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Gautam Gambhir Issues Strict "No More Breaks" Directive To Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli

India head coach Gautam Gambhir on Monday said he expects senior batters Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli to be available for most of the ODIs and Tests after retiring from T20 Internationals, expressing hope that they would "keep their fitness" to be in the reckoning for the 2027 50-over World Cup. Both Rohit and Kohli announced their retirement from the T20I format after India's World Cup win earlier this month and were expected to miss the upcoming tour of Sri Lanka.

Gautam Gambhir Press Conference: 7 Big Revelations By India Head Coach And Chief Selector

India head coach Gautam Gambhir and selection committee chief Ajit Agarkar addressed a joint press conference ahead of the team's departure to Sri Lanka for a white-ball series, featuring 3 ODIs and 3 T20Is. During the press conference in Mumbai, Agarkar and Gambhir shared their views on some of the most talked-about topics in Indian cricket, including the non-selection of Hardik Pandya as T20I skipper, as Suryakumar Yadav was promoted to the leadership role. Gambhir and Agarkar also explained why Ravindra Jadeja was not picked for the ODI series, and Shubman Gill's future as a player and a leader in the three formats.

Gautam Gambhir Opens 2027 ODI WC Door For Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma. But, Has One Condition

A lot of talk surrounding Gautam Gambhir's appointment as Team India's new head coach has been on the future of stalwarts Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli in the national setup. However, appearing in a press conference for the first time since his appointment, Gambhir has hinted that despite their age, Rohit (37) and Virat (35) are still in his plans. Gambhir even suggested that provided they retain their fitness, the duo could still be considered for the 2027 ODI World Cup.

Gautam Gambhir's Fiery "TRP" Retort When Asked About Relationship With Virat Kohli

Team India's newly-appointed head coach Gautam Gambhir on Monday answered some burning questions with regards to the changes that have taken place in the squad since his arrival. Gambhir, whose equation with India's batting icon has been a subject of intense chatter, declared that his relationship with batting mainstay Virat Kohli "is between the two of us and not for TRPs". Over the years, Gambhir and Kohli have had several clashes on the field, be it as captains of their respective Indian Premier League teams or as player and mentor of their sides. Hence, questions arose over their compatibility in the Team India dressing room.

Not Rohit Sharma Or Virat Kohli: Babar Azam's 'Best Batter' Pick Leaves AB De Villiers Amused

Pakistan cricket team captain Babar Azam picked South Africa legend AB De Villiers as the best batter he has played against during his career. Babar recently appeared in an interview on De Villiers' official YouTube channel and when the former Proteas batter asked him to choose, Babar was quick to pick him over any active cricketer. De Villiers was left amused by the answer and although he asked Babar to choose someone other than him, the Pakistan cricketer said that his answer remains AB De Villiers.

Watch: India T20I Skipper Suryakumar Yadav 'Giving It All' Ahead Of Sri Lanka Series

Star India batter Suryakumar Yadav was seen practising ahead of the upcoming Sri Lanka tour, which will be starting on July 27. Ahead of Sri Lanka tour, Suryakumar took to his official Instagram account and shared a glimpse of him sweating it out. The 33-year-old shared a small clip of him running on the field before the start of the series. India has named Suryakumar Yadav as the captain of their men's T20I team for the tour of Sri Lanka, with Shubman Gill as the vice-captain of the T20I and ODI sides. Notably, Hardik, who was leading the T20I sides in the tours after the ICC T20 World Cup 2022 debacle in Australia, where England beat India by 10 wickets in the semis, has been removed from the leadership roles. He led India in 16 T20I matches, winning 10, losing five, and one ending in a tie. His win percentage was 62.50.

'Cricket Does Not End If India Don't Play': Pakistan Star's Strong Remark On India's 2025 Champions Trophy Participation

Pakistan cricketer Hasan Ali has strongly stated that they are prepared to play the 2025 Champions Trophy on home soil without Team India, if the latter does not agree to travel to Pakistan for the tournament. With Pakistan being the sole hosts of the 2025 Champions Trophy, there has been dispute regarding India's participation. The BCCI has reportedly also suggested a hybrid model, where India would play their games in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) or Sri Lanka, but no consensus has been reached yet.

India Star Thought T20 World Cup Final Was Lost, Then Rohit Sharma Told Him This

The T20 World Cup 2024 was a momentous occasion for the Indian cricket team. Not only because they won it, but due to the fact that it marked the end of an 11-year ICC title drought. For all of India's might in world cricket, they were stumbling at the final hurdle of ICC events. Even in the T20 World Cup 2024 final, it looked all but over with South Africa needing 30 off just 30 balls, after Axar Patel conceded 24 runs in the 15th over.

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Gautam Gambhir Issues Strict "No More Breaks" Directive To Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli

Gautam Gambhir Press Conference: 7 Big Revelations By India Head Coach And Chief Selector

Gautam Gambhir Opens 2027 ODI WC Door For Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma. But, Has One Condition

Gautam Gambhir's Fiery "TRP" Retort When Asked About Relationship With Virat Kohli

Not Rohit Sharma Or Virat Kohli: Babar Azam's 'Best Batter' Pick Leaves AB De Villiers Amused

Watch: India T20I Skipper Suryakumar Yadav 'Giving It All' Ahead Of Sri Lanka Series

'Cricket Does Not End If India Don't Play': Pakistan Star's Strong Remark On India's 2025 Champions Trophy Participation

India Star Thought T20 World Cup Final Was Lost, Then Rohit Sharma Told Him This