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"Harsh Decisions": India Vice-Captain Reveals Selection Chat With Gautam Gambhir

India all-rounder Axar Patel has been given a new responsibility - being the vice-captain in T20I cricket. However, while T20I cricket is in a healthy state for the country, Test cricket has seen a tumultuous few months, culminating in a 1-3 loss for India in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, and questions being raised over Gautam Gambhir's support staff, with reports stating that assistant coaches Abhishek Nayar and Ryan ten Doeschate were under scrutiny from the BCCI. However, Axar has reiterated faith in the team management and also stated that he wasn't aware of team happenings in the Australia tour. Axar also stated that being vice-captain comes with the responsibility of having to take strong calls at times.

"No Fixed...": Axar Patel's Honest Verdict On Team Composition Ahead Of England T20Is

Openers are the only ones with a fixed slot in the Indian T20 line-up and the batting order that follows will be made up of "multiple floaters", new vice-captain Axar Patel said on Monday while spelling out the team's strategy ahead the five-match series against England. India will start their campaign against England in a five-match T20I series at the Eden Gardens on Wednesday. Asked about being a floater in batting order, the all-rounder replied: "...it's not just about me; it applies to everyone in the team.

"India's Loss": After Champions Trophy Snub, Gautam Gambhir's Old Remark On Sanju Samson Resurfaces

India's squad for the upcoming ODIs against England and the Champions Trophy 2025 were announced on Saturday and some of the selections left everyone shocked. Batter Shubman Gill was named as skipper Rohit Sharma's deputy in the series over all-rounder Hardik Pandya. Apart from this, another big shock came in the form of Sanju Samson's exclusion from the squad. Despite giving breakthrough performances in both ODI and T20I cricket in 2024, Rishabh Pant and KL Rahul were chosen over Samson as India's wicketkeeping options for the tournament.

Rohit Sharma Opens Up About Equation With Gautam Gambhir Amid Rift Rumours: "Not Going To..."

During and after the India tour of Australia, multiple media reports claimed that all was not well in the Indian dressing room. According to the claims, there was no cohesion in the team. Amid such leaked reports becoming the topic of talk, the BCCI came up with a 10-point diktat to bring discipline in the side. Now, India captain Rohit Sharma has cleared air on his relationship with India head coach Gautam Gambhir. There have been conjectures about Rohit's working relationship with the coach and the skipper said that once he enters the playing arena, he is his own man.

Yashasvi Jaiswal's Inclusion A "Concern" For India In Champions Trophy? BCCI Sent Huge Warning

23-year-old opener Yashasvi Jaiswal was included in India's squad for the Champions Trophy 2025, despite having not yet made his debut in ODI cricket. However, despite amassing 1,771 runs in international cricket across Tests and T20Is in 2024, Jaiswal may not feature in the playing XI for the Champions Trophy, with captain Rohit Sharma and vice-captain Shubman Gill set to open the batting. Speaking on the topic, 2011 World Cup-winner Suresh Raina also echoed the sentiment, leaving out Jaiswal as an opener.

Cricketers With Gautam Gambhir Arrive In Kolkata Ahead T20 Series

Indian cricketers Nitish Kumar Reddy, Abhishek Sharma, Rinku Singh, Suryakumar Yadav, and Head Coach Gautam Gambhir arrived in Kolkata, Indian team are set to play the first T20 match against England at Eden Gardens.

'Gautam Gambhir Wanted Hardik Pandya...": Report Reveals Split Over Champions Trophy Squad Selection

Indian cricket team head coach Gautam Gambhir was overruled on two major decisions regarding the Champions Trophy 2025 team selection, according to a report by Dainik Jagran. The report claimed that the difference of opinion led to a long meeting between Gambhir, skipper Rohit Sharma and chief selector Ajit Agarkar ahead of the team announcement. According to the report, Gambhir wanted Hardik Pandya to be vice-captain but Rohit and Agarkar insisted on Shubman Gill's name. The other bone of contention was the wicket-keeper slot as Gambhir was in favour of including Sanju Samson but Rishabh Pant was ultimately chosen thanks to the backing of Rohit and Agarkar.

Rohit Sharma Left Fuming Over Reporter's Query On BCCI Diktat: 'Who Told You...'

Following the aftermath of India's loss to Australia in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) came up with a 10-point guideline. Media reports claimed that the decision was taken after consultation with head coach Gautam Gambhir, and the guidelines are aimed to allegedly end the "star culture" in the team. On Saturday, India captain Rohit Sharma was asked to share his views on the guidelines during a press conference at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. However, Rohit lost his cool at the reporter and asked him to wait for an official confirmation from the BCCI.

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"Harsh Decisions": India Vice-Captain Reveals Selection Chat With Gautam Gambhir

"No Fixed...": Axar Patel's Honest Verdict On Team Composition Ahead Of England T20Is

"India's Loss": After Champions Trophy Snub, Gautam Gambhir's Old Remark On Sanju Samson Resurfaces

Rohit Sharma Opens Up About Equation With Gautam Gambhir Amid Rift Rumours: "Not Going To..."

Yashasvi Jaiswal's Inclusion A "Concern" For India In Champions Trophy? BCCI Sent Huge Warning

Cricketers With Gautam Gambhir Arrive In Kolkata Ahead T20 Series

'Gautam Gambhir Wanted Hardik Pandya...": Report Reveals Split Over Champions Trophy Squad Selection

Rohit Sharma Left Fuming Over Reporter's Query On BCCI Diktat: 'Who Told You...'