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Gautam Gambhir Press Conference: 3 Big Questions India Head Coach Needs To Answer

As Gautam Gambhir addresses the media in his first press conference since taking over the job from Rahul Dravid, some grueling questions are awaited to be answered. Gambhir, who has been a no-nonsense pundit over the last few years, while analysing the Indian team's performances across formats, might don the same avatar as he wears the Team India colours and sheds light on his vision as the head coach. Gambhir wouldn't be alone in the hot seat, with the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) selection committee chief Ajit Agarkar also accompanying him in the media conference.

"What Has He Done?": Ex-India Star Questions Ruturaj Gaikwad's Snub From Sri Lanka Tour

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on July 18 announced the squads for the upcoming Sri Lanka tour. Among the surprise omissions was Ruturaj Gaikwad. The right-handed batter fared well in the recently-concluded five-match T20I series against Zimbabwe yet failed to find a place in any of the squads named by the board. Gaikwad had scored 133 runs across three innings in Zimbabwe at an average of 66.5. Former India batter Aakash Chopra has questioned the selection committee for Gaikwad's snub.

"Injustice" Calls Intensify As Hardik Pandya Gets Snubbed For T20I Captaincy

India all-rounder Hardik Pandya has been making headlines for months. Since his arrival at Mumbai Indians, as the captain of the franchise, Hardik has found it hard to remain away from headlines. The Baroda-born cricketer became a big talking point among fans and former cricketers again after being snubbed for the role of Team India's captain in T20Is, with head coach Gautam Gambhir and selectors preferring Suryakumar Yadav. Though Surya has also done well as a leader in a handful of games that he has led in, there are some who feel it was 'injustice' to deny Hardik the role.

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.

Geoffrey Boycott Readmitted To Hospital After Surgery. Family Shares Worrying Update

Legendary England cricket team batter and captain Geoffrey Boycott had to be readmitted to the hospital just days after undergoing surgery for throat cancer. An official statement was issued on social media from Boycott's family that he has developed pneumonia after he was released from the hospital and his condition has taken "a turn for the worse". The statement further stated that the legendary batter was unable to eat or drink and will have to use a feeding tube for the "foreseeable future".

England Beat West Indies By 241 Runs In Second Test, Take Unassailable 2-0 Lead In Series

England thrashed the West Indies by 241 runs in the second Test at Trent Bridge on Sunday to take an unassailable 2-0 lead in a three-match series. The West Indies, set 385 to win, collapsed to 143 all out as they lost all 10 wickets in 23 overs on the fourth day, with 20-year-old off-spinner Shoaib Bashir taking Test-best figures of 5-41. Earlier, the Yorkshire duo of Joe Root (122) and Harry Brook (109) both made hundreds in England's second innings 425. West Indies had actually led by 41 runs on first innings after making 457 in reply to England's 416. It was an encouraging display by the tourists, who had been twice bowled out cheaply during an innings and 114-run defeat in the first Test at Lord's.

India's ODI, T20I Squads vs Sri Lanka: Complete List Of Players Retained, Dropped And Called Up

India's tour of Sri Lanka for a white-ball assignment truly marks the beginning of a new era under head coach Gautam Gambhir. In the T20I side, Suryakumar Yadav has been elevated as the captain of the side, preferred over Hardik Pandya who looked like a more natural successor to Rohit Sharma. Even In the ODI team, some bold selection calls were taken, be it the exclusion of Ravindra Jadeja, Suryakumar Yadav, or even Sanju Samson. Seeing Harshit Rana and Riyan Parag make but the rosters is a decision that hasn't been well-digested by everyone either.

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Gautam Gambhir Press Conference: 3 Big Questions India Head Coach Needs To Answer

"What Has He Done?": Ex-India Star Questions Ruturaj Gaikwad's Snub From Sri Lanka Tour

"Injustice" Calls Intensify As Hardik Pandya Gets Snubbed For T20I Captaincy

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

Geoffrey Boycott Readmitted To Hospital After Surgery. Family Shares Worrying Update

England Beat West Indies By 241 Runs In Second Test, Take Unassailable 2-0 Lead In Series

India's ODI, T20I Squads vs Sri Lanka: Complete List Of Players Retained, Dropped And Called Up