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What Ajit Agarkar, Gautam Gambhir Told Ravindra Jadeja Before Picking Squad For SL ODIs

As the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced the squads for the tour of Sri Lanka, some bold decisions were taken. The decision to pick Suryakumar Yadav over Hardik Pandya as the T20I skipper left many stunned while the absence of Ravindra Jadeja from the ODI side was another head-scratcher. Jadeja, who announced retirement from the T20I format, was expected to lead India's pin attack in the island nation but his name was nowhere to be seen in the roster. With India scheduled to play just 6 ODIs before the Champions Trophy next year, Jadeja's absence from the 50-over side, was deemed by many as a decision that could be long-lasting.

Gautam Gambhir Press Conference Live Updates: India Head Coach To Clarify Hardik Pandya's Future

Gautam Gambhir Press Conference Live Updates: Addressing his first media conference as the head coach of the Indian men's cricket team, Gautam Gambhir has a tough task ahead of him, as he finds himself in the middle of a tricky transition. With Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Ravindra Jadeja deciding to retire from T20 Internationals after their T20 World Cup 2024 triumph, Gambhir has had to take some tough captaincy calls. Suryakumar Yadav's promotion as the skipper in the shortest format, ahead of the 'natural successor' Hardik Pandya, is the biggest burning topic in Indian cricket at the moment. Gambhir is expected to explain the decision and clarify a number of other topics, such as Shubman Gill's promotion as white-ball vice-captain as well as Ravindra Jadeja's ODI snub.

India Head Coach Gautam Gambhir's First Press Conference Live Streaming and Live Telecast: When and Where To Watch?

The Indian cricket team's upcoming tour to Sri Lanka will be the first assignment for newly-appointed head coach Gautam Gambhir, who has replaced Rahul Dravid in the role. Days after the end of Dravid's tenure, the BCCI announced Gambhir as his successor. Later, the board also announced the India squads for the three T20Is and as many ODIs that the team is set to play in Sri Lanka, starting July 27. Ahead of the team's departure, Gambhir will be addressing a press conference, which will be his first after taking the new role.

Gautam Gambhir Press Conference: 3 Big Questions India Head Coach Needs To Answer

As Gautam Gambhir addresses the media in his first press conference since taking over the job from Rahul Dravid, some grueling questions are awaited to be answered. Gambhir, who has been a no-nonsense pundit over the last few years, while analysing the Indian team's performances across formats, might don the same avatar as he wears the Team India colours and sheds light on his vision as the head coach. Gambhir wouldn't be alone in the hot seat, with the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) selection committee chief Ajit Agarkar also accompanying him in the media conference.

"Injustice" Calls Intensify As Hardik Pandya Gets Snubbed For T20I Captaincy

India all-rounder Hardik Pandya has been making headlines for months. Since his arrival at Mumbai Indians, as the captain of the franchise, Hardik has found it hard to remain away from headlines. The Baroda-born cricketer became a big talking point among fans and former cricketers again after being snubbed for the role of Team India's captain in T20Is, with head coach Gautam Gambhir and selectors preferring Suryakumar Yadav. Though Surya has also done well as a leader in a handful of games that he has led in, there are some who feel it was 'injustice' to deny Hardik the role.

India's ODI, T20I Squads vs Sri Lanka: Complete List Of Players Retained, Dropped And Called Up

India's tour of Sri Lanka for a white-ball assignment truly marks the beginning of a new era under head coach Gautam Gambhir. In the T20I side, Suryakumar Yadav has been elevated as the captain of the side, preferred over Hardik Pandya who looked like a more natural successor to Rohit Sharma. Even In the ODI team, some bold selection calls were taken, be it the exclusion of Ravindra Jadeja, Suryakumar Yadav, or even Sanju Samson. Seeing Harshit Rana and Riyan Parag make but the rosters is a decision that hasn't been well-digested by everyone either.

Gautam Gambhir's Wish Granted? Ex-KKR Pacer To Become India's Bowling Coach: Report

Former South Africa fast bowler Morne Morkel is likely to become the next bowling coach of the Indian cricket team, according to a News18 report. The report claimed that discussions are currently underway between the fast bowler and the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) after his name was recommended by new head coach Gautam Gambhir. Morkel played for Kolkata Knight Riders in the Indian Premier League (IPL) and he was part of the 2014 side that won the title under Gambhir's captaincy. “The formalities haven't been completed yet but they will hopefully be done soon and Morne Morkel is likely to come on board after the Sri Lanka series,” says a source tracking developments.

Dinesh Karthik's Honest Verdict As Gautam Gambhir-Era Begins In Indian Cricket

Team India is all set to enter it's new era under the guidance of former batter Gautam Gambhir, who has been appointed as the new head coach. Gambhir, who is widely popular for his aggressive and no-nonsense attitude, will be beginning his coaching tenure with an upcoming white-ball series against Sri Lanka. After Rahul Dravid's tenure ended with India's triumph at the T20 World Cup 2024, everyone is eager is witness India's performance under Gambhir's mentorship.

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What Ajit Agarkar, Gautam Gambhir Told Ravindra Jadeja Before Picking Squad For SL ODIs

Gautam Gambhir Press Conference Live Updates: India Head Coach To Clarify Hardik Pandya's Future

India Head Coach Gautam Gambhir's First Press Conference Live Streaming and Live Telecast: When and Where To Watch?

Gautam Gambhir Press Conference: 3 Big Questions India Head Coach Needs To Answer

"Injustice" Calls Intensify As Hardik Pandya Gets Snubbed For T20I Captaincy

India's ODI, T20I Squads vs Sri Lanka: Complete List Of Players Retained, Dropped And Called Up

Gautam Gambhir's Wish Granted? Ex-KKR Pacer To Become India's Bowling Coach: Report

Dinesh Karthik's Honest Verdict As Gautam Gambhir-Era Begins In Indian Cricket