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Gautam Gambhir interviewed by CAC, set to be named India coach soon

Former India opener Gautam Gambhir was on Tuesday interviewed by the BCCI's Cricket Advisory Committee (CAC) for the national team's head coach position. The interview took place over a zoom call with both Gambhir and Malhotra attending it virtually. "Yes, Gambhir appeared for the interview with the CAC. One round of discussions happened today. There is another round expected tomorrow," a BCCI source told PTI. Gambhir is believed to be the only candidate who is in contention and the announcement of his name is a mere formality which could happen in the next 48 hours. The specifics of his interaction with CAC chairman Ashok Malhotra and his colleagues Jatin Paranjpe and Sulakshana Naik were not immediately known. Both Paranjpe and Naik are based in Mumbai. The discussion, it is believed, was focussed on the roadmap he has in mind for the next three years, which will feature three ICC tournaments across formats. There is an Apex Council meeting on Tuesday evening and it is understo

Gautam Gambhir as India coach: Here's what KKR mentor said about it

Ever since the former India opener won the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 as a mentor with the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), his name has been circulated as the man to replace Rahul Dravid

Bayliss, McCullum to England; Gambhir for India? Rise of KKR coach's stocks

Gambhir is not the only Knight Riders coach who could coach a national side after a great season with the franchise. Before him, three other KKR coaches have led national sides to great heights

Shah Rukh Khan kisses Gambhir's forehead after winning IPL 2024 final

Shah Rukh Khan, the co-owner of IPL 2024, hugged almost all the team players and kissed the forehead of KKR mentor Gautam Gambhir

Gambhir to Langer: Who are top 4 contenders for Team India's head coach?

With Rahul Dravid's stint as head coach to end after T20 World Cup 2024, Gautam Gambhir is reportedly the top contender for Team India's head coach job; Check top contenders here

I hope IPL does not become a shortcut to play for India, says Gambhir

Former India opener Gautam Gambhir loves the IPL, and the quality of cricket it produces, but doesn't want the franchise-based T20 league to become the pathway to the Indian team for youngsters. Speaking on Ravichandran Ashwin's YouTube show, 'Kutti Stories with Ash', Gambhir said, "The bigger concern that arises is about how many youngsters want to play Test cricket for India. I hope the IPL is not a shortcut to play for India." The Kolkata Knight Riders team mentor also asserted that the IPL has benefitted the Indian domestic cricketers. "Today, when I look at international T20 sides, apart from 2-3 teams, I don't see enough competition when it comes to playing for India," he said. "Not many teams can match the quality that India has. So, I feel that in today's day and age, IPL has become far more competitive than international T20 cricket. "Just the quality of the domestic players has changed, the way domestic players want to play in the IPL and the way they work around T20 cri

Will Gautam Gambhir succeed Rahul Dravid as Team India's head coach?

Gambhir, who was instrumental with the bat during India's World Cup campaigns in 2007 and 2011, has no coaching experience at the international and domestic levels.

IPL 2024 - KKR would be at better place by the time I leave: Gambhir

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 in 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 a

Yusuf Pathan to contest LS polls: Top 15 cricketers who contested elections

Yusuf Pathan is not the first cricketer to have forayed into politics after a commendable cricketing career. Here are the 15 major cricketers who tried their luck in politics

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MP Gautam Gambhir asks BJP chief Nadda to relieve him of political duties

BJP Lok Sabha MP Gautam Gambhir on Saturday requested party president J P Nadda to relieve him of political duties so that he can focus on his upcoming cricket commitments. The parliamentarian from East Delhi also thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah for giving him an opportunity to serve the people. "I have requested Hon'ble party president J P Nadda ji to relieve me of my political duties so that I can focus on my upcoming cricket commitments. I sincerely thank Hon'ble PM Narendra Modi ji and Home Minister Amit Shah ji for giving me the opportunity to serve the people. Jai Hind!," Gambhir said on X.

2024 Lok Sabha playbook: BJP may field new faces to beat anti-incumbency

Party sources said the BJP is in talks with a top Hindi movie star to contest from Delhi's Chandni Chowk seat

IND vs ENG 2nd Test: Don't overhype, let Yashasvi play says Gautam Gambhir

Former India cricketer Gautam Gambhir is not in favour of over-hyping Yashasvi Jaiswal's double hundred, saying it increases the pressure of expectation on them, which adversely affects their natural game. India opener Jaiswal scored his maiden Test double hundred in the second Test against England in Visakhapatnam on Saturday, becoming the third-youngest Indian to achieve the feat in his nascent-but-remarkable career. Playing only his sixth Test, the 22-year-old's sensational knock of 209 off 290 balls single-handedly powered India to 396 all out in 112 overs on the second day of the match. Jaiswal's accomplishment marked him as the first Indian left-hander since Gambhir to score a double hundred in the traditional format. Gambhir achieved the feat in 2008 against Australia. "I want to congratulate the youngster for his achievement but, more importantly, I want to tell everyone that let the young man play. We have seen in the past that in India we have a habit, especially the medi

IPL 2024: Captains with most matches in the Indian Premier League history

There have been four players who have captained their side in more than 100 matches and there are only two who have the privilege of captaining more than 150 matches in IPL history

Aim to take PM Modi's vision of Khelo India forward, says Gautam Gambhir

BJP MP Gautam Gambhir said on Sunday that his aim is to take Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of Khelo India forward. Gambhir, a former international cricketer, launched the second season of the East Delhi Premier League on Sunday. The event promises to provide a platform to budding cricketers from East Delhi, especially those from an underprivileged background, according to a statement. It will also provide an opportunity to the people of Delhi to watch day-and-night cricket matches in the newly-upgraded Yamuna Sports Complex. The second edition of the league was inaugurated by Delhi BJP president Virendra Sachdeva. Gambhir said the league is for those talented players who could not pursue their dream due to a lack of resources. "Last season, we discovered many such gems and this season will be no different. My aim is to take our honourable Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of Khelo India forward through this league," the member of Parliament from East Delhi added.

IPL 2024 auction: Full list of released and retained players by KKR

Kolkata released a total of 12 players which included ageing giants like Tim Southee and Umesh Yadav and young guns like Lockie Ferguson, and Shardul Thakur as well

IPL 2024: Gautam Gambhir returns to Kolkata Knight Riders as mentor

In the previous two seasons of the Indian Premier League, Gambhir was the mentor of Lucknow Super Giants.

CWC 2023: Gautam Gambhir says, beating Australia must to lifet the trophy

Former Indian batter Gautam Gambhir believes that to win the cricket World Cup, you need to defeat Australia as they have remarkable performance history in ICC events

Asia Cup: Form over name for Gambhir, wants Kishan in playing 11 over Rahul

Ishan Kishan has "done everything" to earn a place ahead of KL Rahul for the World Cup and the Karnataka batter would not even have been considered if he was competing with Rohit Sharma or Virat Kohli, says Gautam Gambhir. Kishan scored a crucial 82 to arrest India's slide in their Asia Cup opener against Pakistan on Saturday, a game which was washed out but witnessed the wicketkeeper-batter recording his fourth consecutive ODI fifty. At No 5, Kishan's knock against Pakistan not only rescued India but made him a firm favourite for the wicketkeeper-batter position ahead of Rahul, who is missing the starting stages of the continental tournament due to an injury. Gambhir said India should prefer "form over name" for the World Cup with the host country's squad expected to be announced by Tuesday. "Tell me something, what is more important to win a championship name or form? If Rohit (Sharma) or Virat (Kohli) had scored something similar (four consecutive fifties), would you still say

Kapil Dev lambasts young Indian players, says they suffer from ego issues

Kapil Dev said that the current generation of players think that they know everything and as a result do not seek help from seniors