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"Gautam Gambhir Not Important": India Head Coach's Epic One-Liner Storms Press Conference

Taking over an incredibly successful team that just secured the T20 World Cup 2024 title, Gautam Gambhir knows of the challenges that are waiting for him. While India well all the way to be crowned T20 world champions, they are also the runners-up in ODI World Cup and the World Test Championship. Gambhir, the new India head coach, had no qualms in admitting that he is taking over an incredibly successful side and has some big shoes to fill as he takes up the new role with the national team.

On Shubman Gill Getting Vice-Captaincy, Ajit Agarkar's Honest Hardik Pandya Admission

Team India left for Sri Lanka on Monday for the upcoming white-ball series. The series will begin from July 27, with three T20Is followed by three ODIs. In the T20Is, the visitors will be led by star batter Suryakumar Yadav while regular skipper Rohit Sharma will be leading in the ODIs. It came as a huge surprise for everyone as all-rounder Hardik Pandya, who was being touted as the most deserving replacement of Rohit, was chosen over Surya. Not only this, Pandya was replaced as the vice-captain by young batter Shubman Gill.

'No Proposal For Offshore T20I Series Against India': Pakistan Cricket Board

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Monday made it clear that it has made no proposal to play an offshore T20I series against India, and its current focus is on the smooth conduct of the Champions Trophy. There have been talks about PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi holding discussions with the BCCI officials on the possibility of a T20I series at an offshore venue, likely in either England or Australia. “There is no such proposal on the table or under consideration because right now the biggest challenge for us is to organise the Champions Trophy in a befitting manner and we also have a packed international schedule,” a highly reliable source said.

Sri Lanka, Bangladesh Win; Move Closer To Semifinal Berth At Women's Asia Cup T20

Sri Lanka and Bangladesh produced superlative performances to secure victories over Malaysia and Thailand in group B and inch closer to the semifinal berth at the Women's Asia Cup T20 tournament in Dambulla on Monday. While hosts Sri Lanka thrashed Malaysia by a massive 114 runs, Bangladesh outwitted Thailand by seven wickets later in the day. With four points each, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh occupy the top two spots. Chamari Athapaththu was the architect of Sri Lanka's dominating win as she smashed a 69-ball 119 not out, studded with 14 boundaries and seven sixes to single-handedly power the team to a daunting 184 for 4 after opting to bat.

"Surprised...": India Coach Gautam Gambhir Breaks Silence On Reports Of BCCI Rejecting Support Staff Request

New India head coach Gautam Gambhir has firmly denied reports and rumours that the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) rejected his requests for coaching staff personnel. Instead, Gambhir expressed that his requests to the BCCI were largely accepted. Gambhir also announced the names of two people who are set to join his support staff - Abhishek Nayar and Ryan ten Doeschate. Gambhir's first series as India head coach begins on Saturday, July 27, as India tours Sri Lanka for 3 T20Is and 3 ODIs.

7 Wickets In Less Than 6 Overs: Scotland Debutant Breaks Kagiso Rabada's Record, Makes History

Scotland pacer Charlie Cassell broke South Africa fast bowler Kagiso Rabada's nine-year-old record for best bowling figures on debut in Men's ODIs when he picked 7-21 in 5.4 overs against Oman in the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup League 2 match here on Monday. Cassell was added to the Scotland squad for the matches against Oman after fellow pacer Chris Sole made himself unavailable due to personal reasons. Cassell made an impact immediately with pinpoint accuracy, by trapping former Oman captain Zeeshan Maqsood lbw off his very first ball in international cricket.

"All These Speculations About...": Gautam Gambhir Opens Up On Equation With BCCI Secretary Jay Shah

Team India head coach Gautam Gambhir spoke about his relationship with the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) secretary Jay Shah during a press conference before leaving for Sri Lanka. "I have a fabulous relationship with him. Jay Shah and I go a long way back. All these speculations about different things are given on different pages. I think we can do a better job by clarifying those things rather than putting it in the press. We go a long way back. So far, it's been a great relationship. Hopefully, it continues that way," Gambhir said in the press conference.

ICC Suffers Loss Of More Than Rs 165 Crore For T20 World Cup USA Leg, Review Committee Formed

The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Monday formed a three-member committee to "review the delivery" of the T20 World Cup which was co-hosted by the USA and the West Indies last month. The committee features former New Zealand batter Roger Twose and two other directors Lawson Naidoo and Imran Khwaja, who is the deputy chair of the ICC. "The ICC Board confirmed that there will be a review into the delivery of the ICC T20 World Cup. This will be overseen by three directors, Roger Twose, Lawson Naidoo and Imran Khwaja who will report back to the Board later in the year," an ICC release stated.

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"Gautam Gambhir Not Important": India Head Coach's Epic One-Liner Storms Press Conference

On Shubman Gill Getting Vice-Captaincy, Ajit Agarkar's Honest Hardik Pandya Admission

'No Proposal For Offshore T20I Series Against India': Pakistan Cricket Board

Sri Lanka, Bangladesh Win; Move Closer To Semifinal Berth At Women's Asia Cup T20

"Surprised...": India Coach Gautam Gambhir Breaks Silence On Reports Of BCCI Rejecting Support Staff Request

7 Wickets In Less Than 6 Overs: Scotland Debutant Breaks Kagiso Rabada's Record, Makes History

"All These Speculations About...": Gautam Gambhir Opens Up On Equation With BCCI Secretary Jay Shah

ICC Suffers Loss Of More Than Rs 165 Crore For T20 World Cup USA Leg, Review Committee Formed