Ponting not in race to be India coach despite being approached
NEW DELHI : Australia great Ricky Ponting was sounded out for the India head coach's role but the 49-year-old said he is not in the race to succeed Rahul Dravid in that high-profile job.
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"The Way MS Dhoni...": Gautam Gambhir's Honest Take On CSK vs KKR Rivalry
Kolkata Knight Riders mentor Gautam Gambhir spoke about the rivalry between Chennai Super Kings and Kolkata Knight Riders in the Indian Premier League during the conversation with Ravichandran Ashwin on his YouTube channel on Monday. Out of the 31 head-to-head meetings between the Knight Riders and the Super Kings in the IPL since 2008, CSK hold a significant advantage, clinching victory 19 times compared to KKR's 11 wins, with one match resulting in no result.
BCCI, Gautam Gambhir To Hold Head Coach Talks. On 'Virat Kohli Rift', Report Says...
The hunt for the Indian men's senior cricket team is underway with the deadline for applications just a week away. According to multiple reports, former India batter Gautam Gambhir is one of the top contenders to replace Rahul Dravid as head coach. Besides Gambhir, three Indian Premier League (IPL) coaches -- Stephen Fleming (CSK), Justin Langer (LSG) and Mahela Jayawardene (Mumbai Indians Director of Cricket) are also under BCCI's radar for the high-stakes job. Reports have also emerged that BCCI's Operations Team has also approached Gujarat Titans head coach and former India pacer Ashish Nehra for the job.
"Need To Be There On 26th": Gautam Gambhir's Pre-IPL Speech Viral As KKR Reach Final
As Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) defeated SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) to reach the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 final, an old speech of franchise mentor Gautam Gambhir has gone viral on social media. KKR hammered SRH by eight wickets in Qualifier 1 on Tuesday, chasing 160 with more than six overs left to play. KKR will take on either SRH or the winner of the Eliminator between Rajasthan Royals and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the final on Sunday, May 26.
Watch: Suhana Khan, AbRam, Gautam Gambhir's Wild Celebration As KKR Dismantle SRH In IPL 2024 Playoff
Mitchell Starc's sheer pace and Varun Chakaravarthy's craftsmanship with spin helped Kolkata Knight Riders bundle out Sunrisers Hyderabad on 159 in the Indian Premier League Qualifier 1 on Tuesday at the Narendra Modi Stadium. Starc made the Sunrisers regret on their decision to bat after winning the toss. SRH are known for their fearless high-scoring approach in the first six overs. But Starc's pace left the Hyderabad batters rattled in the powerplay. KKR chased down the target in 13.4 Overs to enter IPl 2024 finl.
"Not Done Any Match Fixing": Gautam Gambhir Drops Bombshell Remark On 'Spirit Of Cricket' Query
Rarely does a sportsperson puts across his point as straightforwardly as Gautam Gambhir. The World Cup winner often takes no prisoners in dealing with things that he believes in. Rarely has Indian cricket seen such an outspoken, fierce cricketer who has delivered results while playing and while mentoring IPL teams too. Under him, Lucknow Super Giants reached the IPL playoffs for two straight times. This year, as Kolkata Knight Ridders mentor, Gambhir has seen his team enter the playoffs.
"Disappointed, This Country Hasn't Seen Your Potential": Gautam Gambhir Tells 281-Game Veteran
Former India opener Gautam Gambhir believes that it is disappointing that the nation never got to witness Ravichandran Ashwin bat high in the order for the Men in Blue in white ball format. In the domestic circuit, Ashwin has made a name for himself as an all-rounder across all formats. However, for India, the veteran spinner has mostly featured as a bowler, changing the tides of the game with his craft spells.
'"Like Strict Father": Gautam Gambhir's Ex-Teammate Explains Why India Coach Job May Not Suit Him
As the speculation on who'll be the next Indian cricket team head coach gains steam, there are several names that are doing the rounds. Current coach Rahul Dravid will be at the helm till the 2024 T20 World Cup, which runs till June-end. The tenure of the next coach will start from July and will run till December 31, 2027. An advertisement to apply for the post has already been released by the BCCI. The deadline to submit it is May 27. From CSK coach Stephen Fleming to DC coach Ricky Ponting to KKR mentor Gautam Gambhir, the names that are doing the rounds are varied.