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Bumrah should be given a breather during India-England series: Gambhir

Gautam Gambhir believes the Indian team management needs to take good care of its Bumrah and if required, the India's pace spearhead should be given a break during the India vs England home series

Gautam Gambhir calls for 'permanent solution' against racial abuse

Former India batsman Gambhir said sending the guilty individuals out of the stadium isn't enough while stressing that strict laws are the "permanent solution" against the racial abuse in cricket

Gambhir wants India to exploit Australia's 'vulnerable' batting line-up

Gambhir wants India to capitalise on Australia's 'vulnerable' batting line-up

Indian team management has been unfair to both Saha and Pant: Gambhir

The Indian team management has made players "insecure" and the decision to rotate between Wriddhiman Saha and Rishabh Pant has been "unfair" on both the wicketkeepers, Gautam Gambhir said

Ind vs Aus: Virat's absence a big opportunity for Rahane, says Gambhir

Virat's absence a big opportunity for Rahane, says Gambhir

IND vs AUS Tests: Lot of onus on stand-in skipper Rahane, says Gambhir

Former India opener Gautam Gambhir believes that the onus will be on stand-in skipper Ajinkya Rahane to lead the fightback against Australia when they step out for the Boxing Day Test in Melbourne

I will want to go in with 5 bowlers, want to see Rahane at No. 4: Gambhir

Former India batsman Gautam Gambhir has batted for Shubman Gill and KL Rahul to be included in the Indian side for the upcoming Boxing Day Test, beginning December 26 at the Melbourne Cricket Ground."I wanted Prithvi Shaw to start the series because if a player has scored a hundred and two fifties in four Test matches and hit a fifty in the last tough tour to New Zealand, then you start with him, no doubt the form was not good. But now in the type of form, he is in, more than the form his confidence is very low, so I will want to see Shubman Gill at the top along with Mayank Agarwal and Pujara at number three," said Gambhir on Star Sports' show 'Cricket Connected'.Gambhir also advised Ajinkya Rahane to step up and bat at number four in Kohli's absence. The former India batsman further wants the team management to bring in Rishabh Pant and Ravindra Jadeja in place of Wriddhiman Saha and Hanuma Vihari."I will want to see Rahane at number four. I will not want to see Rahane stay at ...

India vs Australia: Three mistakes Kohli made as a captain in ODI series

From retaining the same playing 11 in the second ODI to giving short spells to his premier bowler, Kohli made some big tactical mistakes as captain during India vs Australia ODI series

IPL 2020: Time to remove Kohli from RCB captaincy, feels Gautam Gambhir

Gautam Gambhir feels Virat Kohli's non-performance as Royal Challengers Bangalore captain should lead to his removal from the hot seat as it is now a question of accountability

Gautam Gambhir goes into self-isolation after Covid-19 case at home

Former India opener Gautam Gambhir has gone into self-isolation, awaiting a COVID-19 test result, after revealing that someone at his home has contracted the virus. The World Cup-winning former batsman is currently a Lok Sabha MP from East Delhi. "Due to a case at home, I have been in isolation awaiting my COVID test result. Urge everyone to follow all guidelines & not take this lightly. Stay safe!"," Gambhir tweeted. The 39-year-old represented India in 58 Tests, 147 ODIs and 37 T20 Internationals. He made his foray into politics ahead of the Lok Sabha elections in 2019 by joining the Bhartiya Janata Party. Delhi recorded over 6,700 new COVID-19 cases on Thursday, pushing the infection tally in the city to over 4.16 lakh with 66 more fatalities, the highest in around four months.

Makes no sense to me: Gambhir slams Dhoni's decision to bat at No. 7

Former Indian opener Gautam Gambhir believes MS Dhoni should have batted at the top of the order during Chennai Super Kings' 16-run loss to Rajasthan Royals in their IPL 2020 clash.

IPL 2020, CSK vs RR: Gambhir slams Dhoni for not leading from front

Gautam Gambhir reckons that if any other captain had done this, he would have drawn a lot of flak but since it is Dhoni, people are not even talking about it

Best young batsman in India: Gambhir hails Sanju Samson's ferocious knock

Former Indian cricketer Gautam Gambhir hailed the "best young batsman in India" Sanju Samson for his ferocious knock against Chennai Super Kings on Tuesday.Put in to bat, Rajasthan Royals had a worst possible start with opener Yashasvi Jaiswal back in the hut in the third over.However, Samson had other plans as he smashed his fifty off just 19 deliveries. The wicket-keeper batsman whacked CSK's spinners out of the park. His blistering knock of 74 runs off 32 balls was studded with nine glorious sixes. Lungi Ngidi ended Samson's knock in the 12th over.Gambhir said that Samson is not only the best wicketkeeper batsmen in India but also the best young batsman in India."Sanju Samson is not just the best wicketkeeper batsmen in India but the best young batsman in India! Anyone up for debate?," Gambhir tweeted.A final over cameo by Jofra Archer enabled Rajasthan Royals to post a mammoth total of 216 runs in their allotted 20 overs against Chennai Super Kings.Archer smashed four sixes in the

IPL 2020: Boult's inclusion gives an edge to MI over CSK, says Gambhir

Former India opener Gautam Gambhir feels New Zealand pacer Trent Boult forms a formidable pair with Jasprit Bumrah,

IPL 2020: Gambhir believes players won't be afraid of coronavirus cases

Gautam Gambhir believes that Covid-19 will not impact the performance of cricketers when they participate in IPL; the ex KKR captain also stressed that players must adhere to guidelines put in place

Sachin, Kohli lead tributes as sporting fraternity mourns Pranab Mukherjee

The Indian sporting fraternity, led by iconic batsman Sachin Tendulkar and national cricket team captain Virat Kohli, on Monday condoled the death of former President Pranab Mukherjee, saying the nation has lost a great leader who was loved by all. Mukherjee, who served as the 13th president of India from 2012 to 2017, died on Monday in an army hospital here, following a 21-day battle with multiple ailments. He was 84, and is survived by two sons and a daughter. The long-time Congress leader and seven-time parliamentarian had tested positive for COVID-19 at the time of his admission and was being treated for a lung infection. He had suffered a septic shock on Sunday due to it. Doctors said he died of a cardiac arrest at 4.30 pm. "Deeply saddened to hear about the demise of former President Shri Pranab Mukherjee. He served India passionately for several decades. My condolences to his family & loved ones. May his soul rest in peace," Tendulkar tweeted. Kohli added: "The nation has ..

Gambhir explains why Aus tour will be different for Kohli and Co this time

Gautam Gambhir believes the return of Smith and Warner will put forward a different challenge for Kohli and his troops when the two teams lock horns in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy later this year

India have bowling attack to rattle Aus including Smith, Warner: Gambhir

Gautam Gambhir believes that the Virat Kohli-led side has the bowling attack to rattle the Australian batting line up including Steve Smith and David Warner

After declaring 2011 WC final fixed, SL minister says it's his suspicion

After asserting that the 2011 World Cup final was "sold" by "certain parties" in Sri Lanka to India, the island nation's former sports minister Mahindananda Aluthgamage has now called his claim a "suspicion" that he wants investigated. The Lankan government has ordered an enquiry into the matter and a special Police investigation unit recorded Aluthgamage's statement on Wednesday. He told the team that he was only suspicious of fixing. "I want my suspicion investigated," Aluthgamage told reporters. "I gave to the Police, a copy of the complaint I lodged with the International Cricket Council (ICC) on 30 October 2011 regarding the said allegation as then Sports Minister," he said. Aluthgamage has alleged that his country "sold" the game to India, a claim that was ridiculed by former captains Kumar Sangakkara and Mahela Jayawardene who demanded evidence from him. Set a target of 275, India clinched the trophy thanks to the brilliance of Gautam Gambhir (97) and then skipper Mahendra

We don't give Rahul Dravid enough credit for his captaincy: Gautam Gambhir

Even as a cricketer, Gambhir feels that Dravid was like the go-to-man for captains, be it opening the batting in Test matches or keeping wickets in limited-overs cricket