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Abhishek Nayar returns to KKR coaching staff following removal as India's assistant coach
Kolkata, April 19: Former Indian cricketer Abhishek Nayar has returned to the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) coaching set-up, announced the defending Indian Premier League (IPL) champions on Saturday.
Abhishek Nayar axed; fielding coach shown exit door by BCCI
New Delhi, April 17: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) decided to sack India's assistant coach Abhishek Nayar following the team's poor performance in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 and alleged dressing room leaks. Fielding coach T Dilip and Strength and Conditioning coach Soham Desai have also been removed as they have ended their three-year contract with the national team.
Team India head coach Gautam Gambhir arrives in Raipur to attend Cric Fest 2025
Raipur, April 13: The Indian men's cricket team head coach Gautam Gambhir arrived in Raipur on Sunday to attend Cric Fest 2025.
India head coach Gautam Gambhir extends wishes to entire nation on occasion of Hanuman Jayanti
New Delhi, April 12: India head coach Gautam Gambir offered prayers at the Chhatarpur Temple here in the national capital and extended wishes to the entire nation on the occasion of Hanuman Jayanti.
Meeting in Guwahati between chief selector Agarkar and BCCI Secretary Saikia postponed
New Delhi, March 29: A meeting in Guwahati featuring Ajit Agarkar, the chairman of the senior men’s selection committee, and Devajit Saikia, the Secretary of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), has been postponed. The meeting had originally been scheduled for Saturday.’
'Rs 3 cr each for 15 players, head coach': BCCI secy outlines distribution of Rs 58 crore reward for CT win
New Delhi, March 20: From the Rs 58 crore cash reward announced by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) for the 2025 Champions Trophy winning team, Rs 3 crore each will go to the 15 players and head coach Gautam Gambhir, said BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia to IANS.
Gautam Gambhir to train young cricketers in Raipur
Raipur, March 18: Indian cricket team head coach Gautam Gambhir is set to train young cricketers in Chhattisgarh for the first time. A special Cricket Masterclass and Training Camp will be held in April and May, where aspiring players will receive high-level coaching under Gambhir's guidance.
Team India head coach Gautam Gambhir arrives in Dehradun for Rishabh Pant's sister's wedding
Dehradun, March 12: Team India head coach of the men's cricket team, Gautam Gambhir arrived in Dehradun, Uttarakhand on Wednesday.
Whole nation is happy: Gautam Gambhir shares his feelings after India win Champions Trophy 2025
By Vipul Kashyap, New Delhi, March 12: Team India head coach Gautam Gambhir expressed his delight after the Men in Blue went on to lift the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, which took place in Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates from February 19 to March 9.
Gambhir reaches Delhi, Rohit lands in Mumbai after CT triumph
New Delhi/Mumbai, March 10: Head coach Gautam Gambhir landed in Delhi while skipper Rohit Sharma touched down in Mumbai as members of the Champions Trophy-winning Indian team dispersed from Dubai, taking various routes to their destinations on Monday.
Harshit Rana, Gautam Gambhir, Rohit Sharma return home after Champions Trophy triumph
By Vipul Kashyap, New Delhi, March 10: After India's victorious campaign in the ICC Champions Trophy, key members of the squad have returned home to a warm reception on Monday.
BCCI hails Team India's unbeaten run to ICC Champions Trophy 2025 glory
Mumbai, March 10: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) congratulated Team India on their magnificent triumph in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. India showcased their cricketing supremacy, emerging victorious in dominant fashion and reaffirming their place as the top-ranked side in both ODIs and T20Is.
Cricket fraternity celebrates India's Champions Trophy win as Rohit's side relishes new found glory
New Delhi, March 10: The cricket fraternity united to extend heartfelt wishes to India for its exemplary performance under Rohit Sharma's captaincy and head coach Gautam Gambhir' guidance leading to its third Champions Trophy title on Sunday.
He's one of top all-rounders going around in world cricket: Gautam Gambhir lauds Ravindra Jadeja ahead of Champions Trophy 2025 final
Dubai, March 8: Ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy final 2025 against New Zealand in Dubai, Team India head coach Gautam Gambhir heaped praise on star all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja and called him a "top arounder" in the world.
He's a quality player, and it is important: Gautam Gambhir hails Axar Patel ahead of Champions Trophy 2025 final
Dubai, March 8: Ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 final against New Zealand, Team India's head coach Gautam Gambhir outlined the reason behind shuffling the batting order and revealed that Axar's number five role allows him to express himself and exhibit his talent to the world.
Where are pieces going to settle: Uthappa recalls Gambhir's exit from KKR after 2017 season
Mumbai, March 7: Former Indian cricketer Robin Uthappa recalled how defending Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) struggled for years after their former skipper Gautam Gambhir's departure and his reaction to the World Cup-winning star, now an Indian team head coach, coming back to the franchise last year as a mentor.
I never thought he left us: Shah Rukh on Gambhir's return to KKR in 2024
New Delhi, March 7: Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) team owner and Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan revealed that he never thought Gautam Gambhir ever left them before his return to the franchise as mentor ahead of the last edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL).
Champions Trophy: Perpetual cribbers need to grow up, says Gambhir on India's undue venue advantage
Dubai, March 4: India head coach Gautam Gambhir on Tuesday slammed critics for claiming that India have an 'undue advantage' due to them playing all Champions Trophy 2025 games at the same venue and told the 'perpetual cribbers' to 'grow up.'
CT 2025: Gambhir hits back at perpetual cribbers, rubbishes claims of venue advantage
Dubai, March 5: Head coach Gautam Gambhir launched a scathing tirade against claims that India receives an undue advantage by playing at one venue while other teams have travelled to different locations throughout the tournament.
I don't care about it: Gautam Gambhir's simple message to critics after India storms into CT final
Dubai, March 5: Head coach Gautam Gambir didn't mince his words while reacting to the criticism he has faced over the selection of certain players and the batting order lineup after India breezed past Australia to confirm their seat in the final of the ongoing Champions Trophy.
When your captain bats with such tempo...: Gambhir hails Rohit following win in CT semis
Dubai, March 5: Following his side's win over Australia in the ICC Champions Trophy semifinal, Indian head coach Gautam Gambhir hailed skipper Rohit Sharma, saying that his high strike rate sends a "good signal" to the team.
CT 2025: Gambhir hails phenomenal Virat's planning of runs in ODIs following win over Australia in semis
Dubai, March 5: Indian head coach Gautam Gambhir was all praise for star batter Virat Kohli following his match-winning chase masterclass against Australia in the ICC Champions Trophy semifinal, saying that he knows how to plan his runs and adapt to conditions really quickly.
Champions Trophy: Gambhir's animated celebration after Smith's dismissal goes viral
New Delhi, March 4: India head coach Gautam Gambhir was seen pumped up following Australia skipper Steve Smith's dismissal in the ICC Champions Trophy semifinal clash at Dubai International Stadium on Tuesday.
Being 'Delhi da Munda' means having a stress-free approach, says Kohli ahead of 300th ODI
New Delhi, March 2: As India are set to face New Zealand in Dubai to determine who tops Group A in the Champions Trophy, India star batter Virat Kohli opened up about his Delhi roots and said his prototype 'Delhi da munda' denotes a stress-free approach towards things.
Didn't expect such over-reliance: Ryan ten Doeschate hails India spinners for impact in CT
Dubai, March 1: India's assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate acknowledged that they didn't expect 'over-reliance' on spin in the ongoing Champions Trophy. He also addressed the minimal probability of 300-plus scores on the Dubai strip and how the management operates within the Indian setup.
There's always that temptation...: KL Rahul breaks silence on playing ahead of Pant
Dubai, February 28: India's first-choice wicketkeeper batter KL Rahul admitted he feels the pressure of Rishabh Pant breathing down his neck, while waiting for his opportunity. With a player like Pant on the bench, Rahul admitted there is always a "temptation" to play either him or the explosive southpaw.
Need to start looking ahead in white-ball cricket, especially at 2027 WC: Kumble's message to India team
New Delhi, February 20: Former spinner and India captain Anil Kumble believes it is time for India to implement its transition plans in white-ball cricket after the conclusion of the ongoing Champions Trophy and build a young team to compete in the 2027 ODI World Cup. Kumble was speaking on ESPNcricinfo's Matchday show.
Harbhajan Singh hails India management for masterstroke decision before Champions Trophy
New Delhi, February 14: Former ball tweaker Harbhajan Singh believes India management's decision to include mystery spinner Varun Chakravarthy in the Champions Trophy squad is a "masterstroke."
Gautam Gambhir backs Shubman Gill after stellar ODI series against England
Ahmedabad, February 13: Shubman Gill once again proved his class with a match-winning 112 off 102 balls in the final ODI against England in Ahmedabad, helping India secure a dominant 3-0 series victory. His exceptional performances throughout the series earned him the "Player of the Series" award, as he finished as the leading run-scorer with 259 runs at an average of 86.33 and a strike rate of 103.60.
Gautam Gambhir backs India's batting strategy after 3-0 sweep against England
Ahmedabad, February 13: India's dominant 3-0 series victory over England left little room for doubt about their superiority, but one aspect of their batting order drew scrutiny. In two of the successful chases, all-rounder Axar Patel was promoted up the order, leaving KL Rahul with minimal involvement. This move, seemingly influenced by head coach Gautam Gambhir's preference for a right-left combination in the middle order, sparked debate among commentators.
Head coach Gautam Gambhir confirms India's number-one wicketkeeper ahead of Champions Trophy
Ahmedabad, February 13: India head coach Gautam Gambhir confirmed that KL Rahul is the first-choice wicketkeeper over Rishabh Pant ahead of the Champions Trophy beginning on February 19.
Shreyas Iyer wasn't supposed to be benched throughout England series: India head coach Gautam Gambhir
Ahmedabad, February 13: India head coach Gautam Gambhir finally lifted the veil over whether Shreyas Iyer was supposed to be benched throughout the three ODIs against England by affirming that the 30-year-old batter was always in the "scheme of things."
Wanted another wicket-taking option...: Gambhir on Chakravarthy's inclusion in CT squad
Ahmedabad, February 13: Head coach Gautam Gambhir shed light on the surprise inclusion of mystery spinner Varun Chakravarthy in place of young southpaw Yashasvi Jaiswal in India's 15-player squad for next week's Champions Trophy.
Clinical India crush England by 142 runs, secure series clean sweep ahead of Champions Trophy
Ahmedabad, February 12: Fine bowling performances by bowlers and top knocks by Shubman Gill, Shreyas Iyer and Virat Kohli helped India secure a clean sweep series win over England, with a 142-run win in the third ODI at Ahmedabad's Narendra Modi Stadium on Wednesday.
Zaheer Khan warns against Gambhir's 'excessive flexibility' in India's white-ball setup
New Delhi, Feb 11: Former India pacer Zaheer Khan has voiced his concerns over Team India head coach Gautam Gambhir's “excessive flexible approach” in the white-ball setup, cautioning that too much experimentation and frequent changes could lead to player insecurity.
For me, champion is me: Shreyas Iyer gives sneak peek of mentality following comeback in team
Nagpur, February 6: Shreyas Iyer gave a sneak peek of his mentality that has allowed him to define and reap success at the international level.
Ravi Shastri speaks up on India-Pakistan rivalry ahead of Champions Trophy 2025
New Delhi, February 5: Ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, former India head coach Ravi Shastri on Wednesday opened up on the rivalry between India and Pakistan and also provided insights on head coach Gautam Gambhir's remarks, as per the ICC.
Varun Chakaravarthy added to India’s ODI squad for England series
New Delhi, Feb 4: Mystery spinner Varun Chakaravarthy was on Tuesday added to India's squad for the upcoming three-match ODI series against England.
Yuvraj would be happy today seeing me bat till end, says Abhishek Sharma after his 135 vs England
Mumbai, Feb 2: Opener Abhishek Sharma, who hammered a 54-ball 135 and claimed 2 wickets for three runs to help India thrash England by 150 runs in the fifth and final T20I, said his mentor Yuvraj Singh would have been really happy with his knock as he batted till the end of the innings, staying till the 18th over at the Wankhede Stadium here on Sunday.
With ideology of selflessness, fearlessness, Gambhir clears India's T20I approach: Want to hit 250-260 regularly
Mumbai, February 3: While establishing the intention of hitting 250-plus scores regularly in T20Is, India head coach Gautam Gambhir lavished praise on his players for embracing "high-risk, high-reward cricket", which allowed them to fetch a 4-1 series win over England.