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On Gautam Gambhir's India Head Coach Talks, Report Underlines Key "Shah Rukh Khan" Factor

Former India batter Gautam Gambhir is leading the race to become the next head coach of the senior men's cricket team. With current head coach Rahul Dravid set to expire after the T20 World Cup next month, the BCCI have approached a few names, including Gambhir for the role. It was earlier reported that the BCCI had spoken to a few overseas candidates as well, including legendary Australia captain Ricky Ponting. However, BCCI Secretary rubbished the rumours by suggesting that the board did not approach Ponting or any other Australian.

Asked About Replacing Rahul Dravid As India Coach, AB de Villiers Says "Think I'll Enjoy..."

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has intensified its hunt for the men's national team's new head coach. With Rahul Dravid's contract set to end after the conclusion of the T20 World Cup 2024, several names have been linked with the job, including the likes of Ricky Ponting, Justin Langer, Stephen Fleming and even Andy Flower. Former South Africa captain AB de Villiers was also asked about the possibility of replacing Dravid and he admitted that coaching is a role that excites him.

"Bigger Than" Virat Kohli In RCB: Dinesh Karthik's Big Reveal In 'Last Interview' As IPL Player

A very important player's career came to an end with Royal Challengers Bengaluru's exit from the IPL 2024 - Dinesh Karthik. When he emerged in the Indian cricket scene, Karthik was seen as a very talented wicketkeeper-batter. However, with the rise of MS Dhoni, Karthik went into the shadows. But then, his persistence pad and he made a comeback into the Indian team during the latter stages of his career. In the IPL, he featured for teams like Kolkata Knight Riders and Mumbai Indians.

Can New York Hit Cricket For 6? These Guys Think So

In the shadow of New York skyscrapers a field of dreams emerges, but it is not a baseball diamond. It's for another bat-and-ball sport -- cricket -- that supporters are betting will finally bowl Americans over. The centuries-old English game has a feverish following throughout much of the world, but the United States, long partial to American football, basketball and national pastime baseball, has been a stubborn holdout. That may change early next month when the United States has its moment in the cricket sun, co-hosting the Twenty20 World Cup -- the championship series for a shortened format of cricket.

"Up To Jay Shah": Report Claims Crucial Factor In Convincing India Great For Coaching. Not Gautam Gambhir

VVS Laxman's reluctance to become the Indian team's head coach is an open secret but with the former batting stalwart's stint as NCA's 'Head of Cricket' ending in September this year, it remains to be seen how BCCI manages to retain him in the set-up. While Kolkata Knight Riders mentor Gautam Gambhir is believed to be the favourite among available options for the BCCI, it is still not clear whether secretary Jay Shah has spoken to the national team's senior stars about Gambhir's unanimous acceptability.

One Day After Dinesh Karthik's Swansong, Another Top India Star Talks About Retirement

Shikhar Dhawan, the renowned India opener, has admitted that he has entered a phase of transition and will soon stand on the threshold of a new chapter in his life. Scoring a century in his Test debut and raising his bat high in the air to celebrate his ton in his hundredth ODI game, Dhawan has tasted success throughout his illustrious career. But the journey of an athlete is not everlasting; it eventually comes to an end. The 38-year-old has been away from the international circuit for a while now, as he last donned the Blue Jersey in an international match in December 2022. While he continues to drift away from the international stage, he has still been a regular face in the Indian Premier League. But after Punjab Kings crashed out of this season, a section of social media users have been speculating about the future of the seasoned batter.

"It's Not Easy": Sachin Tendulkar Praises Sara As She Completes Master's 'With Distinction' In This Subject

Indian cricket team great Sachin Tendulkar has often said how family played a big role in his cricket career. Time and again, the batting maestro has said his family was a pillar of strength as he went around the world to play cricket. While Tendulkar's son Arjun is a cricket himself, who plays for Mumbai Indians, his wife Anjali got her medicine degree. On Friday, Tendulkar shared an important update on her daughter Sara. He announced that Sara completed her Master's with distinction in Clinical & Public Health Nutrition.

"Don't Think He's Done": Ex-India Star's Strong Belief Amid MS Dhoni's Retirement Talks

Former India batter Mohammad Kaif feels there is no reason why Mahendra Singh Dhoni should not play the next season of the IPL, given his form, fitness and ability to play big shots with ease. Speculation has been rife that Dhoni, who has led CSK to five IPL titles, could have played his last IPL season. The former CSK skipper, who had undergone surgery to treat a knee injury issue last year, scored 161 runs in 73 balls at a strike rate of 220.55 this season.

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On Gautam Gambhir's India Head Coach Talks, Report Underlines Key "Shah Rukh Khan" Factor

Asked About Replacing Rahul Dravid As India Coach, AB de Villiers Says "Think I'll Enjoy..."

"Bigger Than" Virat Kohli In RCB: Dinesh Karthik's Big Reveal In 'Last Interview' As IPL Player

Can New York Hit Cricket For 6? These Guys Think So

"Up To Jay Shah": Report Claims Crucial Factor In Convincing India Great For Coaching. Not Gautam Gambhir

One Day After Dinesh Karthik's Swansong, Another Top India Star Talks About Retirement

"It's Not Easy": Sachin Tendulkar Praises Sara As She Completes Master's 'With Distinction' In This Subject

"Don't Think He's Done": Ex-India Star's Strong Belief Amid MS Dhoni's Retirement Talks