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Team India's Calendar: A Look At Head Coach Gautam Gambhir's Challenges Across Formats

Former opener and left-hand batter Gautam Gambhir was named as the new head coach of the India men's team on Tuesday. Indian cricket is bracing up for a new era as the celebrations of the T20 World Cup triumph settle down. Retirements of stalwarts Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli from T20Is aside, a major change that affects the team across all three formats came when Rahul Dravid stepped down after a memorable tenure as head coach. The unassuming Indian legend took the team to heights in his three years as head coach, guiding the team to the final of the ICC events in all three formats - the ICC World Test Championship, the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup and the ICC Men's T20 World.

"It's Just Arrogance Speaking": Virat Kohli's Admission To PM Narendra Modi On T20 World Cup Form

Virat Kohli's form became a topic of concern for the team during the T20 World Cup 2024 as the star batter only managed 75 runs before the final. However, Kohli delivered when it mattered the most, scoring a match-winning 76 in the final against South Africa in Barbados. During a chat with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Kohli opened up that he had zero confidence heading into the final, and how the then head coach Rahul Dravid and India captain Rohit Sharma motivated him.

"Ahead Of The Trend": Ruturaj Gaikwad Breaks Internet With 'Thala For A Reason' Post

Hours after playing a match-winning knock to help India take a 2-1 lead in the five-match series against Zimbabwe, star batter Ruturaj Gaikwad took social media by storm with his epic post on social media. Gaikwad has been in brilliant form in the ongoing tour of Zimbabwe, with the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) captain registering scores of 77 and 49 in the second and third T20Is, respectively. As India took a 2-1 lead over Zimbabwe in the series on Wednesday, Gaikwad took to Instagram to share a hilarious post. While suggesting he is "ahead of the trend", Gaikwad shared a picture of his T20I cap, with number 88 engraved on it. For the unversed, Gaikwad is the 88th player to play for India.

Sea Of Blue At Marine Drive For Team India's Victory Parade

There has been a delay in the start of Team India's victory parade as Rohit Sharma and Co. landed a bit late in Mumbai.

India's Predicted XI vs Zimbabwe, 1st T20I: Top Three Slots Confirmed. Who Will Be The Wicketkeeper?

Shubman Gill-led Team India takes on Zimbabwe in the first T20I of the five-match series, starting June 6, Saturday. Gill has been handed over the duty to lead a young Indian team after the senior players have been rested for the tour. It is worth noting that Rohit Sharma, India's former captain in T20Is, called time on his career in the format after team's 2024 T20 World Cup triumph in Barbados last month. The likes of Virat Kohli and Ravindra Jadeja also quit T20Is, giving more youngsters a chance to hone their skills and shine for India.

David Warner Open To Playing Again For Australia, But Only In This Tournament

David Warner has declared his international career a "closed chapter" but at the same time, the Australian batting great won't mind padding up in the Champions Trophy next year should he be selected, something that has been described as an "emergency option" by his ODI captain Pat Cummins. Warner retired from ODIs after Australia's World Cup-winning run in November last year, while his last Test was against Pakistan in January. His final T20I came against India on June 24 at the shortest format's recently-concluded global showpiece .

"I'm Preparing The Hardik Pandya Role": Young IPL Star Opens Up On Team India Opportunity

IPL 2024 Emerging Player of the Year Nitish Kumar Reddy has said that he is preparing to perform in the "Hardik Pandya-role" for Team India in the near future. After amassing 303 runs in the IPL at a strike-rate of 142, Reddy was set to make his debut in India's post-T20 World Cup tour to Zimbabwe, but had to pull out at the last minute due to an injury. However, the Sunrisers Hyderabad star is certain that he will make his India debut soon.

Australia legend Langer delivers international rallying cry at World Cricket Connects event at Lord's

Former Australia cricket coach and opener Justin Langer has urged decision-makers to protect international cricket at all costs as the game’s calendar is squeezed ever more.

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Team India's Calendar: A Look At Head Coach Gautam Gambhir's Challenges Across Formats

"It's Just Arrogance Speaking": Virat Kohli's Admission To PM Narendra Modi On T20 World Cup Form

"Ahead Of The Trend": Ruturaj Gaikwad Breaks Internet With 'Thala For A Reason' Post

Sea Of Blue At Marine Drive For Team India's Victory Parade

India's Predicted XI vs Zimbabwe, 1st T20I: Top Three Slots Confirmed. Who Will Be The Wicketkeeper?

David Warner Open To Playing Again For Australia, But Only In This Tournament

"I'm Preparing The Hardik Pandya Role": Young IPL Star Opens Up On Team India Opportunity

Australia legend Langer delivers international rallying cry at World Cricket Connects event at Lord's