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India clinched the ODI series against England with a 305-run chase in the 2nd ODI, led by Rohit Sharma’s century. However, Axar Patel’s promotion over KL Rahul raised questions about the team’s strategy.

Former India cricketer criticizes Axar Patel’s promotion ahead of KL Rahul in England ODIs

India clinched the ODI series against England with a 305-run chase in the 2nd ODI, led by Rohit Sharma&rsquo;s century. However, Axar Patel&rsquo;s promotion over KL Rahul raised questions about the team&rsquo;s strategy.

Team India successfully chased down a challenging target of 305 runs against England in the second ODI at Cuttack on Sunday, with skipper Rohit Sharma leading from the front with the bat.&nbsp;
While the victory appeared comfortable, certain decisions by the Gautam Gambhir-led team management have left experts puzzled. Former India cricketer Dodda Ganesh was particularly vocal on social media, raising some critical questions about the team's approach.
One of the most debated decisions was sending all-rounder Axar Patel ahead of wicketkeeper-batter KL Rahul, a move that has been repeated multiple times in this series.&nbsp;
Rahul, a natural top-order batter, has frequently had his batting position altered to fit the team&rsquo;s strategy. Additionally, despite not being a specialist wicketkeeper, he has been assigned the role to help balance the playing XI.
While the choice of Rahul over Rishabh Pant as the wicketkeeper hasn&rsquo;t sparked much controversy, his batting position has raised eyebrows. In the second ODI, Rahul was sent in at No. 6, behind Axar, who is primarily regarded as a bowling all-rounder.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
Axar Patel again ahead of KL Rahul? I&rsquo;m speechless. Does it make any sense to push a genuine batter like Rahul to no 6? When you&rsquo;re 5/3, do you&rsquo;ve the courage to send Axar on a tricky pitch? If not, what sense does this experiment make?Absolutely mindless this <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/INDvENG?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#INDvENG</a>
&mdash; Dodda Ganesh | ದೊಡ್ಡ ಗಣೇಶ್ (@doddaganesha) <a href="https://twitter.com/doddaganesha/status/1888609472152846415?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 9, 2025</a></blockquote>
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"Axar Patel again ahead of KL Rahul? I'm speechless. Does it make any sense to push a genuine batter like Rahul to No. 6? When you're 5/3, do you have the courage to send Axar on a tricky pitch? If not, what sense does this experiment make? Absolutely mindless this," Ganesh wrote on X (formerly Twitter).
One possible explanation behind this tactical decision is head coach Gautam Gambhir&rsquo;s preference for maintaining a left-hand and right-hand combination in the middle order. However, whether this approach truly benefits the team remains debatable.
As for the match itself, Rohit Sharma returned to form in spectacular fashion, notching up his 32nd ODI century. His innings laid the foundation for India's series-winning performance, propelling the hosts to a 2-0 lead with one game remaining.
"...when people have played for a number of years and scored so many runs over the years... that means something," Rohit said in a video shared by BCCI.
"I've played this game for a long time now and I understand what is required of me. So, it's just about going out there and doing your things, and what I did today was one of my things."
"In my mind, it was just about doing things that I do, trying to bat the way I do. I've been here long enough... one or two knocks are not going to change my mind and the way I bat. But (it was) just another day in the office," the 37-year-old added.
While India&rsquo;s performance in the series has been commendable, the persistent changes in batting positions raise important questions. Tactical flexibility is crucial in modern cricket, but constant experimentation with key players could lead to inconsistency.
If these adjustments ultimately help the team in high-pressure situations, they might be justified. However, if such decisions backfire in crucial games, they could be viewed as unnecessary tinkering with a settled lineup. Only time will tell whether these strategic moves pay off in the long run.
With the third and final ODI approaching, it remains to be seen whether India will continue with this approach or make further adjustments. Will the team persist with the left-hand right-hand combination, or will they opt for a more conventional batting order?
Given the series is already won, this match could serve as an opportunity for further experimentation or a chance to solidify a stable lineup ahead of future challenges.

The BCCI has taken steps to address India's recent struggles in Test cricket. The team management was questioned about performance issues, with IPL salaries highlighted as a factor. 

BCCI grills Rohit Sharma, Gambhir over recent Test failures

The BCCI has taken steps to address India's recent struggles in Test cricket. The team management was questioned about performance issues, with IPL salaries highlighted as a factor.&nbsp;

The Indian cricketing landscape is abuzz following a recent meeting between Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) officials, chief selector Ajit Agarkar, head coach Gautam Gambhir, and Test captain Rohit Sharma. The gathering has revealed some key discussions about the current state of Indian cricket, especially in the Test format.
In the wake of India&rsquo;s disappointing defeats against Australia and New Zealand, the BCCI raised questions about the team's performance and sought explanations from the management. The losses have highlighted several issues, including the future direction of the team.
A report indicates that one member of the team management pointed to the lucrative IPL paychecks as a potential factor behind some players' inability to perform well in Test cricket. The suggestion was that the large financial rewards from IPL contracts may have led some players to deprioritize the longer format of the game.
To address these concerns and improve the team&rsquo;s recent slump, the BCCI is reportedly introducing a series of changes. One significant measure will limit players' time with their families during tours. For extended tours lasting up to 45 days, family members will only be allowed to accompany players for a maximum of 14 days. For shorter tours, the limit is reduced to one week. Additionally, players will no longer be permitted to use private transport for travel to and from practice or matches.
These new guidelines were shared with Rohit Sharma, Gautam Gambhir, and Ajit Agarkar during a meeting with BCCI officials in Mumbai last Saturday, with the aim of enhancing focus on Test cricket and improving the team&rsquo;s overall performance.

As India prepares for the final Test against Australia, speculation surrounds Rohit Sharma's place in the team due to poor form, while Rishabh Pant’s shot selection could see him dropped.

Pressure mounts on Rohit Sharma as India braces for must-win Sydney Test

There are reports that Rishabh Pant's shot selection has invited the wrath of Gambhir, who is now planning a rap on the knuckles by dropping him in favour of Dhruv Jurel.

Battered by extra bounce and seam movement along with scathing criticism of his leadership, India skipper Rohit Sharma's career as a Test cricketer seems headed for a dispiriting climax amid swirling speculation that he is set to be dropped from the fifth and final Test against Australia starting here on Friday.
Rohit, just like Melbourne, was last among recognised batters to enter the nets but this was after head coach Gautam Gambhir refused to confirm whether the out-of-form skipper will be at the toss on Friday morning.
"We will take a call on the playing XI after looking at the pitch," Gambhir gave a cryptic reply to a straight query on whether Rohit will play.
If it happens, Rohit will become the first Indian captain to be dropped on account of poor form and he would have none to blame except for the abysmal return of 31 runs from five innings.
Should this happen, pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah, who has been the team's top performer with an astonishing 30 wickets in four outings at a sub-20 average, will take over the leadership role. It was under Bumrah's captaincy that India won its only Test on the tour so far -- the lung-opener in Perth.
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Where would that leave Rohit?
Mahendra Singh Dhoni and Anil Kumble walked into Test retirements mid-series as their bodies could no longer take the rigours of the longest format.
However, in Rohit's case, he will be dropped on the basis of form after Gambhir made it clear that performance is the only thing that would keep a player in the dressing room helmed by him.
If he doesn't come out for toss on Friday, it would be safe to conclude that Rohit, the Test batter, played his last knock at the MCG earlier this week where he looked completely out of place on a good track.
While Gambhir didn't spell out the playing eleven, there were enough indications that India might bring back Shubman Gill at number three.
"Indian cricket's transition is in safe hands as long as there are honest people in the dressing room. Only criteria to be in that dressing room is performance," Gambhir said at the pre-match press conference.
Trailing 1-2, a win for Australia will seal their place in the final at the Lord's against South Africa.
India, on other hand, not only require a win but also need Sri Lanka to not lose any of their two Tests at home against Pat Cummins' men.
The visitors aren't looking like a team at ease right now especially Rohit, who is caught between a rock and a hard place both as skipper and batter.
He may or may not announce retirement but playing the traditional format after Sydney looks a long shot.
Add to this, the murmurs of dissension in the team that could have a bearing on how the players perform.
The implosion started with Ravichandran Ashwin retiring and going back home midway through the series and Rohit's poor form has certainly made him lose a bit of command.
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Rishabh Pant in line of fire
There are reports that Rishabh Pant's shot selection has invited the wrath of Gambhir, who is now planning a rap on the knuckles by dropping him in favour of Dhruv Jurel.
If Pant is indeed axed from the game, it would be a redux of the time when legendary all-rounder Kapil Dev was taught a lesson for his poor shot selection during a 1984 tour of England with a similar omission.
During practice on Thursday, Jurel got the same net time as his senior.
When an Australian reporter asked if had some stern words for the boys post the 184-run drubbing in Melbourne, Gambhir didn't deny having an "honest conversation" and also stressed on the need to play for the team's cause.
Pant was also seen engaged in a long conversation with vice captain Jasprit Bumrah.
India will also have to make one change owing to Akash Deep's stiff back that has forced him out.
The coach's favourite Harshit Rana could be in but with his questionable consistency and drop in speed in the second and third spells, Prasidh Krishna can't be ruled out either.
In this backdrop, facing an Australian team with Steve Smith and Marnus Labuschagne back in form isn't an easy proposition.
"I haven't actually noticed as I am in my own bubble," Pat Cummins said when asked about whether he noticed that in the rival camp, another out-of-form batter Virat Kohli has been looking more proactive in the leadership role than the regular skipper.
The Australian team will be handing a debut to all-rounder Beau Webster, who would replace an off-colour Mitchell Marsh who hasn't scored much runs throughout the series.
"There is one change with Beau Webster coming in place of Mitch Marsh. Mitch knows that he hasn't scored enough runs," the home skipper informed.
Cummins will also have Mitchell Starc for company as he has been cleared after back scans.
The pitch, according to Cummims, is seamer-friendly. He said the fast bowlers are "happy with the surface".
Despite the challenging build-up, Gambhir said he is "extremely confident" of retaining the Border Gavaskar Trophy. The players will hope to be as confident as they prepare for the fight to keep their World Test Final chances alive.
Teams (from):
Australia: Pat Cummins (captain), Sam Konstas, Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Steve Smith, Alex Carey (wk), Beau Webster, Mitchell Starc, Scott Boland and Nathan Lyon
India: Rohit Sharma (captain), Jasprit Bumrah (vice captain), Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant (wk), Dhruv Jurel (wk), Ravindra Jadeja, Mohammed Siraj, Harshit Rana, Prasidh Krishna, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Tanush Kotian, Sarfaraz Khan.
Match starts at 5 am IST.

India's head coach Gautam Gambhir emphasizes the importance of private dressing room debates, honest conversations, and performance as key to staying in the team.

Gautam Gambhir Prioritizes Honesty and Performance in Indian Cricket

Gambhir also confirmed that pacer Akash Deep will miss the New Year Test with a stiff back, though he refrained from naming a replacement for him.

Asserting that "debates" in the dressing room should not come out in public domain, India head coach Gautam Gambhir on Thursday said he has had some "honest" conversations with his players as only performance can help them stay in the set-up.
Gambhir also side-stepped queries on whether out-of-form skipper Rohit Sharma will get a place in the final XI for the fifth and final Test against Australia starting on Friday.
Amid speculation of unrest in the dressing room, the feisty head coach sought to douse the fire by declaring that they were "just reports, not truth".
"Debates between coach and player should remain in dressing room. Stern words. They were just reports not truth," Gambhir said in the pre-match press meet here.
"Indian cricket will be in safe hands till honest people stay in the dressing room. Only thing that keeps you in the dressing room is performance," he added.
"There were honest words and honesty is important," he asserted.
Gambhir refused to say whether Rohit will get a place in the team. The question thrown at him was why the captain had not come to address the match-eve press conference as is the norm and if he is there in the final XI.
"Everything is fine with Rohit. The head coach is here and that should be enough. We will decide on the playing XI after looking at the pitch," Gambhir said.
The former opener also said his discussions with senior batter Virat Kohli and Rohit have only been about strategies to win the ongoing Test series.
"Every individual knows what are the areas to work on. We have only had one conversation with them (and that is) how to win Test matches," he said.
Gambhir also confirmed that pacer Akash Deep will miss the New Year Test with a stiff back, though he refrained from naming a replacement for him.
Although he refused to analyse individuals when asked about the questionable shot selection of players like Rishabh Pant in crunch situations, Gambhir did assert that the team's interest is paramount.
"I don't want to talk about individuals. Team first ideology matters. People can play natural game but in team sport, individuals only contribute," he said.

Gambhir is known to be a bowlers' captain but he also proved to be a bowlers' coach in the final T20I vs the Lankans

Gautam Gambhir-Suryakumar Yadav era lay foundation stone for golden days to come in Indian cricket

It might have been just 1 series but early signs prove that Suryakumar Yadav over Hardik Pandya as the T20I skipper was a master stroke by Guru Gambhir.

Gambhir is known to be a bowlers' captain but he also proved to be a bowlers' coach in the final T20I vs the Lankans

Jasprit Bumrah and Arshdeep Singh were Team India's death bowlers a month ago but exactly 30 days after the historic T20 World Cup triumph, it's Suryakumar Yadav and Rinku Singh who emerged as the new go-to bowlers in the death overs. Welcome to the Gautam Gambhir era.
The moment Gauti took over the charge of the Indian Cricket Team, the first major decision he made was to appoint Surya as the skipper of the T20 side.
The world had already seen what Sky, the batter was capable of, but Surya proved GG's decision of trusting him with captaincy the right call as Team India whitewashed Sri Lanka in Gambhir's first confinement as India's Head Coach.
Interestingly, it was none other than Surya who won his 5th Player of the Series award. Interestingly, he is 2nd only to Virat Kohli on the list of most Player of the Series awards in T20Is, with the former India captain winning 7. However, Surya has played 26 series less than Virat.
Gambhir is known to be a bowlers' captain but he also proved to be a bowlers' coach in the final T20I vs the Lankans. If defending low totals is an art, Gambhir was the Picasso of it during his playing days. Who can forget bowling out RCB for just 49, when KKR was defending a mere 131 during an IPL 2017 match.
He may not be directly involved with the game now, but it seems that Gauti's fierce brand of cricket rubbed off on Surya, the captain as well. In the 1st match, Riyan Parag bowled in the death. In the 2nd T20I, it was Axar Patel but Surya surprised in the final game when he threw the ball to Rinku Singh to bowl the 19th and took up the responsibility of bowling the final over. The result: A match which was in Sri Lanka's bag, went into the Super Over and India emerged victorious from nowhere.
Suryakumar Yadav shining bright under Gambhir is not today's phenomenon but GG has been rooting for him ever since Sky played under him at KKR. Gambhir saw the potential Surya had and clearly, Sky picked up the tricks of the trade from Gauti's bag.
It might have been just 1 series but early signs prove that Surya over Hardik Pandya as the T20I skipper was a master stroke by Guru Gambhir and is something that separates him from the rest.

Though both buried their differences during IPL 2024 when KKR mentor Gambhir came up to RCB batter Kohli and the two players shared a hug, fans and some experts are still unsure if this partnership will work out without fireworks.

Gautam Gambhir breaks silence on his relationship with Virat Kohli

Gautam Gambhir finally broke his silence about his relationship with Virat Kohli as he embarks on a new journey as Team India head coach. Tap to know what he said in the Press Conference

Though both buried their differences during IPL 2024 when KKR mentor Gambhir came up to RCB batter Kohli and the two players shared a hug, fans and some experts are still unsure if this partnership will work out without fireworks.

Gautam Gambhir and Virat Kohli. There have been numerous instances when these two have clashed on the cricket field and fans have seen some ugly exchanges between the two.
But starting the ODI series in Sri Lanka, Gambhir and Virat, two former India teammates and Delhi lads will share the same dressing room.
Though both buried their differences during IPL 2024 when KKR mentor Gambhir came up to RCB batter Kohli and the two players shared a hug, fans and some experts are still unsure if this partnership will work out without fireworks.
However, the new Indian Cricket Team head coach put those questions to rest ahead of India's departure for the Sri Lanka tour.
"Good for the TRP. But my relationship with Virat Kohli is not public. What kind of a relationship I share with Virat Kohli is between 2 mature individuals. On the field, everyone has the right to fight for their own team, for their own jersey and want to come back in a winning dressing room. But at the moment we are representing India and 140 crore Indians. And I'm sure we got to be on the same page and make India proud."
"I share every good relationship with Virat off the field and we will continue to do that. Making India proud is our job. He is a thorough professional, he is a world-class athlete and a world-class player, I have always said that. I have huge respect for him as a player and it's going to continue that way. Hopefully, we can work together really well," Gambhir stated.
There were also speculations about Virat and Rohit Sharma's future with the Indian team after the two senior cricketers announced their retirement from the shortest format.
GG made it clear that both of them are very much in the plans going forward.
"They have shown what they can deliver at the big stage. Whether it is the T20 World Cup or the ODI World Cup. I think both of them have a lot more cricket left in them. We&rsquo;ve got the Champions Trophy, a tour of Australia, so they will be motivated. If they keep their fitness then even the 2027 World Cup. To answer how much cricket is left in them is difficult. Any team that has players of their class would love to have them for as long as possible," Gambhir said in the press conference.
When asked what he made of the workload management of Rohit and Kohli, as well as pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah, Gambhir stated that while the batters ideally should play all formats, pacers need to be used judiciously.
"I&rsquo;ve said it before, workload management for someone like Jasprit (Bumrah) is important. He is one rare bowler, that anyone would want. You want him to play important games. That&rsquo;s why the workload management for not just him but fast bowlers is important."
"If you are a batter, who&rsquo;s batting well, you might as well just play all formats. Rohit and Virat have retired from T20Is now, so they will play two formats from now. Hopefully, they are available for most of the games,&rdquo; he added.

It was a mere formality as Gambhir was the frontrunner for the top job and his appointment didn't come as a surprise for any fan or cricket expert.

Gautam Gambhir era begins in Indian cricket; Team India has a new Head Coach

The writing was on the wall and it did come true on Wednesday. Gautam Gambhir has been officially appointed as the head coach of the Indian Cricket Team.

It was a mere formality as Gambhir was the frontrunner for the top job and his appointment didn't come as a surprise for any fan or cricket expert.

The writing was on the wall and it did come true on Wednesday. Gautam Gambhir has been officially appointed as the head coach of the Indian Cricket Team.
It was a mere formality as Gauti was the frontrunner for the top job and his appointment didn't come as a surprise for any fan or cricket expert.
BCCI Secretary Jay Shah made the announcement on his official X account and welcomed Gambhir on board.
'Modern-day cricket has evolved rapidly, and Gautam has witnessed this changing landscape up close. Having endured the grind and excelled in various roles throughout his career, I am confident that Gautam is the ideal person to steer Indian Cricket forward,' Jay Shah wrote.
Gambhir had earlier said that he would be honoured to coach Team India but had reportedly made two demands. One, that he will have his own support staff and second, that there should be separate teams for white ball and red ball cricket. Both of which were accepted by the BCCI.
Gambhir succeeds Rahul Dravid, whose tenure as the India head coach ended with the T20 World Cup 2024 triumph.
The 42-year-old was appointed as the mentor of IPL side Kolkata Knight Riders just last year and guided KKR to winning the tournament in his very first stint.
However, he will have to step down from that role now and Gambhir was even spotted in Kolkata recently where he reportedly shot a farewell video for KKR fans.
His stint as India head coach starts from the Sri Lanka series in July and fans will hope that it's the start of another glorious chapter in Indian cricket.

Gautam Gambhir is set to be named India's new head coach after being spotted at Mumbai Airport. Following Rahul Dravid's tenure, he emerged as the top contender. BCCI's Jay Shah confirmed that the announcement will be before India's tour of Sri Lanka

Gautam Gambhir spotted in Mumbai; BCCI announcement for India Head Coach imminent?

Gautam Gambhir is set to be named India's new head coach after being spotted at Mumbai Airport. Following Rahul Dravid's tenure, Gambhir emerged as the top contender. BCCI's Jay Shah confirmed that the announcement will be before India's tour of Sri Lanka.
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Gautam Gambhir looks set to be appointed as India's new head coach in the coming days after he was spotted at the Mumbai Airport on Saturday.
The former captain had emerged as the leading contender to take over the reins after Rahul Dravid's tenure ended following a successful T20 World Cup campaign.&nbsp;
On July 1st, B-C-C-I secretary Jay Shah had revealed that the new head coach will be named before India's tour of Sri Lanka later this month.&nbsp;
What added fuel to the speculation is that Gambhir worked on an emotional farewell video for fans at the Eden Gardens. A report by Times Now had revealed that the Kolkata Knight Riders mentor was working with his personal team on a video to bid farewell to the I-P-L franchise.
The 42-year-old spent two seasons mentoring Lucknow Super Giants before returning to K-K-R last year and guided them to their third I-P-L crown.
So does this mean India's new head coach is all but confirmed? When do you think B-C-C-I will announce it?

The 2 titles KKR won in 2012 and in 2014 both came under Gambhir but the post-Gauti era produced no titles for the Knights.

Gautam Gambhir and KKR, a match made in heaven | IPL 2024 final, KKR vs SRH

Gautam Gambhir and KKR. It's nothing less than a match made in heaven and it was on display throughout IPL 2024. Tap to relive the Gambhir-KKR moments

Gautam Gambhir and KKR, a match made in heaven

<h2>The 2 titles KKR won in 2012 and in 2014 both came under Gambhir but the post-Gauti era produced no titles for the Knights.</h2>

Gautam Gambhir and KKR. It's nothing less than a match made in heaven and it was on display throughout IPL 2024. The man who made KKR into a force to reckon with back in 2011, Kolkata's adopted son returned to the Knight's den ahead of this season and turned their fortunes around yet again.
KKR missed Gauti ever since the franchise parted ways with him after IPL 2017. The 2 titles KKR won in 2012 and in 2014 both came under Gambhir but the post-Gauti era produced no titles for the Knights.
The KKR management finally realised that they needed to bring the mastermind back and the return of Gambhir brought glory days back for the Knight Riders in his very first season as a mentor.
"Everyone in this group will be treated equally. There is no senior-junior, there is no domestic-international because we have got one mission that is to win this IPL. So everyone needs to follow that one simple path. On 26th May, we should be there, giving everything positive and it starts from today." These were the words by Gambhir to KKR players upon joining them as the mentor and the group responded gracefully.
It might be Shreyas Iyer who captained the Knight Riders but KKR was always Gauti's team, at least for the fans.
Shah Rukh Khan, KKR's co-owner giving a long kiss to Gambhir on his forehead after winning the title made it clear what he meant for the management.
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king <a href="https://twitter.com/iamsrk?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@iamsrk</a> gives Gautam Gambhir a forehead kiss. <a href="https://t.co/Y133fHgnHH">pic.twitter.com/Y133fHgnHH</a>
&mdash; Nidhi (@SrkianNidhiii) <a href="https://twitter.com/SrkianNidhiii/status/1794783202885968319?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 26, 2024</a></blockquote>
From auction decisions to baking youngsters like Harshit Rana, Vaibhav Arora, Ramandeep Singh, Angkrish Raghuvanshi and others to bringing back the OG KKR culture, life came full circle for Gautam Gambhir. &nbsp;

The interaction was a reflection of the journey the duo have undertaken at the franchise, from Gambhir's captaincy in 2014 to his mentorship in 2024, winning two titles, 12 years apart. 


Watch: Gautam Gambhir and Sunil Narine's viral celebration after KKR win IPL 2024 | KKR vs SRH

The interaction was a reflection of the journey the duo have undertaken at the franchise, from Gambhir's captaincy in 2012 and 2014 to his mentorship in 2024, winning three titles in a span of 12 years.&nbsp;

From 2012 to 2024, the Sunil Narine-Gautam Gambhir bond has come a full circle!&nbsp; The Caribbean spinner was part of the victorious purple brigade in 2012 and 2014 when Gautam Gambhir led them to their two titles.&nbsp; And now, in 2024, when Gambhir returned to Kolkata as mentor, Narine was still here.&nbsp; Enroute to their first two titles, Narine was instrumental with the ball, taking 24 wickets in 2012 and 21 wickets in 2014.&nbsp; While, this time around, on Gambhir's insistence, Narine took the opener's slot, giving a major boost to the KKR batting line-up. He scored 488 runs at a strike-rate of 180.74 including a century.&nbsp;
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
They've done it again 💜<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/KKRvSRH?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#KKRvSRH</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/IPLonJioCinema?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#IPLonJioCinema</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/IPLFinalonJioCinema?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#IPLFinalonJioCinema</a> <a href="https://t.co/pfJvWKsQhK">pic.twitter.com/pfJvWKsQhK</a>
&mdash; JioCinema (@JioCinema) <a href="https://twitter.com/JioCinema/status/1794779489945190745?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 26, 2024</a></blockquote>
 In a heartwarming clip, the two were seen celebrating their KKR history on May 26.&nbsp; Amid celebrations in the KKR camp, Narine was seen hugging Gambhir, lifting him up as they two smiled away to glory.&nbsp; The former India batter returned Narine's gesture before engulfing him in a hug.&nbsp; The interaction was a reflection of the journey the duo have undertaken at the franchise, from Gambhir's captaincy in 2012 to his mentorship in 2024, winning three titles in a span of 12 years.&nbsp; Kolkata raced to their historic third IPL title by putting forward an all-round performance against Sunrisers Hyderabad at the Chepauk on Sunday.&nbsp;

Gautam Gambhir is not contesting in the ongoing general elections, a decision he had announced ahead of the polls. 

Watch: East Delhi BJP MP Gautam Gambhir casts his vote during sixth phase of Lok Sabha elections

Gautam Gambhir is not contesting in the ongoing general elections, a decision he had announced ahead of the polls.&nbsp;

Outgoing East Delhi BJP MP Gautam Gambhir cast his vote in the national capital on May 25 during the sixth phase of the ongoing Lok Sabha elections.&nbsp; Gambhir had announced his decision to not contest for a second time for the parliamentary seat, stating that he asked to be 'relieved of political duties' to focus on 'cricket'.&nbsp; The 42-year-old is a cricketer-turned-politician and was part of the 2011 Cricket World Cup-winning squad.&nbsp; Currently, Gambhir is the mentor of the IPL franchise Kolkata Knight Riders and is slated to join his team in Chennai ahead of the league final on Sunday.&nbsp; Amid a widespread discussion about India's new head coach, Gambhir has emerged as frontrunner to succeed Rahul Dravid, with several reports claiming that he is BCCI's top choice.&nbsp;

What is the job of the ICC? Their job is to promote every kind of bowler who wants to become a finger spinner

Gautam Gambhir picks ICC's worst rule change in white-ball cricket

Gautam Gambhir is known to not mince words and the former India captain did exactly that when he was asked about a cricketing decision that he would want to reverse.

<h2>What is the job of the ICC? Their job is to promote every kind of bowler who wants to become a finger spinner</h2>

Gautam Gambhir is known to not mince words and the former India captain did exactly that when he was asked about a cricketing decision that he would want to reverse.
While chatting with Ravichandran Ashwin on his YouTube channel, Gauti said, "The worst thing to have happened in white-ball cricket is the introduction of 2 new balls. And the reason why I say that is, you have taken the entire skill of a finger spinner away from the game. Whether it's a left-arm spinner or an off-spinner. You have got 2 new balls, and you have got 5 fielders inside, how do you expect a finger spinner to get anything out of the surface and how do you expect a finger spinner to be included in the XI? That's the worst thing that has happened in white-ball cricket according to me."
"What is the job of the ICC? Their job is to promote every kind of bowler who wants to become a finger spinner. Tell me how many youngsters going forward would want to pick up finger spin or this art of bowling left-arm spin. They know they have got no future in white-ball cricket. If it's my way, I would just get rid of it. It's not the player's problem if the ball manufacturer can't keep the ball in good shape for 50 overs. Might as well change the ball manufacturer. I think ICC has messed it up. Hopefully, they can change it going forward and have 1 ball for the entire 50 overs," he concluded
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Gautam Gambhir has no formal coaching experience at the international or domestic level, but he has been influential as a mentor in the IPL, first with the Lucknow Super Giants in 2022 and 2023, and this season with KKR,

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According to a report, KKR mentor Gautam Gambhir has surfaced as the leading candidate on BCCI's wishlist for the head coach position of the India men's cricket team.

#Gambhir #IPL2024 #KKR

Gautam Gambhir has no formal coaching experience at the international or domestic level, but he has been influential as a mentor in the IPL, first with the Lucknow Super Giants in 2022 and 2023, and this season with KKR,

Former India batter Gautam Gambhir has emerged as the top contender on BCCI's wishlist to become the head coach of the India men's cricket team after Rahul Dravid's tenure concludes following the 2024 T20 World Cup in June. According to ESPNcricinfo, the BCCI has already reached out to Gambhir, who is currently the mentor of Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the IPL, to assess his interest in the position. Further discussions are anticipated after KKR's IPL 2024 campaign ends. Notably, the application deadline for the India head coach role is May 27, just a day after the IPL final.
Dravid has reportedly informed the BCCI of his decision not to seek an extension of his coaching tenure. This opens the door for Gambhir, who, despite lacking formal coaching experience at the international or domestic level, has been influential as a mentor in the IPL. Gambhir served as a mentor for the Lucknow Super Giants in IPL 2022 and 2023, helping the team qualify for the playoffs both seasons. In 2024, he transitioned to KKR, guiding them to the top of the league table in the ongoing season. His move to KKR was unexpected, but it is understood that Shah Rukh Khan, the franchise's principal owner, played a significant role in persuading Gambhir to take on the mentoring role.
Gambhir's cricketing credentials are impressive. He was a key player in India's victories at the 2007 T20 World Cup and the 2011 ODI World Cup. Additionally, as the captain of KKR from 2011 to 2017, he led the team to five playoff appearances and secured two IPL titles in 2012 and 2014.
While Gambhir, 42, may not have direct coaching experience, his leadership skills and success in the IPL highlight his potential to step into the head coach role for Team India. His ability to mentor and guide players has been evident in his IPL stints, and these qualities could translate well into coaching at the national level.
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Starc was bought by the franchise for a whopping sum of Rs 24.75 crore, has so far taken just 2 wickets at an average of 77 and has leaked 11 runs per over across 4 matches.

IPL 2024, KKR vs LSG: Gautam Gambhir backs Mitchell Starc, lays stress on team success over individual brilliance

Mitchell Starc's poor returns with the ball this IPL "does not make him a bad bowler", Kolkata Knight Riders mentor Gautam Gambhir said on Saturday

IPL 2024: Gautam Gambhir backs Mitchell Starc, lays stress on team success over individual brilliance

Starc was bought by the franchise for a whopping sum of Rs 24.75 crore, has so far taken just 2 wickets at an average of 77 and has leaked 11 runs per over across 4 matches.

Mitchell Starc's poor returns with the ball this IPL "does not make him a bad bowler", Kolkata Knight Riders mentor Gautam Gambhir said on Saturday while laying emphasis on the team's success over individual brilliance.
The Australian left-arm quick, who was bought by the franchise for a whopping sum of Rs 24.75 crore, has so far taken just 2 wickets at an average of 77 and has leaked 11 runs per over across 4 matches.
But Starc found support from KKR mentor Gambhir, who said: "It (his poor stats) doesn't matter, T20 cricket is all about bowlers getting smashed. We've got three wins out of four."
Ahead of their match against Lucknow Super Giants, Gambhir added, &ldquo;In a team sport, it's the wins that matter. We have got three wins out of four. Why should I not be happy with anyone's performance? See, people have bad and good days, ultimately, it's the team that needs to win.
"And we've got decent results in the first four games of the competition. And we all know that how big a threat Mitchell Starc is. Four games doesn't make him a bad bowler.
"And four good games doesn't make him a brilliant bowler either. So I know that what impact he can create and what impact he will create in the competition.&rdquo; Gambhir further said the Aussie will create an "impact" going forward.
"Tomorrow it might be a completely different day. Or probably going forward, it could be a completely different day. An individual can have a brilliant performance and the team doesn't end up winning.
"There's no reason why you should talk about individual performance. I feel that Mitchell Starc has done reasonably okay. I think he's bowled some tough overs. And he will create an impact, what he's been picked for," he said.
A new start ======= Gambhir, who was Lucknow Super Giants&rsquo; mentor in last two seasons, has returned to his former team that won two titles (2012 and 2014) during his previous stint at KKR from 2011-17.
KKR could never win against LSG in three attempts while Gambhir was at the opposition dugout.
Gambhir said it's a new day and they would start from scratch.
"It's a new day, new start. What difference does it make that what has happened in the last two years? It really makes no difference. We start from scratch.
"All of us are really looking forward to the game tomorrow. You know, it's a quality side. But we are a quality side as well,&rdquo; he said.
Gambhir further reacted to criticism about their head coach Chandrakant Pandit&rsquo;s "militant style" of functioning.
"I don't read a lot about what has been said and stuff, but it's been early days. My working relationship with him has been really, really good and hopefully it continues that way.
&ldquo;He's been very successful in domestic cricket and that's why he got this opportunity, so far it's been really good working with him.&rdquo; Former KKR all-rounder David Wiese had earlier described Pandit as a strict disciplinarian and a &ldquo;militant-type&rdquo; coach.

"One team which I wanted to beat every time, probably even in my dreams, was RCB. Honestly not won anything, still thought that they won everything - that kind of attitude and (I) can't take that." - Gautam Gambhir ahead of RCB vs KKR in IPL 2024.

Even in my dreams, I wanted to beat RCB: Gautam Gambhir ahead of KKR's visit to Bengaluru in IPL 2024

"One team which I wanted to beat every time, probably even in my dreams, was RCB" - Gautam Gambhir ahead of RCB vs KKR in IPL 2024.

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<h2>"One team which I wanted to beat every time, probably even in my dreams, was RCB. Honestly not won anything, still thought that they won everything - that kind of attitude and (I) can't take that." - Gautam Gambhir ahead of RCB vs KKR in IPL 2024.</h2>

One of the biggest clashes in IPL 2024 will take place between the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), fueled by the long-standing rivalry between Gautam Gambhir and Virat Kohli. Gambhir, who has returned to KKR in a mentorship role, is once again at the heart of pre-match discussions, particularly regarding his historic confrontations with RCB's Virat Kohli.
The friction between Gambhir and Virat Kohli has been palpable, tracing back to their on-field altercation in 2013 and the tension in the LSG vs RCB match in the 2023 season. These incidents have added a layer of intensity to the upcoming match at the Chinnaswamy Stadium on Friday evening.
Gautam Gambhir, expressing his sentiments ahead of the clash, conveyed his enduring desire to defeat RCB. In an interaction with Star Sports, Gambhir remarked, "One team which I wanted to beat every time, probably even in my dreams, was RCB. Probably the second-most high-profile team and flamboyant team with the owner, and probably with the squad - Chris Gayle, Virat Kohli, AB de Villiers. Honestly not won anything, still thought that they won everything - that kind of attitude and can't take that."
Reflecting on KKR's triumphs over RCB, Gambhir highlighted three memorable matches that underscore the intensity of this rivalry. "Probably the three best wins that KKR has ever had was against RCB. The first time - the first game of the IPL, Brendon McCullum against RCB. 49-all out. 6-overs hundred (runs) - probably the only time in the IPL, in the first 6 overs, 100 were scored, Chris Lynn and Sunil Narine."
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.<a href="https://twitter.com/GautamGambhir?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@GautamGambhir</a> thinks <a href="https://twitter.com/RCBTweets?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@RCBTweets</a> have massively underachieved in the past despite having <a href="https://twitter.com/imVkohli?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@imVkohli</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/henrygayle?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@henrygayle</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/ABdeVilliers17?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ABdeVilliers17</a> 😬 Gambhir dreams of getting back on the field and beat Kohli &amp; team yet again! 😱 Don't miss Gambhir's Kolkata take on Virat's Bangalore! 💥&hellip; <a href="https://t.co/Vvx6YNmqNS">pic.twitter.com/Vvx6YNmqNS</a>
&mdash; Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) <a href="https://twitter.com/StarSportsIndia/status/1773657611423908295?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 29, 2024</a></blockquote>
Gambhir's competitive spirit shines through as he articulates his ultimate wish from his IPL career: "We always knew they are a very strong side, probably the most aggressive batting unit as well - Chris Gayle, Virat Kohli, AB de Villiers, what can get better than that. If one thing I want out of my IPL career, and even one thing I would love to have is again go on the cricket field and beat RCB," showcasing the depth of his competitive nature against RCB.
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Talking about his initial days with KKR, Gambhir recalled, "He (SRK) only told me the same thing that he had told me when I joined KKR as a player in 2011: 'This is your franchise, make it or break it.'

I am tough guy to handle but KKR would be at better place by the time I leave: Gautam Gambhir

Gautam Gambhir has once again vowed to bring back smiles on the faces of passionate but somewhat angry KKR fans in days to come.

Talking about his initial days with KKR, Gambhir recalled, "He (SRK) only told me the same thing that he had told me when I joined KKR as a player in 2011: 'This is your franchise, make it or break it.'

Gautam Gambhir's captaincy had once helped Kolkata Knight Riders carve its own niche with two IPL titles in the last decade and now the self-confessed "tough to handle" guy has once again vowed to bring back smiles on the faces of their passionate but somewhat angry fans in days to come.
Turning fortunes of a beleaguered outfit is nothing new for Gambhir, who had taken KKR's charge during the fourth season of IPL in 2011 after the Shah Rukh co-owned team failed to reach the knock-out in first three years. In first year, the team reached knock-outs and then between 2012, 13 and 14, it won two titles.
With KKR's seventh place finishes in the last two seasons, Gambhir's presence is expected to inject fresh vigour and discipline into the squad. It will be interesting to see what kind of bond Gambhir forges with another strong-willed personality in the coaching staff - Chandrakant Pandit.
"Firstly, I want to say one thing -- I'm a very tough guy to handle," the former India opener asserted at the Knights Unplugged event at the team hotel.
Expressing his gratitude, Gambhir stated, "I have to thank SRK (team principal owner Shah Rukh Khan) and Venky bhai (CEO Venky Mysore) who is here as well... They have taken a lot of my tantrums, stubbornness for such a long period of time."
"Kyun ke sach yeh hai ki hum sachchai se ladna jaante hai, hum haar na jaante hai, aur hum jitna bhi jaante hain (Because the truth is that we know how to fight with honesty, we know how to lose, and we know how to win)," he added.
Talking about his initial days with KKR, Gambhir recalled, "He (SRK) only told me the same thing that he had told me when I joined KKR as a player in 2011: 'This is your franchise, make it or break it.'
"He told me exactly the same thing. I don't know what's going to happen, but I can assure you that whenever I leave this place, we will be in a much better position."
For a man, who always is known to wear heart on his sleeve, Gambhir believes that it is KKR that made him successful and not the other way round.
Acknowledging the trust placed in him, Gambhir added, "So, I have to thank the owner and the CEO for trusting me, and hopefully, we can achieve great success because it's the honesty SRK taught me -- honesty, dignity.
"Fans have all the right to be angry with us, to abuse us. We will fight for your joy and bring smiles to your faces.
"Keep supporting us. You have every right to be angry with us. We will ensure that Kolkata will be smiling in the end," Gambhir said.
Importance of the 'Other Sunny' ==================== When Gambhir took over the reins of KKR in 2011, little did he know that how a young 'mystery spinner' from Trinidad and Tobago will become his trump card in coming days.
Gambhir, the captain had been forever indebted to Sunil Narine, who has played only for one franchise throughout his entire career.
The former captain reflected on the journey of Narine, highlighting how the spinner overcame adversity after being reported for a suspect bowling action to become their trump card in their twin triumphs.
"When I talk about sacrifice, this young shy boy comes to mind. He has endured so much in this jersey --reported, banned, yet he keeps coming back and delivering year after year.
"I have witnessed his insecurities, lived through that with him, and watched him evolve into one of the greatest bowlers in IPL history."

Gambhir said he has requested BJP chief JP Nadda to relieve him of his political duties so that he can focus on his upcoming cricket commitments.

BJP MP Gautam Gambhir to quit politics to focus on cricket

Gambhir said he has requested BJP chief JP Nadda to relieve him of his political duties so that he can focus on his upcoming cricket commitments. 

Gambhir said he has requested BJP chief JP Nadda to relieve him of his political duties so that he can focus on his upcoming cricket commitments.

BJP MP Gautam Gambhir on 2nd March announced that he has decided to quit politics. The cricketer-turned-politician is currently a member of the Lok Sabha from East Delhi.
In a social media post, Gambhir said he has requested BJP chief JP Nadda to relieve him of his political duties so that he can focus on his upcoming cricket commitments.
He thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah for giving him the opportunity to serve people.
Gambhir's decision comes months ahead of the upcoming Lok Sabha elections.
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The India-Pakistan rivalry in cricket may be iconic but former India batter Gautam Gambhir believes it is fading away.

India-Pakistan greatest cricket rivalry? Gautam Gambhir doesn't think so 

The India-Pakistan rivalry in cricket may be iconic but former India batter Gautam Gambhir believes it is fading away.

For generations, an India-Pakistan cricket game has ranked above every other match.&nbsp; From World Cup showdowns to bilateral series of the past, a game featuring the two South Asian giants was bound to produce ignite some sparks.&nbsp; But former India batter Gautam Gambhir believes, the rivalry is fading away.&nbsp; Speaking on a show, Gambhir observed, 'Pakistan has dominated India a lot of times. Currently, if you see the level of both teams, India is far superior to Pakistan in all three formats. If Pakistan defeats India it's an upset, if India defeats Pakistan, it's very much given.'&nbsp; Most recently, India registered a thumping victory over Pakistan in Cricket World Cup in October. The neighbours have not played any bilateral series for over a decade.&nbsp; For Gambhir, another rivalry seems to have taken shape.&nbsp; 'India and Australia, from a cricketing point of view, is a top rivalry. If you ask a cricket fan what is the actual rivalry, they will also say India and Australia.'&nbsp; The six-time World Champions and India have had some of the most memorable match-ups, including the 2018-19 and the 2020-21 Border Gavaskar Series and the CWC Final in November 2023.&nbsp;

The former Indian opener has opened up about the verbal fight between him and batter Virat Kohli during the IPL 2023 match between LSG and RCB in Lucknow.

Gautam Gambhir opens up on verbal spat with Virat Kohli during IPL 2023

Former Indian opener Gautam Gambhir has finally opened up about his spat with Virat Kohli during IPL 2023.

<h2 class="slug">Former Indian opener Gautam Gambhir has finally opened up about his spat with Virat Kohli during IPL 2023.</h2>

Gautam Gambhir has been making headlines in recent days for his ugly spat with S Sreesanth during Legends League Cricket match in which Sreesanth alleged that Gambhir called him a 'fixer' and now, the former Indian cricketer has opened up on his post-match altercation with Virat Kohli during IPL 2023.
Gautam Gambhir defends his actions from RCB vs LSG post-match incident
When Gautam Gambhir was questioned about the fight, he discussed it candidly on the ANI podcast. The former Indian opener claimed he had every right to defend his players following the game and that no one could come and walk over them.
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EP-120 with Gautam Gambhir premieres on Saturday at 5 PM IST "No one can come and walk over my players," Gautam Gambhir on Naveen-ul-Haq controversy<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ANIPodcastwithSmitaPrakash?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ANIPodcastwithSmitaPrakash</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/GautamGambhir?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#GautamGambhir</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Dhoni?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Dhoni</a> Tune in here: <a href="https://t.co/LLgzRg3fCS">https://t.co/LLgzRg3fCS</a> <a href="https://t.co/mHhRROyn4S">pic.twitter.com/mHhRROyn4S</a>
&mdash; ANI (@ANI) <a href="https://twitter.com/ANI/status/1733018195769082145?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 8, 2023</a></blockquote>
&ldquo;As a mentor, no one can come and walk over my players and I&rsquo;ve got a very different belief. Till the time game was on, I had no right to interfere but once the game was over, if someone still gets into a heated argument with my players, I&rsquo;ve got all the rights to defend them,&rdquo; said Gautam Gambhir.
What happened between Gambhir-Kohli?
It all began with an altercation between LSG's Naveen-ul-Haq and Virat Kohli during the 16th over of 2nd innings during IPL match between RCB vs LSG . The star batter for the RCB, Virat Kohli, was not pleased with what Naveen-ul-Haq said to him when he approached him. Amit Mishra of LSG intervened to defuse the situation, but he ended up getting into a fight.
Virat Kohli and LSG coach Gautam Gambhir later engaged in a heated discussion about what happened on the field during the game. Attempts to calm Gautam Gambhir down and remove him from the ground were met with an angry expression from the LSG mentor. Even after Gautam Gambhir was shown all the details by Virat Kohli, the veteran player was still not impressed.&nbsp;
What's next for Gambhir?
Following the conclusion of IPL 2023, Gautam Gambhir left Lucknow Super Giants as a team mentor and joined his previous IPL franchise Kolkata Knight Riders as a mentor. Gambhir had previously led KKR from 2011 to 2017, winning two titles.

In a 12-year long career Gautam Gambhir played with several cricketers but in white-ball cricket, he enjoyed batting with one special player. 

Gautam Gambhir's favourite batting partner is one who led India to several memorable victories

In a 12-year long career Gautam Gambhir played with several cricketers but in white-ball cricket, he enjoyed batting with one special player.&nbsp;

India's world-cup winning batter Gautam Gambhir recently revealed his favourite batting partner in a career spanning across 12 years.&nbsp; In an interview with Sportskeeda, the 42-year-old said, 'Many people believe that my favourite opening partner was Virender Sehwag but it was actually MS Dhoni.' 'I actually loved playing with MS, especially in white-ball cricket and we've had many big partnerships also together,' the southpaw said.&nbsp; 
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Gambhir 🤝 MS Dhoni 😍😍<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/iccworldcup2023?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#iccworldcup2023</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/gautamgambhir?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#gautamgambhir</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/msdhoni?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#msdhoni</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/cwc2023?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#cwc2023</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/indvsaus?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#indvsaus</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/indiancricketteam?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#indiancricketteam</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/rohitsharma?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#rohitsharma</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/viratkohli?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#viratkohli</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/shubmangill?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#shubmangill</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/mohammedshami?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#mohammedshami</a> <a href="https://t.co/CoQLAmcUga">pic.twitter.com/CoQLAmcUga</a>
&mdash; Sportskeeda (@Sportskeeda) <a href="https://twitter.com/Sportskeeda/status/1726235607289217378?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 19, 2023</a></blockquote>
Gambhir is known for his sharp remarks apart from his batting skills and this revelation may come as a surprise for fans who witnessed India's 2011 World Cup triumph.&nbsp; It was a partnership between Gambhir and Dhoni that helped India stabilise their innings before the former had to depart for 97.&nbsp; In a 2020 interview with Lallantop, Gambhir had blamed Dhoni for missing out on his milestone century.&nbsp;

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