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October 1, 2026 10:38 AM

India vs WI 2nd ODI: Gautam Gambhir rues batting-friendly pitches after record chase

India coach Gautam Gambhir said the batting-friendly pitch in Guwahati was unfair on bowlers after his side completed the second-highest successful chase in one-day international history on Wednesday. India overhauled West Indies' 405-7 with an eight-wicket victory to seal the series, but Gambhir said the run-fest underlined the need for a fairer contest between bat and ball. "There has to be a bit more of a contest between bat and ball, because I think you talk about cricket - but this is not...

October 1, 2026 10:34 AM

Rohit Sharma becomes second fastest batter to enter 12,000 ODI runs club, first to hit 200 sixes in one country

India opener Rohit Sharma added two more milestones to his illustrious ODI career on Wednesday, becoming only the third Indian batter to score 12,000 runs in the format and the first batter in ODI history to hit 200 sixes in a single country. Rohit reached the 12,000-run mark during India’s second ODI against the West Indies at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati. He achieved the milestone with a single off Roston Chase in the 16th over, reaching the landmark with his 73rd run of the in...

August 5, 2026 12:18 PM

India’s silent battle off the field: Injury concerns cloud a busy cricket calendar as key players race against time

India's men's cricket team is heading into a crucial phase of the international calendar with a worrying problem that extends beyond form or selection — an increasingly long list of injuries. The team faces a demanding run of fixtures, with a packed schedule set to test its fitness levels and squad depth. Starting with the Sri Lanka Test series from August 15, India will also compete at the Asian Games in Japan before hosting Sri Lanka and travelling to New Zealand for an all-format tour. Cap...

March 3, 2026 11:33 AM

Team India coach Gautam Gambhir hails Sanju Samson’s match-winning knock

Sanju Samson delivered under pressure when it mattered most, coach Gautam Gambhir said, praising the wicket-keeper batter for his pivotal role in securing India's semi-final spot in the Twenty20 World Cup. Samson's unbeaten knock of 97 guided India to a crucial chase of 196 against the West Indies, sealing victory with four balls to spare in a must-win game on Sunday. "He's a world-class player, we all know how good a player Sanju is," Gambhir told reporters after the game. "It was all about ...

November 7, 2025 12:03 PM

India all-rounder Shivam Dube credits team backing for bowling improvement

India all-rounder Shivam Dube said the backing he received from team management had helped him develop into a utility bowler, with the 32-year-old repaying their faith in him by helping the tourists to victory in Thursday's T20 against Australia. Dube earned his place in the squad primarily because of his six-hitting prowess but it was his medium pace which did the damage on the Gold Coast where he claimed the prized wickets of rival captain Mitchell Marsh and danger man Tim David. India trium...

November 3, 2025 11:57 AM

“The girls have created history”: Gambhir, Tendulkar, Kohli and others laud Indian women after World Cup victory

Former Indian cricketers lauded the Indian women’s cricket team after their historic maiden ICC Women’s World Cup triumph, hailing it as a moment that would inspire generations to come. Team India head coach Gautam Gambhir led the chorus of appreciation, saying the victory was not just about creating history but about building a legacy. “You have not just created history, you’ve created a legacy that will inspire generations of girls!” Gambhir wrote on X. India’s T20I captain Surya...

October 14, 2025 2:38 PM

Gambhir lauds Gill’s captaincy after sweeping West Indies series

India head coach Gautam Gambhir heaped praise on Shubman Gill's leadership following their 2-0 test series sweep against West Indies at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Tuesday. The seven-wicket victory was the perfect birthday gift for Gambhir, who turned 44, at his home ground where the former India batter has a stand named after him. Gill's captaincy received a baptism of fire when he led the side out for the first time in a five-match series in England, which India split 2-2 despite the test re...

June 25, 2025 11:41 AM

India not altering plans to rest Bumrah despite loss to England in 1st Test

India will continue to prioritise Jasprit Bumrah's fitness and stick to their plan of playing the pace spearhead in only three out of the five tests against England despite losing the opener by five wickets on Tuesday, head coach Gautam Gambhir said. Bumrah, who declined the test captaincy in order to manage his workload after four months out with a back issue, was India's top bowler with 5-83 in the first innings of the Headingley thriller but went wicketless in the second. The 31-year-old's ...

June 13, 2025 3:34 PM

Gautam Gambhir flies back home from England due to family emergency

A week before India begins their five-match Test series against England in Leeds, head coach Gautam Gambhir has flown back home due to a family emergency. Gambhir had been with the Indian team at Beckenham ahead of their intra-squad practice match starting on Friday. "Yes it came to the light yesterday that Gambhir would be flying back home due to an important family emergency related to his mother. As of now, we believe that Gambhir has already linked up with his family in New Delhi. Keeping i...