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Gautam Gambhir Makes Selection Criteria Clear Right After Replacing Rahul Dravid As Head Coach

India's newly appointed head coach Gautam Gambhir said that his approach to picking players won't be based on a particular format as he feels players who are "good enough" should play all three formats. Earlier this week, a new era in Indian cricket began after Gambhir succeeded Rahul Dravid as the new head coach. Apart from Dravid's departure, the stalwart trio Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Ravindra Jadeja announced their retirements from the T20I format. An action-packed schedule lies ahead of Gambhir and the Indian team. There have been speculations about the pool of players who could play under the new regime.

Ben Stokes Makes History, Becomes 3rd Player Ever To Achieve Sensational Feat

England all-rounder Ben Stokes on Thursday joined the company of West Indies great Garry Sobers and South Africa's legendary all-rounder Jacques Kallis to become the third player and first England player to secure a double of 6,000-plus runs and 200-plus wickets in Test cricket. Stokes accomplished this feat against West Indies in the first Test of the three-match series at Lord's. Dismissing batter Kirk McKenzie in his first over, Stokes got his 200th Test wicket. In 103 Tests, he has taken 200 wickets so far. Also with the bat, he has scored 6,320 runs at an average of 35.30, with 13 centuries and 31 fifties. His best score is 258.

PCB Denies NOC To Pakistan Fast Bowler To Feature In The Hundred: Report

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has decided not to grant pacer Naseem Shah the No Objection Certificate (NOC) to play in The Hundred under workload management, sources told Geo News. The sources informed Geo News that after reviewing the application submitted by the Pakistan cricketer, the decision to deny the NOC has been taken as a preventive measure. The sources stated that Naseem's application has been dismissed to safeguard him from injuries since the youngster features in all three formats for Pakistan and suffered injuries and fitness challenges last year.

Ex-Mumbai Indians Star Set To Join Gautam Gambhir's Coaching Staff: Report

With Gautam Gambhir's appointment as Team India's head coach sealed, the hunt has begun to find the team's bowling coach, fielding coach, and batting coach or assistant coach. Gambhir, a new-age coach who proved himself in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 campaign as Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) head coach, has reportedly shared his preferences with the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) as far as the coaching staff is concerned. A report has now claimed that KKR assistant coach Abhishek Nayar, who played for Mumbai Indians in the past, is set to join Gambhir as an assistant coach.

PCB Outlines New Formula For Selection Committee After Sacking Wahab Riaz

After the announcement of noteworthy changes, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has worked up a new formula for the constitution of the constitution of the selection committee, sources told Geo News. Sources informed Geo News that the selection committee will include coaches of white-ball and red-ball formats along with the captain of the relevant format. Former cricketers Mohammad Yousuf and Asad Shafiq will also be a part of the selection committee. The PCB's decision comes after The Babar Azam-led side crashed out of the group stage of the recently concluded T20 World Cup.

India vs Zimbabwe Live Streaming 4th T20I Live Telecast: When And Where To Watch Match Live?

India vs Zimbabwe Live Streaming 4th T20I: Team India have a chance to clinch the five-match T20I series against Zimbabwe today, as they play the fourth T20I. Not only that, it will also be Shubman Gill's very first series win as captain of India. The young touring squad put the shock defeat of the first game behind them to take a 2-1 lead in the series. Abhishek Sharma, Ruturaj Gaikwad and Washington Sundar have been the standout players so far. Zimbabwe also have the opportunity to pull off another upset today and level the series.

Pakistan To Host England, West Indies, Bangladesh In A Busy Season

Deviating from its tradition of announcing international series at the last minute, the Pakistan Cricket Board confirmed on Friday that the men's team will play nine Tests, 14 ODIs and nine T20Is in the 2024/25 season, including an high-profile series against England. Pakistan will host England in a three-match Test series in October this year, while tours by Bangladesh and the West Indies are also on the calendar. “These series are a vital part of our strategy to strengthen Pakistan's position in international cricket and ensure long-term sustainability for the sport in our country,” said Mohsin Naqvi, the PCB Chairman.

Can India Withdraw From ICC Champions Trophy? This Happens If They Do

The ICC Champions Trophy, to be held in Pakistan next year, has entered a familiar phase where the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has reportedly refused to travel to the country for the tournament. In their scheduled draft, Pakistan had kept Lahore as the only venue for the Indian team, hoping to quash security fears and get the Indian board's nod for the tournament. But that doesn't seem to be the case as the BCCI said to have shared the likes of Dubai and Sri Lanka as venues for their matches in a hybrid model.

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Gautam Gambhir Makes Selection Criteria Clear Right After Replacing Rahul Dravid As Head Coach

Ben Stokes Makes History, Becomes 3rd Player Ever To Achieve Sensational Feat

PCB Denies NOC To Pakistan Fast Bowler To Feature In The Hundred: Report

Ex-Mumbai Indians Star Set To Join Gautam Gambhir's Coaching Staff: Report

PCB Outlines New Formula For Selection Committee After Sacking Wahab Riaz

India vs Zimbabwe Live Streaming 4th T20I Live Telecast: When And Where To Watch Match Live?

Pakistan To Host England, West Indies, Bangladesh In A Busy Season

Can India Withdraw From ICC Champions Trophy? This Happens If They Do