Manmohan Singh, a two time former prime minister from 2004 to 2014, passed away on Thursday.
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.
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"Not make him bowl more than 12-13 overs a day": Ganguly on utilizing Bumrah on England tour
Despite living in close proximity to the series venues, Kohli is expected to remain absent not just on the field, but off it too.
Rohit hinted that the 64-Test veteran could still play a part in the remainder of the five-Test series in Australia.
As India look to bounce back from the crushing defeat in the series opener against England in Leeds, pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah's availability for the second Test in Edgbaston, scheduled to begin on July 2, has been a hot topic of discussion.
Team India vice-captain Rishabh Pant on Wednesday said that he has effected a slight change to his stance -- from open in white ball formats to more side on in Test cricket to meet the demands of the swing-friendly England conditions.
'With a new generation stepping up, Team India is not just carrying forward a legacy -- they are writing a new chapter in our cricketing history.'
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.
On July 13, 2002, the Indian cricket team achieved an extraordinary victory on foreign soil by defeating a formidable England side in their own backyard to clinch the Natwest Tri-Series, which also featured Sri Lanka.
Mandhana happy to score a ton in a format that 'is not a natural format for me.'
As Team India gear up for the much-anticipated Test series against England starting on Friday, several players in the squad will draw confidence from their county cricket experience.
'Nobody knows what's in store the next 24 hours. Unsure about travel plans.'
The marquee contest will witness an engrossing tussle for supremacy between two battle-hardened all-rounders: Jadeja, India's man for all seasons, and England's superstar Ben Stokes, who has been the face of a defining era for the Three Lions.
Gill second successive ton as skipper takes India to 310 for 5
'Raat mein bande ne chashme pehne hue hain,' Bumrah chuckled in a video shared by the BCCI.
Gambhir expects Nair to carry his good form into the Tests.
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 head coach Gautam Gambhir will rejoin the touring party on Tuesday after he returned to India due to 'personal reasons,' according to ESPNcricinfo.
'I have a deep affection for Indian cricket. If someone asked me to come back, I wouldn't say no.'
Strange selection, says Manjrekar; Irfan, Harbhajan congratulate Gill
Monty Panesar claimed India's pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah will be a big threat for England's batters.
Batting maestro Virat Kohli's long wait for an IPL title ended on Tuesday as Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) defeated Punjab Kings by six runs in the final in Ahmedabad on Tuesday.
Nitish and Shardul were thrown into the playing XI for India A during both unofficial Tests against England Lions, and both all-rounders reaped mixed results across the two contests.
"We will have an advantage...": BCCI VP Shukla on India's new-look squad for England tour
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.
Difficult to replace Bumrah but we have enough quality in squad for England tour: Gambhir
42 years of World Cup triumph: A Day that made Indian cricket what it is
Team India's No 3 spot, associated with resilience and consistency in tough overseas conditions, may soon have a new occupant in Sai Sudharsan.
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.
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.
Shubman Gill has set himself the goal of creating a team culture where every player is 'secure and happy.'
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.
It's up to the government to decide whether our team should go to any country or our team should not go to any country, BCCI vice-president Rajeev Shukla on India's travel to Pakistan for Champions Trophy in 2025.
Prem Panicker and Faisal Shariff discuss Rohit Sharma's captaincy and his impact as a batsman and explore potential successors for Team India on a special episode of the Sports And Pastime podcast.
Third-placed India close in on England in latest Women's ODI rankings update
Sanjay Bangar applauds Sai Sudharsan's 'controlled' brilliance after match-winning century
It is now-or-never for the now senior-most superstar batter to produce an all-timer series that justifies his talent.
Gautam Gambhir's appointment will be a mere formality as he is only one to have applied for the coach's post.
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