'Not just in India, but in world cricket, we need guys who are a little bit more aggressive and play the game a little bit harder.'
It took eight years for Karun Nair to don India jersey again but 25 days into his second coming in Test cricket, the Karnataka batter could well have played his last international game
The firebrand Gautam Gambhir announced his arrival as India's head coach by successfully ensuring the ascension of Suryakumar Yadav as the new T20 captain in place of Hardik Pandya
Former India opener Gautam Gambhir has urged the International Cricket Council to revisit the two new-ball rule in limited-over formats, saying it is "unfair" to finger spinners.
It will require a lot of man management from young skipper Shubman Gill and the seasoned dressing room figurehead Gautam Gambhir to ensure that Jasprit Bumrah is accorded the respect and space he deserves.
'Yeah, 100 per cent. That's a good question, and I think that's something we'll obviously reflect on after the tour, the things we could have done better.'
Bhai, tune kya batting kiya hai, kamaal ka batting kiya tune'
Like Kumble's broken jaw, Pant batting with broken foot will be remembered for 50 years: Manjrekar
'The time during my injury was really difficult because I had to go through many phases in the last four months, witnessing ups and downs.'
For their next assignment in the ICC World Test Championship cycle, the two-time WTC runners up will aim to grab maximum points across those four home clashes. Here are five key questions the side must answer prior to their next Test match-up.
S Sreesanth reveals what Gautam Gambhir called him in an Instagram video.
Shastri feels managing the workload of players, especially bowlers, will be Gambhir's biggest challenge.
T20 Mumbai final: Teams observe minute's silence, wear black armbands for Ahmedabad crash victims
'It was tough to give up cricket. But I received very good guidance from my mother. She told me to become a nice human being, whether I am a good cricketer or not.'
Rinku Singh credits Gautam Gambhir for Sunil Narine's transformation as 'specialist opener'
A Test series win in England, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa ranks as a "bigger" achievement than an IPL title, said India's new captain Shubman Gill on Thursday.
Anshuman Gaekwad, who served Indian cricket as a player, coach and selector, succumbed to blood cancer on Wednesday night.
'I feel very happy that we are under democracy. The important thing is to pick the right people for your constituency. What we can do is more important than what the govt can do.'
All eyes were on pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah, who participated in the training session, though his availability for the match is a big doubt.
What makes this team special is their ability to fight till the end, asserts veteran cricket correspondent K R Nayar. This team has announced that England's standard is not alarmingly high and, unlike in the past, they can be beaten on their home wickets, asserts veteran cricket correspondent K R Nayar.
India start as the big favourites in both the white ball series and it will take a Herculean effort from Sri Lanka to upset the odds.
Shah Rukh Khan joined the jubilant KKR players and support staff on the field, high-fiving them and sharing emotional embraces after their thrilling win over the Sunrisers Hyderabad.
The BCCI has amended its playing conditions, introducing a provision for "serious injury replacements" in multi-day domestic tournaments for the upcoming season.
'That is how he developed his concentration and focus.'
'The quality of Bumrah is exceptional. What he has been able to do is just unbelievable so far'
Former India captain Sourav Ganguly says Gautam Gambhir will be a "good coach" for the national cricket team if he has applied for the job, and favours the appointment of a home-grown talent to the high-profile position.
Gambhir has been approached by the BCCI to gauge his interest.
'This will be a testing time for Indian cricket. And I'd say this truly marks the beginning of the Gautam Gambhir era.'
'The pressure of expectation gets the better of them and the players are not able to play their natural game. Let him grow and enjoy his cricket.'
Ashwin on Friday hailed Gautam Gambhir, the frontrunner to succeed Rahul Dravid as India's head coach, as a "fighter" and motivator par excellence
The deadline for applying for the post of Indian men's cricket team chief coach ended on Monday but both the BCCI and the top name in its wishlist, Gautam Gambhir chose to keep mum on the development.
Jasprit Bumrah had made himself available for three of the five Tests in England and the Indian team management felt it was right to honour the star pacer's call considering his workload, said assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate.
Team India's No 3 spot, associated with resilience and consistency in tough overseas conditions, may soon have a new occupant in Sai Sudharsan.
'You have the best fast bowler in the world and you make him sit out after seven days of rest. It is something very hard to believe.'
Abhishek Nayar has rejoined the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) mid-season in IPL 2025, just days after reports emerged of his exit as the Indian men's batting coach.
Maybe Shubman Gill didn't want Shardul Thakur , wanted Kuldeep Yadav: Sunil Gavaskar questions captain's say in XI
Team India wasted no time in getting their preparations underway as they kicked off their first training session at Lord's a few hours after their arrival in London on Saturday.
Opener Ben Duckett hit the most defining century of his career, exposing an out-of-depth Indian attack as England comfortably chased down a tricky target of 371 to win the opening Test by five wickets.
Shubman Gill and Jasprit Bumrah returned to India's T20 squad for next month's Asia Cup, but IPL star performers Shreyas Iyer and Yashasvi Jaiswal missed out.
Kapil said about Gambhir, "Good luck to him. All the best..."
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