India head coach Gautam Gambhir urged his young Test squad to prepare thoroughly for the upcoming two-match series against Sri Lanka, emphasizing readiness for spin-friendly conditions as part of the World Test Championship.
India head coach Gautam Gambhir faces high pressure ahead of a two-Test series in Sri Lanka as the team struggles in Test cricket and risks missing another WTC final.
Former Indian umpire Anil Chaudhary discusses Virat Kohli's on-field aggression, recalling a 2013 IPL altercation with Gautam Gambhir, while praising Kohli's passion and noting it never crosses into malice.
Former India wicketkeeper Deep Dasgupta believes head coach Gautam Gambhir and captain Shubman Gill will face significant pressure in the upcoming Test series against Sri Lanka. This follows recent Test series losses, and India's performance will be crucial for their World Test Championship final qualification hopes.
Former India wicketkeeper-batter Deep Dasgupta believes head coach Gautam Gambhir and captain Shubman Gill will face significant pressure as India begins its two-match Test series against Sri Lanka in Galle on August 15, following recent series losses against New Zealand, Australia, and South Africa.
India suffers a massive 125-run T20I defeat in Nottingham, their fourth consecutive loss. Captain Shreyas Iyer calls the batting "atrocious" amid concerns over captaincy, IPL-influenced play, and questionable selection choices.
Four months after defending the T20 World Cup, India's cricket team, under new captain Shreyas Iyer, has lost four of their last five matches. Head coach Gautam Gambhir attributes the struggles to a "reset" and player development, citing inexperience and adjustments to new conditions.
Head coach Gautam Gambhir clarified Sanju Samson's absence from India's T20I side, stating the wicketkeeper-batter has received clarity on his role. Despite Samson's past contributions, current form influences selection, and players must earn their place. This comes after India's record 125-run defeat to England.
Sanju Samson, Player of the Tournament in the T20 World Cup, has been excluded from India's squad for the Zimbabwe series. This decision, following captain Suryakumar Yadav's exclusion, is attributed to Samson's inconsistency despite recent strong performances. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's emergence is also a key factor.
India's 2-0 T20I series loss to Ireland prompts criticism. Former batter Manoj Tiwary argues management and coaching staff, led by Gautam Gambhir, should be held accountable, not just captain Shreyas Iyer.
Shreyas Iyer has been appointed captain of India's T20I team for the upcoming Ireland series, marking his return to national leadership. Head coach Gautam Gambhir congratulated him, and Iyer outlined his vision for a united, supportive, and fearless team culture.
15-year-old batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi trained with the senior Indian cricket team in Belfast, ahead of a potential T20I debut against Ireland. If selected, he would become the youngest Indian male international cricketer, breaking Sachin Tendulkar's record.
S. Sreesanth has questioned head coach Gautam Gambhir's role in India's recent white-ball cricket triumphs, arguing players like Sanju Samson and Suryakumar Yadav deserve more credit. Samson was Player of the Tournament in the 2026 T20 World Cup.
Members of the Indian men's cricket team, including Rohit Sharma, Gautam Gambhir, Shubman Gill, Shreyas Iyer, and Ishan Kishan, have sent messages of support to the Indian women's team ahead of their T20 World Cup opener against Pakistan. They urged the 'Women in Blue' to play fearlessly and bring home the trophy.
Members of the Indian men's cricket team, including Rohit Sharma, Gautam Gambhir, Shubman Gill, Shreyas Iyer, and Ishan Kishan, have sent messages of support to the women's team ahead of their T20 World Cup opener against Pakistan. They urged the 'Women in Blue' to play fearlessly and bring home the trophy.
Members of the Indian men's cricket team, including Rohit Sharma, Gautam Gambhir, Shubman Gill, Shreyas Iyer, and Ishan Kishan, have sent messages of support to the women's team ahead of their ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 opener against Pakistan. They urged the players to be fearless and bring home the trophy.
Gautam Gambhir's animated reaction to KL Rahul's stunning six against Afghanistan in the first ODI became a talking point. Rahul's unbeaten 39 and Shubman Gill's 84* guided India to a comfortable seven-wicket victory.
Afghanistan opener Rahmanullah Gurbaz scored a stunning 102 off 51 balls against India, crediting head coach Gautam Gambhir for refining his batting approach after a recent Test defeat. Despite Gurbaz's century, Afghanistan was bowled out for 194.
India's ODI team faces dressing room challenges as Shubman Gill's captaincy struggles and senior player roles remain uncertain ahead of the 2027 World Cup. Head coach Gautam Gambhir needs to assert authority in the ODI format.
Sai Sudharsan scored 81 in India's one-off Test against Afghanistan, crediting coach Gautam Gambhir and captain Shubman Gill for the unconditional support that gave him freedom to perform without pressure.
India head coach Gautam Gambhir supports Rishabh Pant's natural batting style but emphasizes the need to adapt to match situations, as Pant prepares for his 50th Test amid challenges.
Mohammad Kaif strongly backs Shreyas Iyer as the ideal candidate for India's T20I captaincy, citing his leadership credentials, successful association with Gautam Gambhir, and proven record as both captain and batter in IPL.
Suryakumar Yadav's T20I captaincy is under scrutiny due to poor form. The selection committee, led by Ajit Agarkar and with coach Gautam Gambhir's input, is reportedly divided on his successor, with Shreyas Iyer, Axar Patel, Ishan Kishan, and Sanju Samson being considered.
India's T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav faces scrutiny over his form and captaincy. The selection committee is set to discuss his future, with potential successors like Shreyas Iyer, Axar Patel, Ishan Kishan, and Sanju Samson being considered.
