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"Workload Management For Someone Like...": Gautam Gambhir's Straight Talk. Not Virat Kohli Or Rohit Sharma

Gautam Gambhir's much-awaited first press conference as the new India head coach took place on Monday where the former opening batsman laid down his vision for the side. Amongst the many topics he covered during the presser, he talked about the importance of workload management for the premier pacer Jasprit Bumrah and called him a ‘rare bowler'. "I've said it before, workload management for someone like Jasprit (Bumrah) is important. He is one rare bowler that anyone would want. You want him to play important games. That's why the workload management for not just him but fast bowlers is important,” Gambhir said in the press conference.

Gautam Gambhir, Team India Arrive In Sri Lanka For T20I Series

The Indian men's cricket team, under new head coach Gautam Gambhir and captain Suryakumar Yadav, arrived in Pallekele via Colombo to a warm welcome, with the recently-crowned T20 world champions playfully mingling with fans and giving them some precious moments. The 15-member India team along with the support staff had left Mumbai on Monday after a pre-departure press conference addressed by Gambhir, who took over Rahul Dravid as the national coach, and BCCI's chairman of selectors Ajit Agarkar. They arrived the same same day in Pallekele after a short layover in Colombo.

On Three Different India Teams For Separate Formats, Gautam Gambhir's Stern Message: "Going Forward..."

New Team India head coach Gautam Gambhir has admitted that the retirement of stalwarts is a natural thing, and that the team will have to adapt to transition phases. Gambhir's arrival as coach was preceded by the retirement of Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Ravindra Jadeja from T20Is, following India's 2024 T20 World Cup victory. Asked whether Gambhir instead encouraged players to be versatile enough for different formats, and emphasised on being consistent in their selection across formats.

Not KKR, Rahul Dravid Set To Seal His IPL Return With This Franchise: Report

After successfully guiding the Indian team to T20 World Cup 2024 triumph as head coach, Rahul Dravid is reportedly gearing up for a new adventure in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Since his tenure as the head coach of the Indian team came to an end, Dravid has been linked with multiple franchises in the T20 league. Earlier, reports suggested that the batting great could decide to join Kolkata Knight Riders, especially as the franchise saw their mentor Gautam Gambhir leave the team to fill the void left by Dravid in the Indian team as head coach. But, it has now been reported that Dravid is in talks with his former IPL side Rajasthan Royals.

"Gautam Gambhir Not Important": India Head Coach's Epic One-Liner Storms Press Conference

Taking over an incredibly successful team that just secured the T20 World Cup 2024 title, Gautam Gambhir knows of the challenges that are waiting for him. While India well all the way to be crowned T20 world champions, they are also the runners-up in ODI World Cup and the World Test Championship. Gambhir, the new India head coach, had no qualms in admitting that he is taking over an incredibly successful side and has some big shoes to fill as he takes up the new role with the national team.

On Shubman Gill Getting Vice-Captaincy, Ajit Agarkar's Honest Hardik Pandya Admission

Team India left for Sri Lanka on Monday for the upcoming white-ball series. The series will begin from July 27, with three T20Is followed by three ODIs. In the T20Is, the visitors will be led by star batter Suryakumar Yadav while regular skipper Rohit Sharma will be leading in the ODIs. It came as a huge surprise for everyone as all-rounder Hardik Pandya, who was being touted as the most deserving replacement of Rohit, was chosen over Surya. Not only this, Pandya was replaced as the vice-captain by young batter Shubman Gill.

"Surprised...": India Coach Gautam Gambhir Breaks Silence On Reports Of BCCI Rejecting Support Staff Request

New India head coach Gautam Gambhir has firmly denied reports and rumours that the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) rejected his requests for coaching staff personnel. Instead, Gambhir expressed that his requests to the BCCI were largely accepted. Gambhir also announced the names of two people who are set to join his support staff - Abhishek Nayar and Ryan ten Doeschate. Gambhir's first series as India head coach begins on Saturday, July 27, as India tours Sri Lanka for 3 T20Is and 3 ODIs.

"All These Speculations About...": Gautam Gambhir Opens Up On Equation With BCCI Secretary Jay Shah

Team India head coach Gautam Gambhir spoke about his relationship with the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) secretary Jay Shah during a press conference before leaving for Sri Lanka. "I have a fabulous relationship with him. Jay Shah and I go a long way back. All these speculations about different things are given on different pages. I think we can do a better job by clarifying those things rather than putting it in the press. We go a long way back. So far, it's been a great relationship. Hopefully, it continues that way," Gambhir said in the press conference.

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"Workload Management For Someone Like...": Gautam Gambhir's Straight Talk. Not Virat Kohli Or Rohit Sharma

Gautam Gambhir, Team India Arrive In Sri Lanka For T20I Series

On Three Different India Teams For Separate Formats, Gautam Gambhir's Stern Message: "Going Forward..."

Not KKR, Rahul Dravid Set To Seal His IPL Return With This Franchise: Report

"Gautam Gambhir Not Important": India Head Coach's Epic One-Liner Storms Press Conference

On Shubman Gill Getting Vice-Captaincy, Ajit Agarkar's Honest Hardik Pandya Admission

"Surprised...": India Coach Gautam Gambhir Breaks Silence On Reports Of BCCI Rejecting Support Staff Request

"All These Speculations About...": Gautam Gambhir Opens Up On Equation With BCCI Secretary Jay Shah