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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.

India, England Arrive In Kolkata For T20I Opener At Eden Gardens

The world champions, Team India, and the visiting England squad arrived in batches on Saturday evening ahead of their series-opening T20I here on Wednesday. With a slight nip in the air, cricket fever is set to grip Kolkata once again as the iconic Eden Gardens prepares to host its first T20 International in nearly three years. Beginning with the Eden T20I, the two teams will fight it out in a full white ball series, consisting five T20Is and three ODIs, which will serve as a crucial warm-up for the Champions Trophy, slated to begin on February 19 in Pakistan and Dubai.

"Slap On The Face...": Internet Divided Over Shubman Gill Vice-Captaincy For India's Champions Trophy Squad

Team India's Champions Trophy 2025 squad was announced on Saturday, with captain Rohit Sharma and chief selector Ajit Agarkar addressing the media via a press conference. Shubman Gill being made vice-captain was one of the major talking points, while Jasprit Bumrah was provisionally included despite injury concerns. However, Vijay Hazare Trophy run machine Karun Nair was overlooked despite scoring 752 runs in seven innings. The selection decisions divided opinion on social media, with fans not hesitating to put forth their views on the 15-man side.

"Why Doesn't BCCI...": On Constant Dressing Room Leaks, Ex-India Star Proposes Solution

During and after the tour of Australia, reports and sourced leaks from the Indian dressing room regarding players, coaches, relationships and other matters have become increasingly rampant. In the middle of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, reports from the dressing room suggesting a tumultuous relationship between the coaching staff and the players created headlines, while post the series, the 10-point diktat imposed by BCCI was also reported by journalists first. Now, the appointment of former domestic run machine Sitanshu Kotak as batting coach has also been reported before any official announcement from the BCCI.

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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...'

India, England Arrive In Kolkata For T20I Opener At Eden Gardens

"Slap On The Face...": Internet Divided Over Shubman Gill Vice-Captaincy For India's Champions Trophy Squad

"Why Doesn't BCCI...": On Constant Dressing Room Leaks, Ex-India Star Proposes Solution