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Maldives Tourism Invites Team India To Celebrate Its T20 World Cup Triumph

The recently-crowned T20 world champion Indian cricket team has been invited to celebrate its triumph in Maldives by the country's tourism association and its marketing and public relations corporation. The Rohit Sharma-led Indian team won the trophy in Barbados after beating South Africa by seven runs in the final on June 29. "Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC/ Visit Maldives) in collaboration with the Maldives Association of Tourism Industry (MATI) have jointly extended a special and open invitation to the Indian National Cricket Team," the two bodies said in a joint statement.

Next India vs Pakistan Dates Out, But There's An Issue. BCCI Yet To...

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has slotted its team's marquee Champions Trophy match against arch-rivals India in Lahore on March 1 next year but the BCCI is yet to give its consent to the tentative schedule, a senior ICC Board member told PTI on Wednesday. The tournament is slated from February 19 to March 9 with March 10 as Reserve Day. It is understood PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi, who was invited to watch the T20 World Cup final in Barbados, submitted a 15-match schedule with all of India's games kept in Lahore for security and logistical reasons.

Saika Ishaque In Reserves As India Announce Squad For Women's Asia Cup T20 In Sri Lanka

Harmanpreet Kaur will lead a 15-member Indian Women's team to Sri Lanka for the upcoming 2024 Women's Asia Cup T20, which is set to take place in Dambulla, from July 19. The in-form Smriti Mandhana, who top-scored for India in the three-match ODI series, will continue to be the vice-captain of the squad. The one major surprise in the squad is the inclusion of Saika Ishaque among the travelling reserves. Meghna Singh was also included in the reserves for the tournament all matches of which will be played at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Dambulla.

Emotional Anderson bows out as England wrap up innings win over Windies

LONDON :England's James Anderson brought down the curtain on his stellar international career by taking a wicket against West Indies on the third day of the first test at Lord's on Friday as he helped his side wrap up a comfortable win by an innings and 114 runs.

"My Goal Is...": Gautam Gambhir's First Reaction After Being Named India Head Coach

Gautam Gambhir was named the next Indian cricket team head coach after Rahul Dravid's tenure came to an end after the T20 World Cup 2024. BCCI secretary Jay Shah took to social media to confirm Gambhir's appointment and he is expected to take over the role during India's upcoming tour of Sri Lanka. Following the announcement, Gambhir posted a special message on his X (formerly Twitter) account - "India is my identity and serving my country has been the greatest privilege of my life. I'm honoured to be back, albeit wearing a different hat. But my goal is the same as it has always been, to make every Indian proud. The men in blue shoulder the dreams of 1.4 billion Indians and I will do everything in my power to make these dreams come true!"

BCCI Secretary Jay Shah Reveals Why Gautam Gambhir Was Named India Head Coach

World Cup-winning former opener Gautam Gambhir was on Tuesday named head coach of the Indian cricket team by the BCCI, which hoped that he would bring "tenacity and leadership" to the position that was held with "remarkable success" by Rahul Dravid until recently. The 42-year-old left-hander, who played a key role in India's 2011 ODI World Cup triumph, was the front-runner to replace Dravid whose tenure ended with the country's triumph in the T20 World Cup in Barbados last month. Gambhir's first assignment as India coach will be the of tour Sri Lanka for three T20Is and as many ODIs starting July 27.

Why Did Rahul Dravid Not Re-Apply For India Head Coach Job? Jay Shah Reveals Reason

The hunt for the next Indian cricket team head coach is underway with Rahul Dravid's tenure coming to an end after the T20 World Cup 2024. Dravid signed off on a brilliant note as the Rohit Sharma-led side clinched the title after defeating South Africa in the summit clash. While Gautam Gambhir as emerged as the front-runner for the position with WV Raman also in the fray, fans and experts were left wondering why Dravid did not choose to reapply for the position. BCCI Secretary Jay Shah revealed the reason behind Dravid's decision and said that the board did not want to 'force him' in the matter.

KKR Consider Surprise Pick To Replace Gautam Gambhir As Mentor. It's Not Rahul Dravid

Gautam Gambhir was appointed the new Indian cricket team head coach with Rahul Dravid's tenure coming to an end following the T20 World Cup 2024 triumph. Gambhir was the frontrunner to succeed Dravid for quite some time and his first assignment as head coach will be the upcoming T20I and ODI series against Sri Lanka. However, the appointment meant that Kolkata Knight Riders lost their mentor under whom they clinched the IPL 2024 title. There have been multiple reports that assistant coach Abhishek Nayar can join Gambhir in the Team India coaching staff and as a result, KKR are looking to revamp their coaching staff for the 2025 season. While Dravid was rumoured to be one of their choices, a report claims that KKR can be looking at legendary South Africa cricketer Jacques Kallis.

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Maldives Tourism Invites Team India To Celebrate Its T20 World Cup Triumph

Next India vs Pakistan Dates Out, But There's An Issue. BCCI Yet To...

Saika Ishaque In Reserves As India Announce Squad For Women's Asia Cup T20 In Sri Lanka

Emotional Anderson bows out as England wrap up innings win over Windies

"My Goal Is...": Gautam Gambhir's First Reaction After Being Named India Head Coach

BCCI Secretary Jay Shah Reveals Why Gautam Gambhir Was Named India Head Coach

Why Did Rahul Dravid Not Re-Apply For India Head Coach Job? Jay Shah Reveals Reason

KKR Consider Surprise Pick To Replace Gautam Gambhir As Mentor. It's Not Rahul Dravid