The 42-year-old Gambhir, a key member of the 2011 ODI World Cup-winning Indian side, led Kolkata Knight Riders to IPL titles in 2012 and 2014.
With over 500 runs, six crucial catches, the most by an Indian on the tour, Rahul led by example and lived up to his wiseman tag.
Australian quick Josh Hazlewood expressed that India's rare series whitewash at home to New Zealand could "awaken a sleeping giant" as they prepare to take on the ICC World Test Championship table-toppers in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy from November 22 onwards.
Needing 7 to win, Siraj is given the ball and who better than Mr Lion Heart to script India's narrowest win in Test cricket. It takes Siraj a stinging yorker to send Atkinson's stumps flying -- the ball hitting low on the off stump.
Gavaskar didn't mince words while pointing out the repeated failures of the team's batters, who failed to cross the 200 mark six out of nine times during the series.
India will be accorded a tough welcome to Australia as the Optus Stadium pitch for the opening Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy has been prepared to offer "good bounce and pace"
Karun Nair's struggles at the crucial No. 3 position is a big headache for Team India.
Team India's new red-ball skipper Shubman Gill, vice-captain Rishabh Pant, pacer Mohammed Siraj, and a few others were reportedly invited by Kohli for an evening get-together at his home in London.
'Nobody knows what's in store the next 24 hours. Unsure about travel plans.'
As fans celebrated his bold leadership, a black Nike vest he sported during the drinks break has triggered questions about a potential breach of BCCI's apparel deal with Adidas.
The Indian players enjoyed a game of beach volleyball as they touched down in Barbados for the next leg of the T20 World Cup 2024.
India's tour of Bangladesh, which was scheduled for August this year, has been postponed to 2026 'owing to international cricketing commitments', the BCCI announced on Saturday.
Lord's venue promises to be a cracker of a contest, especially with another round in the ongoing rivalry between two modern legends - Indian pacer Jasprit Bumrah and England's star batter Joe Root.
Coming off a commanding 336-run win at Edgbaston, Team India not only ended their winless streak at the historic venue, but also levelled the five-match series 1-1 in stunning fashion thanks to Shubman Gill's twin hundreds and a rousing spell from pacer Akash Deep.
Manmohan Singh, a two time former prime minister from 2004 to 2014, passed away on Thursday.
Rohit hinted that the 64-Test veteran could still play a part in the remainder of the five-Test series in Australia.
'We've got some solid batsmen in the dressing room. And yeah, it's exciting in every way.'
A veterans' cricket match involving India and Pakistan in the World Championship of Legends in London on Sunday has been cancelled after Indian players, including Shikhar Dhawan, refused to be a part of it citing the Pahalgam terror attack in April.
'The more you bat in England, the better it is because you never feel you are set in England.'
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has decided to organize three four-day practice matches against England Lions in the UK before the upcoming Test series against England.
It's unbelievable because I was waiting for a long time: Siraj on his six-wicket haul
India head coach Gautam Gambhir will rejoin the touring party on Tuesday after he returned to India due to 'personal reasons,' according to ESPNcricinfo.
As Indian cricketer KL Rahul spends Father's Day away in England with Team India
'The most important thing for India is to throw the counter punch almost immediately.'
Can Shubman Gill and his men rewrite the script once more? The answer begins unrolling on July 23.
Led by Shubman Gill, a defiant India put on a mentally strong and technically disciplined response to keep the series alive with England 2-1 up. While there were plenty of positives to take forward, a few concerns continue to linger as the series heads to a decider at The Oval.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India shared a clip of the players boarding the team bus on their arrival in New York City.
Pak hockey team must play in India and India should reciprocate: Ex-Pak captain Butt
Here's wishing the OG 'Captain Fantastic' a very Happy Birthday.
'I just think we'll find another way to do it.'
"He needs to score a bit more runs when it's seaming and swinging": Sourav Ganguly urges Shubman Gill to step up as captain, batter in testing English conditions
India's historic first-ever Test win at Edgbaston by a massive 336 runs after losing the first Test was a triumph of Grit, Resilience, Excellence, Aggressiveness, and Tactfulness, a truly GREAT performance that will be remembered for years, asserts veteran cricket correspondent K R Nayar.
India were thoroughly exposed in their 10-wicket loss in the second Test of the Border Gavaskar Trophy with the match ending in less than two-and-a-half days as Australia bounced back to level the five-game series 1-1.
As India prepares to take on England in the first Test at Leeds, all eyes will be on pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah.
Ravi Shastri cautions India about resting Bumrah in second Test against England
Mohammed Shami has made a stunning return to competitive cricket after a year-long injury layoff, excelling for Bengal in their Ranji Trophy victory against Madhya Pradesh. Shami's impressive performance included seven wickets across two innings and a quickfire 37 with the bat, helping Bengal secure a narrow 11-run win.
If series is on the line and Bumrah is fit, he has to play: Ian Bell
V V S Laxman said the Indian team's aggressive approach is the primary reason behind the wholehearted support they receive anywhere across the globe.
Bhai, tune kya batting kiya hai, kamaal ka batting kiya tune'
'Shubman Gill is a great thinker and player, but man management will be key to his leadership success.'
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