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Details Of India Coach Gautam Gambhir's 1st Meeting With BCCI Selectors: "Robust Exchange Of..."

Gautam Gambhir, the Indian cricket team head coach, held his first meeting with BCCI selectors on Tuesday afternoon, according to a report in Cricbuzz. The meeting was convened by BCCI secretary Jay Shah and included Ajit Agarkar-led BCCI selectors too. The meeting was held online and Gambhir joined via a video call from his home in New Delhi. The report claimed that it was a 'positive meeting' and added that there was a 'robust exchange' of ideas.

Suryakumar Yadav Holds Second Spot, Yashasvi Jaiswal Makes Gain In ICC T20I Batting Rankings

The big-hitting Suryakumar Yadav is the highest placed Indian at second spot, while young opener Yashasvi Jaiswal occupies the sixth position in the ICC T20I batting rankings issued on Wednesday. Ruturaj Gaikwad has dropped a place to the eighth position in the T20 batters' list, which was updated following India's recent 4-1 series triumph over Zimbabwe. Jaiswal was the big winner following his 141 runs in the series as he rose four places, behind No.1 ranked batter Travis Head of Australia and Suryakumar.

Ireland looking for back-to-back Test wins against Zimbabwe in Belfast

Ireland will look to build on their recent Test success as they welcome Zimbabwe to Belfast next week.

New Zealand's senior players must step up in Williamson's absence: Latham

New Zealand's senior players must step up to compensate for the loss of Kane Williamson when the former skipper opts out of part of the home summer, batsman Tom Latham said.

Virat Kohli On Holiday, Rohit Sharma Could Take 'Selfless Decision' For SL ODIs: Report

As the Indian cricket team begins a new era under Gautam Gambhir, there have been talks over the unavailability of Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Jasprit Bumrah. It was reported that Gambhir wants the trio to be available for the series as there aren't many ODI matches scheduled in Team India's calendar before the ICC Champions Trophy in February. After Gambhir convened his first meeting with the Indian team, a report has claimed that Rohit could cut his holiday short to join his teammates in Sri Lanka for the ODI assignment next month.

Gautam Gambhir Highlights 'Most Important Factor' In His Team During Selection Meeting. It Is...

Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and newly appointed head coach Gautam Gambhir held an hour long virtual introductory meeting to lay down the vision Gambhir has for Team India, according to a report. The squad for the upcoming series against Sri Lanka was the topic of discussion in the meeting which included members of Ajit Agarkar's selection committee, Gambhir, and BCCI secretary Jay Shah, according to a Cricbuzz report. With senior players in the likes of Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah expected to be rested, opportunities for players like Shreyas Iyer and KL Rahul, who did not make the squad for the T20 World Cup arises.

Sri Lanka's Former U19 Captain, Dhammika Niroshana, Shot Dead: Report

A piece of tragic news comes in from Sri Lanka where the nation's former under-19 cricket team captain, Dhammika Niroshana, was allegedly shot dead at his home on Tuesday night. The incident is said to have taken place at the former cricketer's Kanda Mawatha residence in Ambalangoda. Several local media reports have suggested that Niroshana was with his wife and two children at home when the incident took place. The person who killed Niroshana reportedly used a 12-bore firearm. After coming to know of the matter, the police rushed to the spot and have sent the body for autopsy. No further information is yet available.

Sri Lanka, Pakistan Visits Confirmed As New Zealand Reveal Packed Summer Schedule

New Zealand have confirmed they will host a white-ball series against Sri Lanka and Pakistan this summer, alongside their previously announced ICC World Test Championship series against England at the end of this year. The Kiwis' men's teams revealed their summer schedule on Wednesday, with the sides set to host international matches from the end of November all the way through to the start of April, as per a release by the ICC.

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Details Of India Coach Gautam Gambhir's 1st Meeting With BCCI Selectors: "Robust Exchange Of..."

Suryakumar Yadav Holds Second Spot, Yashasvi Jaiswal Makes Gain In ICC T20I Batting Rankings

Ireland looking for back-to-back Test wins against Zimbabwe in Belfast

New Zealand's senior players must step up in Williamson's absence: Latham

Virat Kohli On Holiday, Rohit Sharma Could Take 'Selfless Decision' For SL ODIs: Report

Gautam Gambhir Highlights 'Most Important Factor' In His Team During Selection Meeting. It Is...

Sri Lanka's Former U19 Captain, Dhammika Niroshana, Shot Dead: Report

Sri Lanka, Pakistan Visits Confirmed As New Zealand Reveal Packed Summer Schedule