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Gautam Gambhir Targeted By South Africa Media With 'Hollow Victory' Jibe: "Cringe-Worthy..."

There has been a lot of chatter over the 'hybrid' nature of Champions Trophy 2025 and whether that handed India "unfair advantage" in their campaign. India played all of their matches in Dubai after they refused to travel to Pakistan due to political tensions. However, head coach Gautam Gambhir had a sharp retort to the comments and even went on to call the critics "perpetual cribbers". However, the South Africa media has taken aim at the former India opener and criticised his "cringeworthy arrogance" while stating that even if India triumph in the final, the victory will be "hollow" for Gambhir and Co. In a report published by South African media website iol.co.za, Gambhir was slammed for his comments on the topic and the report went to say that "his arrogance throughout this whole situation is cringe-worthy".

Gautam Gambhir Not Satisfied Despite India's Progression To Champions Trophy Final Over One Reason

Not the one to be easily pleased, India head coach Gautam Gambhir said his team is still searching for that "perfect game" despite entering the Champions Trophy final with an all-win record and he is hopeful that it would come in the summit clash on Sunday. India trounced Australia by four wickets in the first semifinal here on Tuesday, with senior batter Virat Kohli making a well-paced 84. "See, in international sport, you want to keep improving. You don't say that you've ticked all the boxes. We still haven't played a perfect game. I will never be satisfied with the performances," Gambhir said in the post-match press conference.

Watch: Gautam Gambhir Visibly Upset With Virat Kohli In India's Dressing Room, Has Animated Chat

India might have progressed to the ICC Champions Trophy final but the cricket world missed out on the golden opportunity of seeing another Virat Kohli hundred. Kohli, on the cusp of his 52nd hundred in the format, was dismissed while trying to go for a maximum on the bowling of Adam Zampa. However, Virat could only find the long-on fielder. As Kohli returned to the dressing room, India head coach Gautam Gambhir seemed to have shared his disappointment with the manner of the star batter's dismissal.

"Constantly Appealing": Mohammed Shami's Desperate Plea To ICC On Repealing COVID Time's Law

India pace spearhead Mohammed Shami has broken ranks by admitting that playing all their Champions Trophy games at one venue in Dubai has been to their advantage. Shami returned figures of 3-48 to set up India's four-wicket win over Australia in the semi-finals on Tuesday in Dubai. India coach Gautam Gambhir afterwards lashed out at critics who have said playing at the same Dubai International Cricket Stadium each time is unfair.

Coach Gambhir hails phenomenal Kohli after heroic chase

India coach Gautam Gambhir said Virat Kohli's vast experience and knack of planning his innings to perfection are reasons he is so successful in one-day internationals, after the batsman led the team into the Champions Trophy final.

Gautam Gambhir Issues Clear Statement On Virat Kohli's Future After Champions Trophy

Indian head coach Gautam Gambhir was all praise for star batter Virat Kohli following his match-winning chase masterclass against Australia in the ICC Champions Trophy semifinal, saying that he knows how to plan his runs and adapt to conditions really quickly. Virat's masterclass knock of 84 during a run-chase of 265 in tricky conditions pushed India from 43/2 to a memorable four-wicket win, taking India to the final of the Champions Trophy, where they will be playing either New Zealand or South Africa.

"After Opening In Australia...": KL Rahul Gives Honest Thoughts On Demotion To No. 6

Since becoming a full-time number 5 in ODIs, KL Rahul has expanded his range as a middle-order batter. Since 2020, he has averaged 61.52 in that position--higher than anyone else with a minimum of 20 innings, including Heinrich Klaasen, whose average is nearly seven points lower. However, leading up to the Champions Trophy, India wanted to introduce variety in their right-hand-heavy lineup and decided to promote Axar Patel to No. 5. As a result, Rahul shifted down to No. 6 but has quickly adapted, working extensively on his power-hitting.

Watch: Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma Dressing Room Moment As India Enter Champions Trophy Final

The Indian cricket team marched into another ICC final as Rohit Sharma's men defeated Australia in the semi-final of the Champions Trophy 2025 on Tuesday. Virat Kohli laid the foundation of India's tricky run-chase with his splendid 84 off 98 balls while Shreyas Iyer and KL Rahul provided useful contributions the middle. Considering India's poor record against Australia in ICC knockout events, the scenes from the dressing room summed up how ecstatic the players were to seal a spot in the final, especially skipper Rohit Sharma and the senior marksman Virat Kohli.

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Gautam Gambhir Targeted By South Africa Media With 'Hollow Victory' Jibe: "Cringe-Worthy..."

Gautam Gambhir Not Satisfied Despite India's Progression To Champions Trophy Final Over One Reason

Watch: Gautam Gambhir Visibly Upset With Virat Kohli In India's Dressing Room, Has Animated Chat

"Constantly Appealing": Mohammed Shami's Desperate Plea To ICC On Repealing COVID Time's Law

Coach Gambhir hails phenomenal Kohli after heroic chase

Gautam Gambhir Issues Clear Statement On Virat Kohli's Future After Champions Trophy

"After Opening In Australia...": KL Rahul Gives Honest Thoughts On Demotion To No. 6

Watch: Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma Dressing Room Moment As India Enter Champions Trophy Final