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Gautam Gambhir's 5 Coaching Staff Suggestions Rejected By BCCI, Only 1 Gets Nod: Report

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) remains in the hunt for new support staff after appointing Gautam Gambhir as the senior men's team's new head coach. Gambhir himself has also been quite keen to wrap up the search for his coaching staff soon, though his suggestions for different roles in the team haven't reportedly been well received by the board. Gambhir had suggested the names of R Vinay Kumar, Morne Morkel, Abhishek Nayar, Ryan Ten Doeschate, Jonty Rhodes, and Laxmipathy Balaji for different roles, but the board seems to be in agreement on only one of these players.

Gautam Gambhir Highlights 'Most Important Factor' In His Team During Selection Meeting. It Is...

Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and newly appointed head coach Gautam Gambhir held an hour long virtual introductory meeting to lay down the vision Gambhir has for Team India, according to a report. The squad for the upcoming series against Sri Lanka was the topic of discussion in the meeting which included members of Ajit Agarkar's selection committee, Gambhir, and BCCI secretary Jay Shah, according to a Cricbuzz report. With senior players in the likes of Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah expected to be rested, opportunities for players like Shreyas Iyer and KL Rahul, who did not make the squad for the T20 World Cup arises.

Sri Lanka's Former U19 Captain, Dhammika Niroshana, Shot Dead: Report

A piece of tragic news comes in from Sri Lanka where the nation's former under-19 cricket team captain, Dhammika Niroshana, was allegedly shot dead at his home on Tuesday night. The incident is said to have taken place at the former cricketer's Kanda Mawatha residence in Ambalangoda. Several local media reports have suggested that Niroshana was with his wife and two children at home when the incident took place. The person who killed Niroshana reportedly used a 12-bore firearm. After coming to know of the matter, the police rushed to the spot and have sent the body for autopsy. No further information is yet available.

In BCCI's Strict Rule For Test Selection, Three India Stars Get Exception

With the successful end of the T20 World Cup 2024 mission, where Rohit Sharma and Co. ended India's 11-year drought is over for an ICC title. The next major targets for the side are the 2025 Champions Trophy and the World Test Championship final, for which Rohit Sharma and Co. are already gearing up. Those two tournaments will be crucial for veterans like Rohit and Virat Kohli, who have already retired from T20Is. Ahead of the T20 World Cup, the BCCI had mandated players who have national team ambition to compete in domestic tournaments.

Sri Lanka, Pakistan Visits Confirmed As New Zealand Reveal Packed Summer Schedule

New Zealand have confirmed they will host a white-ball series against Sri Lanka and Pakistan this summer, alongside their previously announced ICC World Test Championship series against England at the end of this year. The Kiwis' men's teams revealed their summer schedule on Wednesday, with the sides set to host international matches from the end of November all the way through to the start of April, as per a release by the ICC.

Gautam Gambhir Delivers T20I Captaincy Shock To Hardik Pandya, Explains Decision

Suryakumar Yadav is expected to be appointed Indian cricket team captain for the upcoming T20I series against Sri Lanka ahead of incumbent vice-captain Hardik Pandya, according to a report. Following India's T20 World Cup 2024 triumph, the trio of captain Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Ravindra Jadeja retired from the format in international cricket. Shubman Gill was the captain in the T20I series against Zimbabwe but with Gautam Gambhir taking over the head coach ahead of the Sri Lanka series, Suryakumar is being considered to be the captaincy choice.

Watch: Young Boy's Bowling Action Goes Viral, Wasim Akram Says "Exactly Like Jasprit Bumrah"

Jasprit Bumrah was one of the main architects in India's T20 World Cup 2024. Bumrah scalped 15 wickets and won the Player of the Tournament award. The performance was another validation of Bumrah's consistent impact in Indian cricket over the past few years. He has got admirers around the world. With a unique action, Bumrah bowled over many experts. But now a young boy is winning praises on social media because of his unique action. Even the great Wasim Akram shared the boy's video and wrote: "Wah jee wah look at that control and action exactly like the great @Jaspritbumrah93 video of the day for me. #crickethavenoboundiers."

Hardik Pandya Can Still Be Named India's T20I Captain, Only Has To Do This: Report

As Gautam Gambhir begins his new role as the head coach of the Indian team, the first of the big shakeups seems to have taken place. Gambhir has reportedly advocated the name of Suryakumar Yadav ahead of Hardik Pandya as Team India's full-time T20I captain. Gambhir and the selection committee is said to have held a chat with both Hardik and Suryakumar on Tuesday, explaining the situation about wanting a stable long-term option. While Hardik is the natural successor for Rohit, being Team India's vice-captain, his injury issues have had the selectors and the coach worried.

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Gautam Gambhir's 5 Coaching Staff Suggestions Rejected By BCCI, Only 1 Gets Nod: Report

Gautam Gambhir Highlights 'Most Important Factor' In His Team During Selection Meeting. It Is...

Sri Lanka's Former U19 Captain, Dhammika Niroshana, Shot Dead: Report

In BCCI's Strict Rule For Test Selection, Three India Stars Get Exception

Sri Lanka, Pakistan Visits Confirmed As New Zealand Reveal Packed Summer Schedule

Gautam Gambhir Delivers T20I Captaincy Shock To Hardik Pandya, Explains Decision

Watch: Young Boy's Bowling Action Goes Viral, Wasim Akram Says "Exactly Like Jasprit Bumrah"

Hardik Pandya Can Still Be Named India's T20I Captain, Only Has To Do This: Report