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"First Time In India...": Gautam Gambhir Urged To Stop "Blame Game" Amid Dressing Room Leak Saga

Reports surrounding the Indian dressing room and Gautam Gambhir have been at an all-time high, with some claiming recently that India batter Sarfaraz Khan was pointed at by the head coach for causing the 'leaks'. In a BCCI meeting between Gambhir, captain Rohit Sharma, chief selector Ajit Agarkar and other officials, Gambhir apparently put the blame on Sarfaraz for causing the dressing room leaks, as per a video report by News 24. While there has been no confirmation or proof regarding this, former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali has explosively stated that such reports are not good for the team.

Jasprit Bumrah's Fitness, Yashasvi Jaiswal's Slot In Focus As Selectors Convene To Pick India's Champions Trophy Squad

The selection committee, headed by Ajit Agarkar, will convene in Mumbai on Saturday to pick India's squad for the Champions Trophy, and they will have to deal with two tricky scenarios - the fitness of premier pacer Jasprit Bumrah and how to fit in Yashasvi Jaiswal in the provisional 15. Bumrah had suffered back spasms during the recent Sydney Test against Australia and did not bowl on the final day at SCG. He has been advised "off-loading" and his fitness is being monitored closely by the physios at the BCCI Centre of Excellence.

Nathan Lyon Donates To Support Cricketers With Disability. Here's How Virat Kohli Helped

Australia off-spinner Nathan Lyon has donated three exclusive bats signed by India stars Virat Kohli, Jasprit Bumrah and Ravichandran Ashwin to Cricket Australia's social impact partner Taverners for auction with the proceeds being used to support cricketers with disability. Australia captain Pat Cummins, star batter Steve Smith and Lyon himself also signed on the three bats. The signatures were taken during the intensely-fought five-match Test series for the Border-Gavasakar Trophy, which India lost 1-3 earlier this month.

"Eventually, You Go Home": Ex-Pakistan Star On BCCI's 'Family Travel' Rules

The BCCI has implemented a 10-point diktat on the Indian team, putting restrictions on the amount of time players can spend with their family members while on a tour, with a maximum of 14 days set to be allowed in a 45-day tour. It is a move that has stirred debate among cricketers, experts and fans alike, but some have come out in defence of such a manoeuvre. Former Pakistan spinner Danish Kaneria is among those who believes that such a decision would be beneficial in enhancing team bonding.

Virat Kohli To Play Ranji Trophy For First Time Since 2012. But There Is A Catch

Star batter Virat Kohli has been named in Delhi's 22-member provisional squad for their next Ranji Trophy game against Saurashtra in Rajkot but doubts remain about his participation after it came to light that he is nursing a niggle. It is learnt that Kohli has intimated the Delhi and Districts Cricket Association (DDCA) top brass that he has a neck niggle that he sustained in Sydney during the final Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test against Australia. He was treated by the physio there and as of now, there is no clarity on availability for the Ranji match starting January 23.

BCCI's 10-Point Diktat: What The New Rules Mean For Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli And Jasprit Bumrah

The BCCI came up with 10-point guidelines for the Indian cricket team following the Test series loss against Australia. Media reports claimed that the decision was taken after consultation with head coach Gautam Gambhir and were allegedly aimed at ending the 'star culture' in the side. At present, Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah are the biggest stars in the side and some of the guidelines directly impacts them. The guidelines did not name a single cricketer but here's a look at how the new rules can end up affecting the three senior members of the Indian cricket team.

"Not Talking About Virat Kohli": BCCI Questioned Over 'Separate Hotels' Guideline In 10-Point Diktat

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) issued a fresh 10-point guideline for Indian cricket team players following the Test series defeat against Australia. With the series ending 3-1 in Australia's favour and Rohit Sharma as well as Virat Kohli struggling to score runs, it was a disastrous outing for the Indian cricket team. One of the guidelines stated that all players picked for a particular series will need to stay in the same hotel. Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan took to social media to weigh in on the topic and asked how were players allowed to stay in different hotels in the first place. He went on to say that even 0the greatest players never stayed in separate hotels while travelling in the past.

"Virat Kohli Suffered Injury, Had To Take Injection": Report Reveals Massive Concern For Team India

While eyes are pinned on India stalwart Virat Kohli and his possible return to domestic cricket, the 36-year-old has reportedly faced a major obstacle in any such comeback. As per a report by The Times of India, Kohli has picked up an injury. Kohli has reportedly suffered an untimely neck sprain, causing the batter to even go as far as taking an injection for relief. With the Ranji Trophy set to resume on January 23 and the Champions Trophy less than a month after that, this injury has cast a shadow over Kohli's participation.

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"First Time In India...": Gautam Gambhir Urged To Stop "Blame Game" Amid Dressing Room Leak Saga

Jasprit Bumrah's Fitness, Yashasvi Jaiswal's Slot In Focus As Selectors Convene To Pick India's Champions Trophy Squad

Nathan Lyon Donates To Support Cricketers With Disability. Here's How Virat Kohli Helped

"Eventually, You Go Home": Ex-Pakistan Star On BCCI's 'Family Travel' Rules

Virat Kohli To Play Ranji Trophy For First Time Since 2012. But There Is A Catch

BCCI's 10-Point Diktat: What The New Rules Mean For Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli And Jasprit Bumrah

"Not Talking About Virat Kohli": BCCI Questioned Over 'Separate Hotels' Guideline In 10-Point Diktat

"Virat Kohli Suffered Injury, Had To Take Injection": Report Reveals Massive Concern For Team India