Gautam Gambhir: News
A short left-hander from Delhi who was once described by Virendar Sehwag as the best opener in Tests for India since Sunil Gavaskar. Former Indian cricketer Gautam Gambhir was a complete batsman when he was on song. When he wasn't, however, his flaws became evident, and he became a walking wicket. Gambhir began his first-class career in the 1999-2000 season. After his stunning double-century for Board President's XI against Zimbabwe in 2002, he made his international debut in an ODI against Bangladesh in 2003. A year later, against Australia, he made his Test debut as well. However, Gambhir's front foot fallacy led to him not being selected for the 2007 World Cup. He made it back to the team for the 2007 T20I championship. After scoring a match-winning knock in the final, the period from 2008-11 saw him becoming one of the best batsmen in the world across all three formats. During the said period, Gambhir became the only Indian to score centuries in five consecutive Tests. In 2009, he won the ICC Test Player of the Year award. His journey culminated in him playing another match-winning knock in the 2011 World Cup final. Gambhir retired in 2018, and later joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in 2019.
'Everyone talking about...': Kotak defends Gautam Gambhir after Kolkata defeat
Indian men's cricket team batting coach Sitanshu Kotak has come out in defense of head coach Gautam Gambhir.
'Leave the curator alone': Sunil Gavaskar's verdict on Kolkata pitch
Indian legend Sunil Gavaskar has broken the silence on the Eden Gardens pitch controversy, following India's defeat to South Africa in the 1st Test.
'Even I would've taken...': Kris Srikkanth slams Kolkata pitch, Gambhir
Former India captain and BCCI chief selector Kris Srikkanth has criticized the pitch at Kolkata's Eden Gardens, where India lost the 1st Test to South Africa by 30 runs.
Sourav Ganguly urges India to 'bring back Mohammed Shami'
Former BCCI president and Indian cricket team captain Sourav Ganguly has suggested that Gautam Gambhir should bring back pacer Mohammed Shami into the Test squad.
'Play on good wickets': Sourav Ganguly's advice to Team India
Former Indian cricket captain Sourav Ganguly advised Gautam Gambhir and his troops to play on good wickets and ensure that the batters put up tall scores.
'No demons': Gambhir defends Eden Gardens pitch despite loss
India's head coach Gautam Gambhir defended the pitch at Kolkata's Eden Gardens, saying it had "no demons."
India vs South Africa: Will Kolkata Test sport rank turner?
Ahead of the first Test between hosts India and South Africa, former India captain and Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) president Sourav Ganguly has confirmed that Team India didn't ask for a turning track.
'Not about individual performances...': Gautam Gambhir on comeback of Rohit-Kohli
Gautam Gambhir, the Indian men's cricket team head coach, recently opened up on the ODI series defeat to Australia Down Under.
'Not at our target...': Gautam Gambhir ahead of T20 WC
Gautam Gambhir, the head coach of the Indian men's cricket team, has stressed the importance of honesty and transparency in his team's dressing room.
Abhimanyu Easwaran praises coach Gambhir's impact on his game
Indian cricketer Abhimanyu Easwaran has praised the impact of Team India's head coach, Gautam Gambhir, on his batting.
'You will play...': How coach Gautam Gambhir backed Sai Sudharsan
B Sai Sudharsan, India's young batting sensation, has been India's preferred No. 3 Test batter of late.
'Runs will come eventually': Suryakumar Yadav on his batting struggles
India's T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav has addressed concerns over his recent batting form.
'Sarfaraz dropped because of surname?' Congress leader's post triggers row
Congress national spokesperson Shama Mohamed has stirred a controversy with her recent remarks on the non-selection of cricketer Sarfaraz Khan for India's upcoming cricket assignments.
Rajeev Shukla defends Harshit Rana's selection, backs Gautam Gambhir
Rajeev Shukla, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) vice-president, has defended the inclusion of young pacer Harshit Rana in India's ODI squad against Australia.
Ravindra Jadeja credits coach Gautam Gambhir for his batting success
Ravindra Jadeja, India's star all-rounder, has credited head coach Gautam Gambhir for his recent batting success.
'More bounce and carry': Gautam Gambhir calls for better pitches
Gautam Gambhir, the Indian men's cricket team head coach, has called for pitches that offer more bounce and carry in home Tests.
'Shameful': Gautam Gambhir on speculations over Harshit Rana's selection
Gautam Gambhir has strongly defended the selection of fast bowler Harshit Rana in the ODI squad for the upcoming Australia tour.
Will Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli play World Cup? Gambhir answers
Indian head coach Gautam Gambhir has backed veteran batters Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli to succeed in India's impending white-ball series in Australia.
Cannot forget India's 3-0 Test series loss to NZ: Gambhir
Gautam Gambhir, the head coach of the Indian men's cricket team, has opened up about India's shocking 3-0 Test series defeat against New Zealand at home in late 2024.
Indian ODI squad to depart for Australia on October 15
According to a report in PTI, sources within the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has said that the Indian ODI squad will leave for Australia on October 15.
Varun Chakravarthy credits Gautam Gambhir for 'Spartan mentality' in team
India's top-ranked T20I bowler, Varun Chakravarthy, has praised head coach Gautam Gambhir for instilling a "Spartan mentality" in the team.
'Gautam Gambhir's favorite': Srikkanth on Harshit Rana's Australia tour selection
Former Indian cricketer Kris Srikkanth has taken a light-hearted jab at Harshit Rana after the Delhi pacer was picked for both ODI and T20I squads for the upcoming Australia tour.
Was Gautam Gambhir behind India's 'no handshake' act against Pakistan?
India's head coach Gautam Gambhir was behind the decision to not shake hands with Pakistan during their Asia Cup 2025 clash, as per Telecom Asia Sport.
'It is disheartening': Shoaib Akhtar reacts to India's handshake snub
Former Pakistan pacer Shoaib Akhtar has expressed his disappointment over India's decision to skip the traditional post-match handshake with Pakistan during their Asia Cup 2025 clash.
India vs Pakistan: Suryakumar Yadav-led team 'shaken' by boycott calls
Ahead of the highly-anticipated India vs Pakistan match in the Asia Cup 2025, social media campaigns calling for a boycott have reportedly unsettled some players.
No special preparation for Pakistan clash, says Ryan ten Doeschate
Ahead of India's highly anticipated Asia Cup clash with Pakistan, assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate has said that the team hasn't prepared any differently for this match.
Key India player suffers injury scare ahead of Pakistan clash
India's preparations for the highly-anticipated Men's T20 Asia Cup 2025 clash against Pakistan were disrupted on Saturday when opener and vice-captain Shubman Gill was hit on the hand during practice.
Asia Cup: Will Sanju Samson be backed as middle-order batter?
India's Playing XI in their 2025 Asia Cup opener against UAE gave the much-awaited answers.
Who is Team India's most stylish player? Gautam Gambhir opines
Ahead of the Asia Cup 2025, Team India's head coach Gautam Gambhir has named Shubman Gill as the 'most stylish' player in the Indian cricket team.
'He has a vision': Aakash Chopra lauds Gautam Gambhir's coaching
Former Indian cricketer Aakash Chopra has praised Gautam Gambhir for his impressive start as India's white-ball coach.
Sachin Tendulkar leads tributes for Cheteshwar Pujara: Check out
Legendary Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar has led tributes to Cheteshwar Pujara, who announced his retirement from "all forms of Indian cricket" on Sunday.
'Calm environment': Washington Sundar lauds Gill-Gambhir duo following England series
All-rounder Washington Sundar has praised the leadership of Shubman Gill and coach Gautam Gambhir during India's recent Test tour of England.
Can Abhimanyu Easwaran relish Test dream? Sourav Ganguly opines
Former Indian cricket team captain Sourav Ganguly has backed Abhimanyu Easwaran to fill the No. 3 spot in the national squad.
Gambhir, Gill ignore match referee's warning in Oval Test: Details
India's head coach Gautam Gambhir and captain Shubman Gill have ignored a warning from the International Cricket Council (ICC) match referee about potential World Test Championship (WTC) points being deducted for slow over-rate.
'He assured him': Abhimanyu Easwaran's father reveals Gautam Gambhir's promise
Abhimanyu Easwaran's father, Ranganathan Easwaran, has revealed that Team India's head coach Gautam Gambhir has promised his son a chance in the playing XI.
'Only a mental thing': Sunil Gavaskar on 'workload management' debate
Sunil Gavaskar has slammed the ongoing debate on 'workload management' in cricket.
Will Jasprit Bumrah feature in 2025 Asia Cup?
Jasprit Bumrah, India's pace spearhead, has been released from the national squad after completing his quota of three Tests in the ongoing five-match series against England.
Shubman Gill defends Gautam Gambhir's pitch inspection controversy: Details here
Team India Test captain Shubman Gill has defended head coach Gautam Gambhir's decision to inspect the pitch closely during a training session at The Oval on Tuesday.
What triggered Gautam Gambhir at Oval? Batting coach breaks silence
The iconic Kennington Oval saw a verbal spat erupt between India's head coach Gautam Gambhir and pitch curator Lee Fortis on July 29.
Oval Test: Why Gautam Gambhir clashed with pitch curator
A verbal spat erupted between India's head coach Gautam Gambhir and Lee Fortis, the pitch curator at The Oval, on July 29.
Akash, Kuldeep likely to play 5th Test vs England: Report
As the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy series hangs in the balance, India are likely to make some key changes to its playing XI for the fifth and final Test against England at The Oval.
Gambhir advocates for injury substitutes following Pant's fracture
Former Indian cricketer Gautam Gambhir has advocated for a major change in the International Cricket Council (ICC) rules to allow substitutes in Test cricket.
Will Jasprit Bumrah feature in 5th Test vs England?
India coach Gautam Gambhir has confirmed that all fast bowlers in the squad are fit and available for selection for the upcoming fifth Test at The Oval.
India's decision to rest Jasprit Bumrah at Edgbaston draws criticism
Former Indian cricket team coach Ravi Shastri has criticized the decision to rest pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah for the 2nd Test against England at Edgbaston.
Will Jasprit Bumrah play all Tests in England? Gambhir answers
Following the series opener at Headingley, Indian head coach Gautam Gambhir opened up on managing Jasprit Bumrah's workload on the ongoing England tour.
England vs India, Tests: Harshit Rana added as backup pacer
Fast bowler Harshit Rana will continue to stay with the Indian Test team in England, according to a report by Cricbuzz.
Gautam Gambhir set to rejoin Team India in England: Details
India's head coach Gautam Gambhir is all set to rejoin the national team in England on June 17, as per Times of India.
Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy unveiling postponed after tragic plane crash in Ahmedabad
The much-anticipated unveiling of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy, a new symbol of dominance for the England-India bilateral Test series, has been postponed.
ENG vs IND: Gambhir returns home due to family emergency
India's head coach, Gautam Gambhir, has cut short his stay in England and returned home due to a family emergency.
Presenting India's biggest partnerships against England in Test cricket
The rivalry between India and England in Test cricket has been nothing short of thrilling, with several historic partnerships etched in the annals of the game.
England vs India: Gautam Gambhir hails Karun Nair's 'never-die attitude'
Gautam Gambhir, the head coach of the Indian cricket team, has welcomed several new faces, including Karun Nair, Sai Sudharsan, and Arshdeep Singh into the squad for India's upcoming five-match Test series against England.
England vs India: Gautam Gambhir requests balanced pitch for preparation
As the Indian cricket team gears up for its five-match Test series in England, head coach Gautam Gambhir has made a specific request to the Beckenham County Ground's head curator, Josh Marden.
Indian team trains at Lord's ahead of England Test series
The Indian cricket team, led by Shubman Gill, has begun its preparations for the impending five-match Test series against England.
Karun Nair's inclusion would inspire young cricketers: Gautam Gambhir
India's head coach Gautam Gambhir has thrown his weight behind Karun Nair ahead of the upcoming five-match Test series against England.
Gill, Gambhir address media ahead of England tour: Key takeaways
Skipper Shubman Gill and head coach Gautam Gambhir addressed the media ahead of India's impending five-match Test series against hosts England, starting June 20.