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"Have Serious Reservations": Ex Australia Captain Attacks Gautam Gambhir, Questions His Attitude

While Virat Kohli led the Indian troops, head coach Ravi Shastri was the protective shield that enabled the Indian team to pull off a historic Border-Gavaskar Trophy win Down Under in 2020. However, questions are being raised over the Indian team's ability to pull off a similar result this time, under the guidance of head coach Gautam Gambhir. Former Australia captain Tim Paine, who was leading the side in when India won the series in 2020, has cast serious doubts over Gambhir's ability to coach the Indian team, saying the former opening batter's temperament and approach doesn't suit the Indian players.

"Two Misfits...": Virat Kohli's Social Media Post Leaves Fans Worried

Indian cricket team star batter Virat Kohli's social media post just ahead of the Test series against Australia left a lot of fans worried. Kohli is currently in Australia with the first Test match starting on Friday and he has been practicing hard in the nets. It has not been a good year for the veteran cricketer as he struggled to score runs in the Test series against New Zealand as India slumped to a 0-3 loss in the three-match series. Kohli took to social media to to announce the ten-year anniversary of his apparel brand, Wrogn. However, the wording of the social media post left a lot of fans quite puzzled.

Ajit Agarkar To Stay Back For Australia Tests; Big Call On Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma Expected: Report

Indian cricket team head coach Gautam Gambhir and chief selector Ajit Agarkar will be working on a roadmap for the future of the white-ball teams alongside the upcoming Test series against Australia, according to a report by Times Of India. The report claimed that Agarkar has been asked to stay in Australia for the entirety of the Test series and work closely with Gambhir on the future plans. Questions were asked of the team management after India slumped to a 0-3 loss against New Zealand in the three-match Test series at home. As a result, this step seems to be an effort to increase collaboration.

"Will Take A Call...": India Coach Provides Massive Injury Update On Shubman Gill

Ahead of his side's first Test against Australia at Perth, Indian bowling coach Morne Morkel gave an update on fitness of young batter Shubman Gill, saying that he is improving on "day-to-day basis" and a call on his selection will be taken on the morning of the match. The first Test between India and Australia will kickstart from Friday at Perth's Optus Stadium. Both sides, placed at the top two spots of the ICC World Test Championship points tally will be aiming to make their chances for the final stronger. While India seeks to bounce back after a rare, but humiliating home setback against New Zealand, Australia would be aiming to avoid a hat-trick of series losses to India at home.

"Paisa Mila Ya...": Kuldeep Yadav's Brutal Reply To Internet Troll Goes Viral

Indian cricket team spinner Kuldeep Yadav's brutal reply to an internet troll has gone viral on social media. A year after India's heartbreaking loss to Australia in the ODI World Cup 2023 final, Kuldeep was targeted by a user on X (formerly Twitter). Kuldeep went wicketless in the final and India slumped to a six-wicket defeat. There was a post on the social media platform that harshly criticised Kuldeep for this performance and the spinner's response left a lot of users stunned. “Hanji kis cheez ki dikkat hai apko , itna pyara likhne ke liye paise mile ya koi Jati dus mani hai (Yes, so, what's bothering you so much? Did you get money to write such beautiful words, or do you have a personal hatred for me?),” Kuldeep wrote.

"When I Got Married...": Rohit Sharma Sent 'Commitment' Message With No Clarity About BGT Plans

Rohit Sharma's participation in the first Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy Down Under remains uncertain, even after the birth of his second child, a baby boy. While the Indian skipper's presence would be vital for the series opener in Australia, former cricketer Surinder Khanna conveyed heartfelt wishes to Rohit but also emphasised the importance of joining the squad for the high-stakes encounter. Rohit had earlier communicated to the BCCI, regarding his unavailability for the first Test due to the birth of the second child. With, Rohit certainly unavailable, vice-captain Jasprit Bumrah is poised to don the captaincy responsibility for India.

"No Point In Playing...": Sourav Ganguly's Straight Advice To Gautam Gambhir On India XI vs Australia

Shubman Gill's thumb fracture is certainly a "jolt" for India ahead of the series opener against Australia but former captain Sourav Ganguly firmly believes the team has the quality and mental fortitude to overcome the recent shock loss at home in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy starting in Perth from Friday. Gill, who has five hundreds in 29 Tests, had scored a fifty in Melbourne and a game-setting 91 at Brisbane in the two victories on the previous tour. He suffered a left thumb fracture while fielding in the intra-squad simulation between senior team and India A, ruling him out of the first Test.

Aoife Wafer finally has time to reflect after 'crazy year'

Aoife Wafer has been a woman on a mission this year. One that has culminated in her being named the Guinness Rugby Writers of Ireland women's XVs player of the year.

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"Have Serious Reservations": Ex Australia Captain Attacks Gautam Gambhir, Questions His Attitude

"Two Misfits...": Virat Kohli's Social Media Post Leaves Fans Worried

Ajit Agarkar To Stay Back For Australia Tests; Big Call On Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma Expected: Report

"Will Take A Call...": India Coach Provides Massive Injury Update On Shubman Gill

"Paisa Mila Ya...": Kuldeep Yadav's Brutal Reply To Internet Troll Goes Viral

"When I Got Married...": Rohit Sharma Sent 'Commitment' Message With No Clarity About BGT Plans

"No Point In Playing...": Sourav Ganguly's Straight Advice To Gautam Gambhir On India XI vs Australia

Aoife Wafer finally has time to reflect after 'crazy year'