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Gautam Gambhir Highlights 'Most Important Factor' In His Team During Selection Meeting. It Is...

Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and newly appointed head coach Gautam Gambhir held an hour long virtual introductory meeting to lay down the vision Gambhir has for Team India, according to a report. The squad for the upcoming series against Sri Lanka was the topic of discussion in the meeting which included members of Ajit Agarkar's selection committee, Gambhir, and BCCI secretary Jay Shah, according to a Cricbuzz report. With senior players in the likes of Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah expected to be rested, opportunities for players like Shreyas Iyer and KL Rahul, who did not make the squad for the T20 World Cup arises.

Gautam Gambhir Delivers T20I Captaincy Shock To Hardik Pandya, Explains Decision

Suryakumar Yadav is expected to be appointed Indian cricket team captain for the upcoming T20I series against Sri Lanka ahead of incumbent vice-captain Hardik Pandya, according to a report. Following India's T20 World Cup 2024 triumph, the trio of captain Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Ravindra Jadeja retired from the format in international cricket. Shubman Gill was the captain in the T20I series against Zimbabwe but with Gautam Gambhir taking over the head coach ahead of the Sri Lanka series, Suryakumar is being considered to be the captaincy choice.

Hardik Pandya Can Still Be Named India's T20I Captain, Only Has To Do This: Report

As Gautam Gambhir begins his new role as the head coach of the Indian team, the first of the big shakeups seems to have taken place. Gambhir has reportedly advocated the name of Suryakumar Yadav ahead of Hardik Pandya as Team India's full-time T20I captain. Gambhir and the selection committee is said to have held a chat with both Hardik and Suryakumar on Tuesday, explaining the situation about wanting a stable long-term option. While Hardik is the natural successor for Rohit, being Team India's vice-captain, his injury issues have had the selectors and the coach worried.

"Some People Just Can't Adapt": Gautam Gambhir's Statement A Strong Hint On India Coach Strategy

The Gautam Gambhir coaching era in Indian cricket is just about to start. Right from the time BCCI secretary Jay Shah announced that the World Cup-winning cricketer will be the next head coach of the Indian cricket team, anticipation has been rising. Gambhir has been known as someone who can guide a bunch of youngsters to glory and his success with Kolkata Knight Riders in the IPL shows that. His first assignment as the Indian cricket team's head coach starts with a tour of Sri Lanka where India will play the T20I and ODI series.

India Squad Selection vs Sri Lanka Live: Captaincy Picks In Focus As BCCI Picks Team T20I, ODI Teams

Team India T20I, ODI Squad Selection For Sri Lanka Tour Live Updates: The Indian cricket team begins a new era under the guidance of head coach Gautam Gambhir who takes over the reins from Rahul Dravid. The Indian team is scheduled to take on Sri Lanka in 3 T20Is and 3 ODIs, starting July 27.

Hardik Pandya's Wife Natasa Flying To Serbia With Son Agastya? Drops Big Hint On Instagram

As India all-rounder, Hardik Pandya remains a big talking point over the national team's T20I captaincy and his unavailability for the ODI series against Sri Lanka, his wife Natasa Stankovic's social media activity has also got fans talking. Hardik, who was expected to get India's full-time T20I captaincy, could now lose the role to Suryakumar Yadav as the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) remains unconvinced of his long-term fitness. Hardik has also reportedly confirmed his unavailability for the ODI series against Sri Lanka due to 'personal reasons'. Amid this chatter, his wife Natasa seems to be flying home to Serbia with her son Agastya.

Ignored For T20 World Cup, India Star Among Top 2 Contenders For ODI Captaincy vs Sri Lanka: Report

The India vs Sri Lanka series that will start in the last week of July is going to herald a new era under Gautam Gambhir's coaching. Veteran stars like Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma and Ravindra Jadeja have retired from T20Is, which means that the team will bear a very fresh look. India will play three T20Is and three ODIs against Sri Lanka. The ODI series holds extra significance as this series will mark the start of India's preparation for the 2025 Champions Trophy, with the 2027 ODI World Cup being the ultimate prize.

Massive Twist: India Star May Pip Hardik Pandya To Become T20I Captain Till 2026 T20 World Cup - Report

The big-hitting Suryakumar Yadav has emerged as the dark horse to become India's T20 captain till the 2026 World Cup and might just pip top contender Hardik Pandya, whose elevation from the vice-captain's position was being seen as a natural progression up until now. Pandya made himself available for the shortest format games against Sri Lanka this month but it has emerged that Suryakumar, who captained India in eight T20Is against Australia and South Africa last year, is the preferred choice of new head coach Gautam Gambhir and chairman of selectors Ajit Agarkar.

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Gautam Gambhir Highlights 'Most Important Factor' In His Team During Selection Meeting. It Is...

Gautam Gambhir Delivers T20I Captaincy Shock To Hardik Pandya, Explains Decision

Hardik Pandya Can Still Be Named India's T20I Captain, Only Has To Do This: Report

"Some People Just Can't Adapt": Gautam Gambhir's Statement A Strong Hint On India Coach Strategy

India Squad Selection vs Sri Lanka Live: Captaincy Picks In Focus As BCCI Picks Team T20I, ODI Teams

Hardik Pandya's Wife Natasa Flying To Serbia With Son Agastya? Drops Big Hint On Instagram

Ignored For T20 World Cup, India Star Among Top 2 Contenders For ODI Captaincy vs Sri Lanka: Report

Massive Twist: India Star May Pip Hardik Pandya To Become T20I Captain Till 2026 T20 World Cup - Report