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Gautam Gambhir Wanted Cheteshwar Pujara For Australia Tour. Here's What Happened Next

Team India head coach Gautam Gambhir is seemingly at crossroads with the BCCI when it comes to the selection of the team and the strategy with which the team plays. In an explosive report, it has been revealed that Gambhir was furious with the way his side played as they slumped to defeat on Day 5 of the fourth Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Melbourne. The report also states that Gambhir has batted hard for the re-inclusion of Test specialist Cheteshwar Pujara for the Australia tour.

Gautam Gambhir, Ravi Shastri Headline 2025 New Year Wishes, Cricket Fraternity Celebrates

Former cricketers Yuvraj Singh, Irfan Pathan, Ravi Shastri, Kevin Pietersen and Team India head coach Gautam Gambhir on Wednesday extended their New Year greetings as the world stepped into 2025. Taking to X, Yuvraj Singh said that it's a new year with new goals and same unstoppable spirit. "New year, new goals, same unstoppable spirit all my love and wishes for everyone to have the most amazing 2025," Yuvraj Singh wrote on X. India head coach Gautam Gambhir wished everyone health, happiness and prosperity on New Year. "Wishing health, happiness and prosperity to all," Gambhir wrote on X.

"Yashasvi Jaiswal Tried To Hit The Ball At Sam Konstas To...": Steve Smith's Big Allegation

Sam Konstas had a memorable debut for Australia against India in the fourth Test of the Border Gavaskar Trophy in Melbourne, that the hosts won by 84 runs. The debutant scored a memorable half-century in the first innings and then constantly indulged in banter with Indian batters while fielding at the close-in positions. Konstas made a 65-ball 60 on his Test debut during the fourth Test at Melbourne, which the Aussies won by 184 runs on Monday, and his stunning scoops and laps off Bumrah brought him global attention, besides giving his side an edge over India.

Amid Pressure On Gautam Gambhir, Two-Time World Cup Winner Says No To India Coach Job Prospect

Indian cricket has produced a generational superstar in Yashasvi Jaiswal and will remain in good health even when Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma decide to call time on their careers, feels former Australia head coach and two-time World Cup winner Darren Lehmann. The 54-year-old, who played 27 Tests and 117 ODIs during his decade-long career, is also captivated by Jasprit Bumrah's skills, claiming to have never seen any player have more impact in a single series. Talking about impending retirements of Rohit and Kohli following their poor show in the ongoing series where India trail 1-2, Lehmann was empathetic and practical about the transition in Indian cricket.

Indian Olympic Association Recognises New Leadership Of Indian Golf Union After Disputed Elections

The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) has formally recognised the newly-elected Governing Council of the Indian Golf Union (IGU) following a contentious election process. The recognised office-bearers of the IGU Governing Council are Harish Kumar Shetty (President), Basant Kumar Repswal (Secretary General), and Manoj Joshi (Honorary Treasurer). The IOA's recognition comes after a thorough investigation into two separate Annual General Meetings (AGMs) and elections held on December 15, at different venues in New Delhi.

"If I Play Good Cricket, I Don't Need PR": MS Dhoni's Honest Take On Low Social Media Presence

Legendary India cricketer MS Dhoni is among the stars who are rarely active on social media. Dhoni called time on his international cricket career in 2020 but he remains active as a player in the Indian Premier League, playing for Chennai Super Kings. When asked about how he maintains such a low social media profile, Dhoni came up with quite an honest answer. He revealed that his managers keep pushing him to promote himself but he tells them that he doesn't need a PR (Public Relations) if his game is good.

Gautam Gambhir, Rohit Sharma To Be Grilled By BCCI. R Ashwin's Shock Retirement A Big Topic: Report

The year 2024 ended on a strange note for the Indian cricket team, with a string of poor results hurting World Test Championship final qualification chances. First the home whitewash against New Zealand and then the twin defeats in Adelaide and Melbourne leaving the team's fate hanging in balance. While tough talks are unlikely to be held, with one match still to go in the series, the coach-captain duo of Gautam Gambhir and Rohit Sharma are reportedly set to be grilled by the BCCI top management over the recent results.

"Too Much Of Clutter": Ravi Shastri Calls For New WTC Format, Points At MCG Test

Former India coach Ravi Shastri called Wednesday for a two-tier structure in Test cricket with relegation and promotion to ensure the survival of the red-ball game. His comments follow the blockbuster fourth Test between India and Australia that drew a record 373,691 spectators to the Melbourne Cricket Ground over five enthralling days. That beat the previous record of 350,534 at the same ground during the 1936-37 Ashes series against England, when Donald Bradman ruled the sport and Tests were played over six days.

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Gautam Gambhir Wanted Cheteshwar Pujara For Australia Tour. Here's What Happened Next

Gautam Gambhir, Ravi Shastri Headline 2025 New Year Wishes, Cricket Fraternity Celebrates

"Yashasvi Jaiswal Tried To Hit The Ball At Sam Konstas To...": Steve Smith's Big Allegation

Amid Pressure On Gautam Gambhir, Two-Time World Cup Winner Says No To India Coach Job Prospect

Indian Olympic Association Recognises New Leadership Of Indian Golf Union After Disputed Elections

"If I Play Good Cricket, I Don't Need PR": MS Dhoni's Honest Take On Low Social Media Presence

Gautam Gambhir, Rohit Sharma To Be Grilled By BCCI. R Ashwin's Shock Retirement A Big Topic: Report

"Too Much Of Clutter": Ravi Shastri Calls For New WTC Format, Points At MCG Test