Gavaskar firmly believes that team decisions must be made by the captain, independent of external influence, including that of the head coach.
This special gathering saw players from both teams engage in a lively exchange of jerseys, skills, and camaraderie, delighting fans from both cricket and football around the world.
Jadeja, with 661 runs and 31 wickets in 11 matches under Gambhir, has justified his position as an all-rounder with authority
When asked specifically about vice-captain Pant's back-to-back centuries, Gambhir brushed off the praise.
With Indian Test cricket entering uncharted territory, Gambhir's leadership will be instrumental in mentoring a young side led by Shubman Gill
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The highly anticipated five-match series begins on June 20 at Headingley in Leeds, and India will be aiming for their first Test series victory on English soil since 2007.
Gambhir was asked about yesterday's stampede like situation outside Chinnaswamy Stadium that left 11 people dead ahead of Royal Challengers Bengaluru's IPL victory celebrations in Bengaluru.
India's tour of England kicks off at Headingley on June 20, with further Tests scheduled across iconic venues including Lord's, Edgbaston, Old Trafford, and The Oval.
Ahead of the England tour, head coach Gautam Gambhir admitted it will be challenging for India to move forward in Tests without Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma.
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Gavaskar, in his column, wondered if Gambhir would take a larger cut - like the Rs 2.5 crore bonus that was once offered to Dravid after the T20 World Cup win in 2024
Gambhir was more pointed in his response to questions about his rapport with India captain Rohit Sharma. Referring to the Champions Trophy win just two months ago.
Team India coach and former Indian cricketer Gautam Gambhir emphasized that national security concerns should take precedence over sporting engagements.
Gautam Gambhir received a death threat from 'ISIS Kashmir' following the Pahalgam terror attack and has filed a complaint with Delhi Police to ensure his family's safety
Rohit revealed that the choice to sit out of the Sydney Test was made after he honestly assessed his own form
The Indian team already has the legendary domestic cricketer Sitanshu Kotak, while Ryan ten Doeschate will take over Dilip's responsibilities. Adrian Le Roux will assume Desai's duties.
Ex-Indian captain Sunil Gavaskar raised questions about whether Gambhir would follow the lead of his predecessor, Rahul Dravid, who chose to share his prize money equally with the support staff.
Rishabh Pant and his family (sister, brother-in-law and mother) were also present in the now-viral picture of Dhoni and Gambhir
Rahul, who initially batted at No. 6 in the first two games, didn't look comfortable and fared far better at the familiar No. 5 position.