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"Gautam Gambhir's Ideas Are...": Ashish Nehra's Blunt Take On Hardik Pandya's Captaincy Snub

India all-rounder Hardik Pandya found the leadership responsibility in the shortest format, which seemed to be his after Rohit Sharma's retirement, taken away from him after Gautam Gambhir was hired as the team's new head coach. Gambhir, in consultation with chairman of selectors Ajit Agarkar, handed the captaincy responsibility to Suryakumar Yadav in T20Is, while Shubman Gill was made his deputy. Reflecting on the decision, Ashish Nehra, the man who coached Hardik during his role as captain at Gujarat Titans, isn't surprised to see this move by the Indian team management.

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India pacer Mohammed Shami is one of the greatest bowlers in the world currently. Known for his swing, Shami played a pivotal role in India's marvelous run at the ODI World Cup 2023, which eventually ended with a defeat against Australia in the final match. With 24 wickets in seven matches, Shami emerged as the highest wicket-taker of the tournament. Since then, the 33-year-old pacer has been out of competitive cricket as he is recovering from an ankle injury.

Ashish Nehra's Big Revelation On Virat Kohli, Gautam Gambhir's Dressing Room Relationship

While Team India's new head coach Gautam Gambhir refused to get into intricate details of his relationship with superstar batter Virat Kohli, former India pacer Ashish Nehra has shed some light on their rapport. Gambhir and Kohli have been at the center of many on-field tussles, with the most recent coming in the Indian Premier League 2023 season. Both the cricketing icons are similar in terms of their approach towards the game, wearing their passion on the sleeve, and always ready to give their for the team. But, not many conflicts are expected as the two fight for the same team now.

India Legend In Talks To Replace Ashish Nehra As Gujarat Titans Coach For IPL 2025: Report

Gujarat Titans are likely to part ways with head coach Ashish Nehra and Director of Cricket Vikram Solanki ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025, according to a report by News18. Nehra and Solanki have been a part of the Gujarat Titans franchise since its debut back in 2022 when they won the title. They finished runners-up in 2023 after they were defeated by Chennai Super Kings in a thrilling final encounter. Legendary India cricketer Yuvraj Singh is being considered as the choice to replace Nehra but no final decision has been made as of now. There are also no reports regarding backroom staff changes.

"Parchi": Ex-Pakistan Star's Explosive Allegation On Gautam Gambhir

Gautam Gambhir was appointed Indian cricket team head coach after Rahul Dravid's tenure ended following the T20 World Cup 2024 triumph. It was a fresh chapter for the team as the trio of Virat Kohli, Ravindra Jadeja, and Rohit Sharma also announced their retirement from T20Is. While the names of WV Raman and National Cricket Academy (NCA) chief VVS Laxman did make the rounds, Gambhir ultimately emerged as the top contender. While the move was welcomed by the majority of experts and fans, former Pakistan cricketer Tanveer Ahmed believes that Gambhir did not deserve the role.

Watch: Hardik Pandya Ends T20I Captaincy Chatter With Big Gesture For Suryakumar Yadav

As India's captaincy in the shortest format remains the biggest talking point, the well-wishers of Indian cricket wonder how the change in leadership could impact the relationship between Suryakumar Yadav and Hardik Pandya. Though the BCCI chief selector Ajit Agarkar revealed that Hardik was spoken to before the T20I captaincy was handed over to Suryakumar, concerns still remain over the leadership dynamics in the team. However, Hardik put all such talks to bed with his big gesture as the two left for Sri Lanka, for a white-ball series.

Axar Patel Backs Captain Suryakumar Yadav, To Have Conversation With Gautam Gambhir About Role

India all-rounder Axar Patel has backed Suryakumar Yadav's appointment as Team India's new T20I captain, calling him a "bowler's captain". Suryakumar Yadav - fondly called SKY - was appointed India's captain in the shortest format following the retirement of Rohit Sharma from T20Is after India's victorious T20 World Cup 2024. Now, Axar has spoken out in support of his new captain, sharing anecdotes about his experience with him. He has also mentioned that he will have conversations with new coach Gautam Gambhir regarding his role in the side.

"Hardik Pandya Would Say This Is The Best For Me": Robin Uthappa On T20I Captaincy Twist

Former India cricketer Robin Uthappa has said that Hardik Pandya should not feel hard done by for not being given a captaincy role for Team India, and should instead look at the bigger picture. Uthappa stated that, knowing Hardik personally, the latter would also think that the decision has been taken keeping the best for Hardik in mind. After the appointment of new coach Gautam Gambhir, Pandya was retained in no leadership roles in the white-ball formats, with his fitness and availability being the major reason behind it, according to chief selector Ajit Agarkar.

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"Gautam Gambhir's Ideas Are...": Ashish Nehra's Blunt Take On Hardik Pandya's Captaincy Snub

On Mohammed Shami's Return, Ajit Agarkar Gives Big Update

Ashish Nehra's Big Revelation On Virat Kohli, Gautam Gambhir's Dressing Room Relationship

India Legend In Talks To Replace Ashish Nehra As Gujarat Titans Coach For IPL 2025: Report

"Parchi": Ex-Pakistan Star's Explosive Allegation On Gautam Gambhir

Watch: Hardik Pandya Ends T20I Captaincy Chatter With Big Gesture For Suryakumar Yadav

Axar Patel Backs Captain Suryakumar Yadav, To Have Conversation With Gautam Gambhir About Role

"Hardik Pandya Would Say This Is The Best For Me": Robin Uthappa On T20I Captaincy Twist