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Ravichandran Ashwin "Was Insulted": On India Star's Abrupt Retirement, Ex-India Star Drops Bombshell

Former India batter Manoj Tiwary on Thursday said current national team head coach Gautam Gambhir is "not the right choice" for the top job and he is only adept in mentoring IPL franchises, citing the side's recent struggles to support his remarks. Under Gambhir, India lost an ODI series in Sri Lanka for the first time in 27 years, and they hit a new low when they were whitewashed 0-3 by New Zealand at home, unprecedented in the country's cricket history. Recently, India lost the Border-Gavaskar Trophy for the first time in a decade, and Tiwary, who has had a dressing room altercation with Gambhir during their playing days in the IPL, took note of these reversals since his appointment as the coach.

"Bitter Pill And We Have To Accept It": Ex-India Star On Test Series Loss To Australia

Australia reclaiming the Border-Gavaskar Trophy at Sydney after ten years meant India couldn't achieve its ambition of making a three-peat of Test series wins on Australian soil. It was a tour where India's batting didn't click in unison, as seen from them being unable to go past the 200-run mark six out of nine times. Barring a few bright sparks from the willows of Yashasvi Jaiswal, Nitish Kumar Reddy and KL Rahul to some extent, India's batting lacked the consistency, big scores and partnerships. Captain Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli (barring the hundred in Perth), and Shubman Gill had a tough time, while Rishabh Pant also struggled during the tour.

Martin Guptill Laments New Zealand Retirement, Says "Decisions Have Been Made..."

After being retired from international cricket, former New Zealand opening batter Martin Guptill feels he had more to contribute to the national side and expressed "a little bit of disappointment with how it all ended." The 38-year-old batter, who gave back his contract to pursue playing opportunities elsewhere in late 2022, officially confirmed his retirement from international cricket on Wednesday. He played 367 games (198 ODIs, 122 T20Is, 47 Tests) for the Black Caps, scoring 23 international centuries across the three formats.

Jasprit Bumrah Consults New Zealand Surgeon. Report Says Champions Trophy 2025 Participation Subject To...

There has been a lot of conversation around Indian cricket team star fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah's fitness ahead of the Champions Trophy 2025. Bumrah was suffering from back spasms that prevented him from bowling during the final Test match against Australia in Sydney. The fast bowler looked in a spot of bother during the match and was rushed to the hospital for scans. According to a report in the Hindustan Times, Bumrah has consulted New Zealand-based orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Rowan Schouten, about the injury. "The surgeon is in touch with BCCI's medical team and the selectors are expected to be informed."

"Gautam Gambhir Is A Hypocrite": Ex-India Star Drops Bombshell After Border-Gavaskar Trophy Disaster

Former Indian cricket team star Manoj Tiwary launched a scathing attack on coach Gautam Gambhir as he called him a 'hypocrite' following the Test series loss against Australia. Under Gambhir's coaching, India lost the ODI series in Sri Lanka and also slumped to a humiliating Test series loss against New Zealand at home. The Border-Gavaskar Trophy loss led to more criticism for Gambhir with Tiwary saying that he has not shown the kind of coaching that was expected. He also went on to criticise the appointments of bowling coach Morne Morkel and assistant coach Abhishek Nayar.

Pakistan Cricket Board Responds After Report Says Champions Trophy May Move Out Of Pakistan Due To This Reason

The Pakistan Cricket Board on Wednesday moved the ODI tri-series, also involving South Africa and New Zealand, from Multan to Karachi and Lahore, dismissing the talks about a delay in renovation work at those venues ahead of next month's Champions Trophy. The triangular series is a curtain raiser to the ICC showpiece which begins from February 19 in Karachi. The PCB said preparations for the Champions Trophy are in full swing with the renovation work at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore and the National Bank Stadium in Karachi set to be completed before or around the deadlines.

Coach believes Canadian women on right track ahead of Rugby World Cup in England

It's a big year for the Canadian women's rugby team, with the World Cup set to kick off in August in England.

ATP roundup: Hometown hero wins Adelaide thriller

Hometown favorite Thanasi Kokkinakis outlasted No. 8 seed Tomas Martin Etcheverry of Argentina in a 3-hour, 2-minute thriller on Wednesday at the Adelaide International in Australia.

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Ravichandran Ashwin "Was Insulted": On India Star's Abrupt Retirement, Ex-India Star Drops Bombshell

"Bitter Pill And We Have To Accept It": Ex-India Star On Test Series Loss To Australia

Martin Guptill Laments New Zealand Retirement, Says "Decisions Have Been Made..."

Jasprit Bumrah Consults New Zealand Surgeon. Report Says Champions Trophy 2025 Participation Subject To...

"Gautam Gambhir Is A Hypocrite": Ex-India Star Drops Bombshell After Border-Gavaskar Trophy Disaster

Pakistan Cricket Board Responds After Report Says Champions Trophy May Move Out Of Pakistan Due To This Reason

Coach believes Canadian women on right track ahead of Rugby World Cup in England

ATP roundup: Hometown hero wins Adelaide thriller