2024 - players.bio

"Doesn't Matter One Bit": Gautam Gambhir's Fiery Take On KL Rahul vs Sarfaraz Khan Debate

India head coach Gautam Gambhir on Wednesday threw his weight behind under-fire batter KL Rahul, saying it's the team management's opinion that matters and not the criticism that he is facing on social media. Rahul was dismissed for a duck in the first innings of the opening Test against New Zealand in Bengaluru and made 12 in the second essay as the hosts lost the game by eight wickets. But it appears Gambhir is ready to give him a long rope.

"Bit Of A Wicket Drought...": India Coach Gives Mammoth Verdict On Mohammed Siraj

It has been a tough few months for Indian cricket team fast bowler Mohammed Siraj. The pacer has struggled to produce a good show with the ball and with four wickets in the series against Bangladesh and two wickets in the first Test match against New Zealand, he has been facing a lot of criticism. Ahead of the second Test in Pune, questions have also been asked off the team management with many suggesting that Akash Deep should replace the struggling Siraj in the playing XI.

Watch: Girl Asks Rohit Sharma To Give 'Big Fan' Message To Virat Kohli. His Reply Is...

Indian cricket team skipper Rohit Sharma's heartwarming interaction with a female fan has gone viral on social media ahead of the second Test match against New Zealand staring Thursday. At the end of the practice session at the MCA Stadium in Pune, the fan approached Rohit for an autograph and asked him to deliver a message to Kohli. The fan said, "Rohit bhai, please give autograph." While the India skipper was signing the autograph, she said "Tell Virat also that his big fan came here." Rohit was amused with the comment and he quickly responded - "I'll tell Virat".

"Why Not Try...": This Domestic Run Machine Suggested As KL Rahul Replacement In India Test Team

Former India cricketer Manoj Tiwary has batted for the inclusion of a domestic run-scoring machine in the India setup. Following India's dramatic collapse to 46 all out in the first Test against New Zealand, Tiwary has questioned KL Rahul's spot in the India side. Raising the example of Sarfaraz Khan's success for India, Tiwary has suggested that India should try Abhimanyu Easwaran in the India playing XI in the near future. Easwaran has slammed four centuries in his last four first-class games.

Coach Ryan ten Doeschate Breaks Silence On 'Desperate' Claims Over Squad Change For New Zealand Tests

The Indian cricket team management decided to add all-rounder Washington Sundar into the squad for the remaining two matches following the loss against New Zealand in the first Test in Bengaluru. It was a sudden decision taken by head coach Gautam Gambhir and the team management with many fans and experts wondering if it was done out of 'desperation' after the loss. India assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate denied any such reports and said that the decision was taken in order to add a bowling option to the side who can take the ball away from the New Zealand left-handers.

'Common Sense Lacking': Ex-India Star's Damning Verdict On Rohit Sharma, Gautam Gambhir After New Zealand Loss

As India collapsed to 46 all out in the first Test against New Zealand, former India cricketer Manoj Tiwari criticised not only India's selection, but also the apparent lack of common sense in certain decisions taken by the team. Tiwary criticised captain Rohit Sharma and coach Gautam Gambhir, emphasizing that their decision to bat despite an entire day being washed out due to rain as a bizarre decision. He also critiqued Gambhir further for not being able to guide Rohit Sharma in his selection process.

"Better If He Hadn't Bowled": Ravichandran Ashwin's 'Fifth Bowler' Status In 2nd Test Baffles Ex India Opener

The Indian cricket team, known for its domination at home, was given a reality heck by New Zealand i the first Test in Bengaluru. The Rohit Sharma-led side was dismissed for just 46 in the first innings before New Zealand scored 402 in reply. Led by Sarfaraz Khan and Rishabh Pant's brave innings, India surpassed the total but a lower order collapse saw them setting a target of just 107 runs for New Zealand. Even then, Ravichandran Ashwin, the highest wicket-taker among all active cricketers, was introduced late in the attack.

On Sarfaraz Khan vs KL Rahul Question, India Coach's Blunt "No Point Sugarcoating" Remark

India assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate said on Tuesday that middle-order batters KL Rahul and Sarfaraz Khan are locked in a selection battle for the second Test against New Zealand here even though head coach Gautam Gambhir is keen to give the former, a long rope. With India looking to bounce back from the eight-wicket thrashing at Bengaluru in the opening Test, focus will be on the team combination with Washington Sundar being added to the squad. Shubman Gill and Rishabh Pant are both aiming to shake off injury concerns for the match starting Thursday.

Contacts

2024 Sport News

"Doesn't Matter One Bit": Gautam Gambhir's Fiery Take On KL Rahul vs Sarfaraz Khan Debate

"Bit Of A Wicket Drought...": India Coach Gives Mammoth Verdict On Mohammed Siraj

Watch: Girl Asks Rohit Sharma To Give 'Big Fan' Message To Virat Kohli. His Reply Is...

"Why Not Try...": This Domestic Run Machine Suggested As KL Rahul Replacement In India Test Team

Coach Ryan ten Doeschate Breaks Silence On 'Desperate' Claims Over Squad Change For New Zealand Tests

'Common Sense Lacking': Ex-India Star's Damning Verdict On Rohit Sharma, Gautam Gambhir After New Zealand Loss

"Better If He Hadn't Bowled": Ravichandran Ashwin's 'Fifth Bowler' Status In 2nd Test Baffles Ex India Opener

On Sarfaraz Khan vs KL Rahul Question, India Coach's Blunt "No Point Sugarcoating" Remark