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Gautam Gambhir Likened To Greg Chappell, 'Irritated' BCCI Official Slams Coach's Personal Aide

There has already been a review of the Indian cricket team's performance in Australia by the BCCI, while it is understood that Gambhir and senior players aren't on the same page on the issue of team culture. It is learnt that the head coach was not pleased with how some star players gave specific demands about hotels and practice timings during the tour of Australia. But, on the other side, senior players have felt a lack of communication from his end. Amid this ongoing tussle is the view of the national selection committee, which does not want the head coach to have too much of a say in selection matters.

Rishabh Pant Confirms Availability For Delhi's Ranji Trophy Tie vs Saurashtra, No News About Virat Kohli

India wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant has made himself available for Delhi's next Ranji Trophy match against Saurashtra beginning in Rajkot from January 23, DDCA secretary Ashok Sharma said on Tuesday. Pant last played a Ranji Trophy match back in the 2017-2018 season. However, there is no clarity over the participation of superstar Virat Kohli, who last featured in Ranji Trophy for Delhi back in 2012.

Sachin Tendulkar, Sunil Gavaskar Among India Captains To Join MCA Celebrating 50 Years Of Wankhede Stadium

Legendary Mumbai cricketers and former captains of the Indian team will join the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the iconic Wankhede Stadium on January 19. The events will commence on January 12, leading up to a grand main event on January 19, as an exciting evening awaits fans. Mumbai legends and former and current Indian cricket captains-including Sachin Tendulkar, Sunil Gavaskar, Rohit Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav, Ravi Shastri, Ajinkya Rahane, Dilip Vengsarkar, and Diana Edulji will unite to commemorate the historic significance of Wankhede Stadium.

"Game Will Stagnate...": India Team Management Member Warns Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli - Report

The Test series defeat against Australia resulted in massive criticism for the Indian cricket team batters - especially the senior duo of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. Both batters had a forgettable campaign with Rohit dropping himself for the final Test after scoring just 31 runs in 3 matches. Following the series loss, Sunil Gavaskar and Irfan Pathan both urged Indian cricketers to play domestic cricket while head coach Gautam Gambhir also dropped a similar hint. Amid the ongoing conversation, a member of the Indian team management admitted that "while playing domestic cricket cannot fix all the flaws, it can certainly help Test players get into the rhythm needed to play the longest format."

"Go Back And...": Ravi Shastri Does Not Stutter, Gives Blunt Advice To Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma

Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma have enjoyed glittering cricket careers for Team India, but they've now hit a lean patch. Both stalwarts struggled enormously in 2024, particularly in the longest format of the game. After dismal performances in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, which has put their Test future in jeopardy, Kohli and Rohit have received advice from a familiar face. Former India coach Ravi Shastri has stated that while retirement is in their own hands, they can revive their careers by going back to one particular thing. That thing, is domestic cricket. Shastri did not stutter, putting it bluntly when speaking about the two great batters.

West Indies great Lloyd flays two-tier test structure

West Indies great Clive Lloyd is "disturbed" by the idea of a two-tier structure for test cricket and believes efforts should instead be focused on ensuring struggling teams play more often against the top sides.

India, Australia, England Explore Possibility Of Two-Tier Test System

The ICC in collaboration with cricket boards of India, Australia and England is exploring the possibility of a two-tier Test system to facilitate more series between big three nations. The Age reported that Jay Shah, the new ICC chairman, is set to meet Cricket Australia chair Mike Baird and his England counterpart Richard Thompson later this month to discuss the finer points. "Any plan for a move to two divisions in Test cricket would kick in after the end of the current Future Tours Program in 2027," the Age reported quoting its sources.

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Gautam Gambhir Likened To Greg Chappell, 'Irritated' BCCI Official Slams Coach's Personal Aide

Rishabh Pant Confirms Availability For Delhi's Ranji Trophy Tie vs Saurashtra, No News About Virat Kohli

Sachin Tendulkar, Sunil Gavaskar Among India Captains To Join MCA Celebrating 50 Years Of Wankhede Stadium

"Game Will Stagnate...": India Team Management Member Warns Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli - Report

"Go Back And...": Ravi Shastri Does Not Stutter, Gives Blunt Advice To Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma

West Indies great Lloyd flays two-tier test structure

India, Australia, England Explore Possibility Of Two-Tier Test System