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Before Playing Under Gautam Gambhir, R Ashwin Says This About 'Other' Candidate For India Coach Job

Ravichandran Ashwin is gearing up for a big 10-Test season and the Bangladesh series next month will be his first under new head coach Gautam Gambhir, someone with whom he has also played a lot. Ashwin also admires him as one of the "heroes" of Indian cricket. "Gautam is someone I still share a very, very good relationship with. Because of the fact that he is a very straightforward and an honest guy. I think Gautam is also one of those guys that we should always be backing. He's a hero of Indian cricket," he said of the new coach, who took charge in the recent tour of Sri Lanka.

Virat Kohli Chooses This IPL Team As His "Favourite Rival" Between Mumbai Indians And Kolkata Knight Riders

Star India batter Virat Kohli is undoubtedly one of the greatest players in the world. Ever since his debut in 2008, Kohli has taken Indian cricket to different heights with his powerful batting and also broke numerous records. Despite retiring from the T20Is, Kohli is en-route to break legendary Sachin Tendulkar's record of scoring hundred centuries in his international cricket. Apart from Team India, Kohli has immensely contributed for the Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the IPL. Kohli joined RCB in the inaugural IPL season in 2008 and has been a part of the franchise ever since.

Jay Shah Congratulates Virat Kohli On Completing 16 Years In International Cricket

Jay Shah, the Secretary of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), congratulated talismanic batter Virat Kohli for completing 16 years of playing international cricket. On this day in 2008, Kohli made his international cricket debut in India's ODI against Sri Lanka at Dambulla, a couple of months after he became the Under-19 World Cup-winning captain at Kuala Lumpur. "16 years ago today, a 19-year-old @imVkohli stepped onto the international stage for the first time, marking the beginning of what has become a truly legendary career. Congratulations to the King on completing 16 years in international cricket!" wrote Shah on 'X'.

"Is Rishabh Pant Not Even A Candidate For Test Captaincy?": Ex-India Star Questions BCCI's Move

The BCCI on August 14 named the squads for the first round of Duleep Trophy 2024-25. With the four-team tournament set to start on September 5, India's wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant will be marking his return to red-ball cricket. Pant has been picked in 'Team B' and it is interesting to note that he has not been named the captain of the side. Instead, Abhimanyu Easwaran has been assigned the duty to lead the team. Former India cricekter Aakash Chopra has questioned BCCI's move regarding that, as years ago Pant was seen as the successor of Rohit in Test captaincy.

Watch: Rishabh Pant Tries His Hand At Spin Bowling. Internet Can't Keep Calm

Indian cricket team wicketkeeper batter Rishabh Pant left everyone stunned as he bowled the final over of the Delhi Premier League match between Purani Dilli 6 and South Delhi Superstarz on Saturday. Pant has never bowled in an international match but he decided to try his hand at spin bowling with the Superstarz needing just 1 run to win the encounter. The video of Pant bowling quickly went viral on social media with many users connecting it to Gautam Gambhir's recent appointment as India head coach. Since Gambhir's appointment, Suryakumar Yadav, Shubman Gill and Rohit Sharma have all bowled during the series against Sri Lanka.

"Toughest Bowler": Gautam Gambhir's Old Comment On Morne Morkel Viral After Team India Announcement

Indian cricket team's support staff under new coach Gautam Gambhir will have a big name with Morne Morkel being announced as the bowling coach. The former South African pacer was earlier the bowling coach of the Pakistan cricket team and has been associated with IPL sides too in various capacities. "South African pacer Morne Morkel appointed as new bowling coach of team India", Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) Secretary Jay Shah told news agency ANI.

Different Coach For Different Formats? Jay Shah Says "We Have To..."

Gautam Gambhir kicked off his reign as head coach of the Indian team with the tour Sri Lanka last month. However, he endured a mixed outing as the team won the T20I series, but conceded the ODIs despite the presence of big stars like Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and others. was appointed as the national team's head coach on July 9, 2024, replacing Rahul Dravid whose contract expired after the T20 World Cup in June. Before Gambhir's appointment was made official by the BCCI, reports had emerged on social media claiming that the Indian team might adopt a hybrid model of coaching (different coaches for different formats).

"As A Sportsperson...": Sachin Tendulkar, Saina Nehwal Lead Wishes On Independence Day

In a touching show of patriotism, Indian sports icons have come together to extend their heartfelt wishes on the occasion of the 78th Independence Day. From cricket legends to Olympic and Paralympic champions, athletes have taken to social media to share their greetings with the nation. "Sportspersons aren't the only ones playing for India. Every Indian who does their job with honesty and sincerity is a key player for Team India. So, when the national anthem plays today, know that it's for you, and I hope you'll feel the same way I did when I heard it every time I stepped out to play for India," Sachin Tendulkar posted on X.

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Before Playing Under Gautam Gambhir, R Ashwin Says This About 'Other' Candidate For India Coach Job

Virat Kohli Chooses This IPL Team As His "Favourite Rival" Between Mumbai Indians And Kolkata Knight Riders

Jay Shah Congratulates Virat Kohli On Completing 16 Years In International Cricket

"Is Rishabh Pant Not Even A Candidate For Test Captaincy?": Ex-India Star Questions BCCI's Move

Watch: Rishabh Pant Tries His Hand At Spin Bowling. Internet Can't Keep Calm

"Toughest Bowler": Gautam Gambhir's Old Comment On Morne Morkel Viral After Team India Announcement

Different Coach For Different Formats? Jay Shah Says "We Have To..."

"As A Sportsperson...": Sachin Tendulkar, Saina Nehwal Lead Wishes On Independence Day