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“Fitness An Excuse”: Ex-Pakistan Captain Slams BCCI Over Hardik Pandya Captaincy Snub

July 26, 2024 admin

Star all-rounder Hardik Pandya was denied the leadership role as Team India made a shock captaincy pick in Suryakumar Yadav for the T20I series against Sri Lanka. Hardik’s snub and Suryakumar’s elevation as captain has sparked a big debate in the cricketing fraternity. Over the past couple of years, Hardik led India in…

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Ravi Shastri’s Brutal Take On Gautam Gambhir’s Appointment As Head Coach, Says “No-Nonsense Guy…”

July 26, 2024 admin

Gautam Gambhir is kick off his reign as head coach of the Indian team on Saturday when the Suryakumar Yadav-led side take on Sri Lanka in the first T20I of a three-match series. Gambhir replaced former India captain Rahul Dravid at the helm after his contract expired at the end of last month….

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“It Doesn’t…”: Shubman Gill’s Honest Statement On Being Handed India Vice-Captaincy In ODI, T20Is

July 26, 2024 admin

Shubman Gill, India’s vice-captain in white-ball formats, on Thursday lauded new head coach Gautam Gambhir for his clarity of thought, while hoping to establish himself as an all-format player in the coming months. Gill will be the deputy to Suryakumar Yadav in the shortest format while he will be the second-in-command to Rohit…

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“Not Able To Understand”: World Cup-Winning Star Blasts Reasoning Behind Hardik Pandya’s Captaincy Snub

July 26, 2024 admin

Former cricketer Kris Srikkanth showered praise on star India batter Suryakumar Yadav and said that he has the qualities to lead the Men in Blue. India has named Suryakumar Yadav as the captain of their men’s T20I team for the tour of Sri Lanka, with Shubman Gill as the vice-captain of the T20I and ODI…

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KKR Connection Behind Suryakumar Yadav Becoming India’s T20I Captain? Ex-India Star’s Big Take

July 26, 2024 admin

Gautam Gambhir (left) and Suryakumar Yadav.© X/@ImTanujSingh It came as a surprise for everybody when the Board of Control for Cricket in India named Suryakumar Yadav as the captain for Sri Lanka T20Is, preferring the top-order batter over Hardik Pandya. Star all-rounder Hardik was the vice-captain of the T20 World Cup-winning Indian cricket…

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Will Rohit Sharma-Gautam Gambhir Prove To Be ‘Effective’? Ex-India Star’s Blunt Take

July 25, 2024 admin

Gautam Gambhir‘s stint as India’s new head coach will begin from July 27, when Suryakumar Yadav and co will take on Sri Lanka in a three-match T20I series. The series consists of three T20Is, followed by as many ODIs, starting from August 2. Gambhir replaced Rahul Dravid to become India’s new coach, whose…

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Gautam Gambhir Wanted This Youngster For Sri Lanka Tour. Report Reveals Why He Missed Out

July 25, 2024 admin

Indian cricket team head coach Gautam Gambhir wanted Tilak Varma for the T20I and ODI series against Sri Lanka but the youngster missed out due to injury, according to a report by Times of India. Tilak has been out of action since Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 due to hand injury. The report…

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Injured Nuwan Thushara Ruled Out Of T20I Series vs India, Dilshan Madushanka Comes In

July 25, 2024 admin

File photo of Nuwan Thushara.© AFP Sri Lanka pacer Nuwan Thushara has been ruled out of the upcoming three-match T20 International series against India after picking up a finger injury at training. The 29-year-old injured his left thumb while fielding during a training session on Wednesday. Although the injury was sustained on his…

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“De Do Bhaiya Bat”: After Virat Kohli, Rinku Singh’s Funny Request To Suryakumar Yadav Goes Viral

July 25, 2024 admin

Suryakumar Yadav (left) and Rinku Singh.© Instagram Rinku Singh has once again caught limelight for asking a bat from his fellow teammate. He earlier asked Virat Kohli for the latter’s bat during India Premier League 2024. The request of the southpaw was later fulfilled. He has now asked Suryakumar Yadav for a bat….

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Gautam Gambhir Takes Charge Of His Training Session Ahead Of 1st T20I vs Sri Lanka. Watch

July 25, 2024 admin

New India head coach Gautam Gambhir took charge of his first practice session on Wednesday, ahead of the first T20I against Sri Lanka in Pallekele. The Indian team arrived in Colombo on Monday, before the Suryakumar Yadav-led side, before making a short trip to Pallekele in the Central Province. India and Sri Lanka…

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