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"Have Serious Reservations": Ex Australia Captain Attacks Gautam Gambhir, Questions His Attitude

While Virat Kohli led the Indian troops, head coach Ravi Shastri was the protective shield that enabled the Indian team to pull off a historic Border-Gavaskar Trophy win Down Under in 2020. However, questions are being raised over the Indian team's ability to pull off a similar result this time, under the guidance of head coach Gautam Gambhir. Former Australia captain Tim Paine, who was leading the side in when India won the series in 2020, has cast serious doubts over Gambhir's ability to coach the Indian team, saying the former opening batter's temperament and approach doesn't suit the Indian players.

Ajit Agarkar To Stay Back For Australia Tests; Big Call On Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma Expected: Report

Indian cricket team head coach Gautam Gambhir and chief selector Ajit Agarkar will be working on a roadmap for the future of the white-ball teams alongside the upcoming Test series against Australia, according to a report by Times Of India. The report claimed that Agarkar has been asked to stay in Australia for the entirety of the Test series and work closely with Gambhir on the future plans. Questions were asked of the team management after India slumped to a 0-3 loss against New Zealand in the three-match Test series at home. As a result, this step seems to be an effort to increase collaboration.

Big Challenge For Virat Kohli And Co? Australia Set To Serve 'Green' Pitch Test To Team India

Australia may be preparing a green pitch for Team India for the first Test match at the Optus Stadium in Perth. As per a report, the Optus outfield and pitch could be seen to still be quite green, which would aid fast bowlers. As such, Australia's famed pace bowling trio of Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood and captain Pat Cummins could be a big threat for India in the first Test. The pitch conditions would also suggest that India may head into the match with one spinner.

Virat Kohli's Poor Form To Gautam Gambhir's Temper: 5 Big Problems For Team India Ahead Of BGT

India play Australia in five Tests starting Friday in Perth after their first red-ball series defeat at home in more than a decade exposed the visitors' growing vulnerabilities. India won 2-1 against Australia on both of their last two Test tours, but suffered a 3-0 whitewash at home to New Zealand last month. We at five problems India face ahead of the series, which is crucial in deciding the finalists of the World Test Championship (WTC).

India Termed "Complacent" By Ex-Coach Ravi Shastri For Which It "Paid Heavy Price"

India "paid a heavy price for being a little complacent" against New Zealand and the team needs to start well in the first two Tests against Australia to put behind their unprecedented loss to New Zealand at home, believes Ravi Shastri. The former captain and coach Shastri said India, who were caught "unawares" by New Zealand, would be hurting after the defeat which ended their unbeaten run at home that lasted over 12 years and 18 series. "India will be smarting from that defeat in that series against New Zealand because they were caught unawares," Shastri told The ICC Review.

Gautam Gambhir's "Anger And Patience Will Be"...: Harbhajan Singh's Warning To India Coach

Former India pacer Harbhajan Singh stated that the upcoming five-match Border-Gavaskar series against Australia will be a crucial Test for the head coach Gautam Gambhir. After facing a historic 0-3 whitewash against New Zealand in a Test series at home, Rohit Sharma and co need to bounce back in style against the mighty Aussies as the World Test Championship finale spot will also be at stake. The first Test of the five-match series will kick-start on November 22 in Perth.

England Great Doesn't Mince Words, Takes Swipe At Gautam Gambhir Over Ricky Ponting Remarks

A war of words emerged between Indian cricket team head coach Gautam Gambhir and Australia great Ricky Ponting after the latter criticised Virat Kohli's form and questioned his place in the Test team. When Gambhir was asked about his views on Ponting's comments in the press conference, he lost his calm and asked the Australia great to only focus on his team. However, Gambhir's comments have not gone down well with some former cricketers, including ex-England captain Michael Vaughan, who took a subtle swipe at the India head coach.

Virat Kohli Batted Twice, Jasprit Bumrah Bowled 18 Overs: What Happened In 3-Day Match Simulation

The Indian cricket team stars toiled in a 3-day simulation game against India A that saw all of the top stars like Virat Kohli, Shubman Gill, Jasprit Bumrah, Rishabh Pant, etc. getting into action. While the first day featured a real cricketing contest, the second day had a mix of both a game and net sessions. The struggles of batters like Kohli, Gill, Pant, etc. became public as pacers ran riot in the practice game. Kohli, in fact, had to bat twice on the same day after getting dismissed for 15 on the first day. India's assistant coach Abhishek Nayar has explained the rationale behind the structure that was created for the simulation game at WACA.

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"Have Serious Reservations": Ex Australia Captain Attacks Gautam Gambhir, Questions His Attitude

Ajit Agarkar To Stay Back For Australia Tests; Big Call On Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma Expected: Report

Big Challenge For Virat Kohli And Co? Australia Set To Serve 'Green' Pitch Test To Team India

Virat Kohli's Poor Form To Gautam Gambhir's Temper: 5 Big Problems For Team India Ahead Of BGT

India Termed "Complacent" By Ex-Coach Ravi Shastri For Which It "Paid Heavy Price"

Gautam Gambhir's "Anger And Patience Will Be"...: Harbhajan Singh's Warning To India Coach

England Great Doesn't Mince Words, Takes Swipe At Gautam Gambhir Over Ricky Ponting Remarks

Virat Kohli Batted Twice, Jasprit Bumrah Bowled 18 Overs: What Happened In 3-Day Match Simulation