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India will rely on Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma to clinch the second ODI against South Africa in Raipur, after a 17-run win at Ranchi. Team combinations, unfamiliar pitch, and South Africa’s comeback potential remain key talking points.

India rely on Kohli-Rohit pair to seal ODI series victory against doughty South Africa

India will rely on Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma to clinch the second ODI against South Africa in Raipur, after a 17-run win at Ranchi. Team combinations, unfamiliar pitch, and South Africa&rsquo;s comeback potential remain key talking points.

The chatter around the volatile dressing room environment notwithstanding, India will rely on Virat Kohli's imperious form and Rohit Sharma's indomitable presence to seal a series victory over a doughty South Africa in the second ODI, in Raipur on Wednesday.
A record-extending 52nd ODI century by Kohli and a rapid 57 from Rohit paved the way for India's 17-run win in the series-opener at Ranchi, where the home bowlers endured a spirited fightback from the Proteas before managing to stop them.
With the 2027 ODI World Cup two years away, Kohli and Rohit are not only auditioning every match to prove their fitness and form but are also reportedly managing growing differences with head coach Gautam Gambhir. The issue has dominated the off-field talk and is expected to have the BCCI stepping in at some point.
Having set up two consecutive victories for India in last as many ODIs -- including a nine-wicket hammering of Australia at Sydney in October -- Kohli and Rohit have shown they will everything possible to be on that flight to the World Cup in South Africa.
Both the chairman of selectors Ajit Agarkar and Gambhir have remained non-committal about their participation in the World Cup and that has probably been at the centre of the simmering tensions between the two sides.
However, India have a lot more to worry about despite the opening win. For starters, the combination does not seem perfectly aligned. Ruturaj Gaikwad, who has built an impressive record in List A cricket, was pushed from opening to No 4. He did not look completely conditioned for the role, with stand-in captain KL Rahul staunchly defending his position at No 6.
Washington Sundar is not new to such experiments as the Tamil Nadu all-rounder, who batted at No 3 in Kolkata Test against the Proteas, has seen plenty of changes in his batting positions. But in the first ODI at No 5, he too was among the batters dismissed in a phase where India slowed down. And again for an all-rounder, Washington also had another light day in terms of bowling as he sent down only three overs for 18 runs.
To his credit, Harshit Rana did a lot of good to his reputation with two wickets upfront with the new ball but his knack of giving away runs later on will require the all-rounder to bring in more control, especially when only one ball is allowed to play with after the 34th over.
In their bid to restore balance between bat and ball, the ICC's new rule allows only one ball from the existing two to be continued with from 34-50 overs. Kuldeep Yadav snaffled key wickets for a match haul of 4/68 and even though he was a shade expensive, his variation proved to be the difference as South Africa fell short but then, not by a big margin.
South Africa will indeed take a lot of heart in their inspired comeback after being reduced to 11/3 at one stage. On a flat deck, Marco Jansen tore into the Indian bowlers once again for a minute-a-mile half-century (off 26 balls), scoring a strokeful 70 off 39 balls.
Matthew Breetzke notched up a fine 72 in his first ODI against India to lead a comeback for South Africa while their long tail, which includes the dangerous Corbin Bosch, threatened to take the game away from India.
South Africa played in the first ODI without their regular skipper Temba Bavuma and Keshav Maharaj, who both were rested after their historic Test series win. But the Proteas are expected to bolster their squad with their return.
Like Guwahati where the hosts were not too accustomed with the pitch and conditions, the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh Stadium in the Chhattisgarh capital is also relatively unfamiliar.
In the only ODI played here at this venue, India made light work of New Zealand in January 2023 when Mohammed Shami and Mohammed Siraj exploited sharp seam movement off the pitch to bowl the Kiwis out for a mere 108. The hosts completed an eight-wicket win with nearly 30 overs to spare.
Even the only T20I played here in December 2023, against Australia, was also not a high-scoring affair which India won by 20 runs after putting on 174/9. 
Teams (from): India: KL Rahul (c&amp;wk), Ruturaj Gaikwad, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Dhruv Jurel (wk), Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant (wk), Rohit Sharma, Tilak Varma, Ravindra Jadeja, Washington Sundar, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Arshdeep Singh, Harshit Rana, Kuldeep Yadav, Prasidh Krishna.
South Africa: Temba Bavuma (c), Matthew Breetzke, Dewald Brevis, Quinton de Kock (wk), Tony de Zorzi, Rubin Hermann (wk), Aiden Markram, Ryan Rickelton (wk), Corbin Bosch, Marco Jansen, Prenelan Subrayen, Ottneil Baartman, Nandre Burger, Keshav Maharaj, Lungi Ngidi.
Match starts at 1:30pm IST.

A section of fans in Guwahati booed head coach Gautam Gambhir following India’s 408-run loss to South Africa, the team’s heaviest home defeat, reflecting rising discontent as India slumped to five home Test losses under his tenure.

Fans boo Gambhir after 408-run hammering; Kotak, Siraj step in to douse fire

A section of fans in Guwahati booed head coach Gautam Gambhir following India&rsquo;s 408-run loss to South Africa, the team&rsquo;s heaviest home defeat, reflecting rising discontent as India slumped to five home Test losses under his tenure.

For the first time since taking charge of the Indian cricket team as head coach in 2024, Gautam Gambhir was booed by a visibly agitated section of supporters at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati on Wednesday, moments after the hosts suffered a staggering 408-run loss to South Africa in the second Test.&nbsp;
Angry fans from one of the stands began shouting "Gambhir hai hai, go back," the chants ringing loud inside the stadium that had just witnessed one of Indian cricket team's darkest home afternoons.&nbsp;
The coach briefly looked towards the gallery, only to turn his face away and refusing to react. The scenes quickly caught the attention of the players. At one point, several members of the playing XI found themselves staring in the direction of the commotion, the decibel levels forcing their focus away from the post-match huddle.&nbsp;
It was then that pacer Mohammed Siraj gestured at the crowd to keep quiet, signalling restraint. Soon after, Siraj and assistant coach Sitanshu Kotak walked up close to the gallery, appealing for calm.&nbsp;
The supporter backlash reflects a deeper simmering discontent. Gambhir has now become the only Indian coach since the start of the new millennium under whose tenure the India national cricket team has lost five Tests at home, a staggering indictment for a side that had turned home advantage into an impregnable fortress over the last two decades.&nbsp;
The 408-run drubbing of India, the heaviest home Test defeat by margin of runs, ensured a humbling clean sweep for South Africa.&nbsp;

Congress leader Shama Mohamed questions Sarfaraz Khan’s omission from India and India A squads, sparking debate over selection and religious bias in cricket.

Congress' Shama Mohamed questions Sarfaraz Khan’s exclusion, raises religious bias concern

Congress leader Shama Mohamed questions Sarfaraz Khan&rsquo;s omission from India and India A squads, sparking debate over selection and religious bias in cricket.

Congress leader Shama Mohamed stirred controversy again on Wednesday, this time raising questions over cricketer Sarfaraz Khan's exclusion from the recently announced India and India A squads.
Her comments followed her earlier criticism of former India captain Rohit Sharma&rsquo;s fitness.
Posting on her official X handle, Mohamed hinted at a possible religious angle in Sarfaraz's omission, writing, "Is Sarfaraz Khan not selected because of his surname! #justasking. We know where Gautam Gambhir stands on that matter."
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Is Sarfaraz Khan not selected because of his surname ! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/justasking?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#justasking</a> . We know where Gautam Gambhir stands on that matter
&mdash; Dr. Shama Mohamed (@drshamamohd) <a href="https://twitter.com/drshamamohd/status/1980888990216777733?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 22, 2025</a></blockquote>
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The remarks came shortly after the BCCI revealed the India A squads for two upcoming four-day matches against South Africa A, scheduled at the BCCI Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru. The first match will take place from October 30 to November 2, with the second scheduled for November 6 to 9.
Despite Sarfaraz Khan&rsquo;s strong domestic performances, he was overlooked in both squads, prompting discussions among fans and cricket analysts. The 27-year-old made his Test debut under Rohit Sharma against England at home in February last year. Since then, he has amassed 371 runs in six Tests at an average of 37.10, with a strike rate of 74.94, including a century and three fifties, and a highest score of 150. His last appearance for India was against New Zealand at Wankhede in November last year.
In first-class cricket, Sarfaraz has compiled 2,467 runs in 56 matches at an average of 65.19, including 16 centuries and 15 half-centuries, with a strike rate of 70.99. Over the past five years, his domestic form has been particularly strong, boasting an average of 117.47, yet he was still overlooked for the Australia tour. This has led many to speculate on his limited prospects of returning to the Indian Test team.
India squad for first four-day match: Rishabh Pant (capt, wk), Ayush Mhatre, N Jagadeesan (wk), Sai Sudharsan (vice-capt), Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar, Harsh Dubey, Tanush Kotian, Manav Suthar, Anshul Kamboj, Yash Thakur, Ayush Badoni, Saransh Jain.
India squad for second four-day match: Rishabh Pant (capt, wk), KL Rahul, Dhruv Jurel (wk), Sai Sudharsan (vice-capt), Devdutt Padikkal, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Harsh Dubey, Tanush Kotian, Manav Suthar, Khaleel Ahmed, Gurnoor Brar, Abhimanyu Easwaran, Prasidh Krishna, Mohammed Siraj, Akash Deep.

India head coach Gautam Gambhir slammed former captain Kris Srikkanth for targeting Harshit Rana, calling the allegations of favoritism “shameful” ahead of the Australia ODI series.

Gautam Gambhir Defends Harshit Rana Amid Criticism From Kris Srikkanth

Gambhir Defends Rana Amid Selection Controversy

India head coach Gautam Gambhir slammed former captain Kris Srikkanth for targeting Harshit Rana, calling the allegations of favoritism &ldquo;shameful&rdquo; ahead of the Australia ODI series.

India head coach Gautam Gambhir on Tuesday hit back at former captain Kris Srikkanth for alleging that pace bowler Harshit Rana has been picked in the ODI squad for the tour of Australia for being his "yes man".
Srikkanth had alleged on his YouTube Channel that Rana was in the national side only because of Gambhir.
"It's shameful that someone wanting to run his YouTube channel is targeting a 23-yea-old. If you want to target me, do it. I can handle it, but trolling a 23-year-old kid for YouTube views is shameful," said Gambhir in the press conference that followed India's 2-0 Test series triumph over the West Indies in Delhi.
"His (Rana's) father is not a selector. He has played cricket on his own merit. Don't target these young boys," he added.
India defeated West Indies by seven wickets in the second game here.
Srikkanth had stated that Rana, whose association with Gambhir goes back to their stint with IPL side Kolkata Knight Riders, made it to the Indian ODI squad for Australia only because of his equation with Gambhir.
"There is only one member, Harshit Rana...nobody knows why he is there in the team. Best is to be like Harshit Rana and be a constant yes man to Gambhir to be selected (in the side)," Srikkanth had said recently.
Delhi cricketer Rana, who has played two Tests, five ODIs and three T20 Internationals since Gambhir took over last year, recently turned up in an Asia Cup match that India won.
The three-match ODI series against Australia starts from October 19.&nbsp;

England’s Harry Brook says Joe Root deserved Player of the Series award for his consistent performance in the 2-2 Test series against India.

Harry Brook says Joe Root was more deserving of Player of the Series award

England&rsquo;s Harry Brook says Joe Root deserved Player of the Series award for his consistent performance in the 2-2 Test series against India.

Star England batter Harry Brook disagreed with India coach Gautam Gambhir&rsquo;s decision to name him as Player of the Series, saying the honour should have gone to Joe Root for his prolific run in the five-Test series.
With the series ending 2-2, each team&rsquo;s coach selected one player from the opposition for the Player of the Series award.
While England head coach Brendon McCullum picked India captain Shubman Gill, Gambhir chose Brook as England&rsquo;s standout performer.
Brook played a destructive innings of 111 off 98 balls on the fourth day of the final Test, putting England on the brink of a record chase before the visitors collapsed, losing seven wickets for 66 runs to concede the match.
"I didn&rsquo;t score as many runs as Rooty (Joe Root), so I probably think he should be Man of the Series&mdash;and Man of the Summer again, like he has been for many years," Brook told the BBC.
"I think we&rsquo;re in a great place. Obviously, it has been an awesome series. 2-2, I didn&rsquo;t think it was going to be like this, to be honest." While Brook scored 481 runs at an average of 53.44, Root amassed 537 runs at an average of 67.12 across nine innings in the five-match series.

India head coach Gautam Gambhir engaged in a heated exchange with Oval curator Lee Fortis over practice pitch conditions ahead of the final Test against England.

Gautam Gambhir and Oval curator involve in heated exchange of words

India head coach Gautam Gambhir engaged in a heated exchange with Oval curator Lee Fortis over practice pitch conditions ahead of the final Test against England.

India head coach Gautam Gambhir was on Tuesday involved in a heated exchange of words with the Oval's chief curator Lee Fortis and was heard telling him "you don't tell us what we need to do" while pointing fingers at the groundstaff.
The Oval will host the fifth and final Test between India and England from Thursday, and the Indian team has hit the ground running two days after staging a remarkable comeback to draw the fourth match in Manchester.
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A heated conversation between Gautam Gambhir and the Oval curator. <a href="https://t.co/EN4m1qJKH2">pic.twitter.com/EN4m1qJKH2</a>
&mdash; Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) <a href="https://twitter.com/mufaddal_vohra/status/1950128357347143798?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 29, 2025</a></blockquote>
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During the training session, videos that have now gone viral on social media clearly showed an upset Gambhir getting into a verbal altercation with the curator, prompting India batting coach Sitanshu Kotak to intervene and douse the situation.
The tiff started when Fortis told Gambhir: "I will have to report this" and to that the Indian head coach replied rather tersely: "You go and report whatever you want to report." Kotak stepped in at this point, took the Englishman to a different corner and said: "We won't damage anything." Other Indian support staff such as bowling coach Morne Morkel and assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate were seen listening keenly to the argument.
While it was not clear why the two got into an argument, Gambhir and Fortis appeared to be arguing over the conditions of the pitches for practice.
However, Gambhir turned back again to tell Fortis that he should not be telling his side "what to do." "You can't tell us what to do. You are just one of the groundsmen, nothing beyond," Gambhir was seen telling in the video.
Fortis and Gambhir then went their separate ways, with the India coach returning to oversee the net session.
Later while walking from the field to his room, Fortis said: "It's a big game, and he (Gambhir) is a bit touchy." Meanwhile Sai Sudharsan, who registered a half-century and a duck in the Manchester Test, was the first one to arrive at the venue for practice, where left-arm wrist spinner Kuldeep Yadav was also seen putting in some hard yards.
Left-arm pacer Arshdeep Singh too was seen bowling under the watchful eyes of Morkel.

India coach Gautam Gambhir says the ongoing Test series in England has made every cricket lover proud as he urges one final push at The Oval to level the series.

Cricket on display during England series a matter of pride: Gambhir

India coach Gautam Gambhir says the ongoing Test series in England has made every cricket lover proud as he urges one final push at The Oval to level the series.

India head coach Gautam Gambhir said touring England has always been a challenging assignment, but asserted that the quality of cricket in the ongoing series has made "every cricket lover proud.&rdquo;&nbsp;
Gambhir was addressing a gathering at the India House on Monday evening to express gratitude for the fans&rsquo; support during the course of the series, which saw the visitors pull off a dramatic draw in the fourth Test at Manchester.
&ldquo;Touring this part of the world has always been challenging because of the history between the two countries, which can never be forgotten,&rdquo; said Gambhir during his speech.
&ldquo;Whenever we have toured the UK, the kind of support we have got, we cherish every bit of it. We never take anything for granted.
&ldquo;Last five weeks have been really exciting for both countries with the kind of cricket that has been on display, which I&rsquo;m sure has made every cricket lover proud,&rdquo; he added.
The Indian cricket team received a rousing welcome from community leaders, parliamentarians and sports fans at a diaspora reception hosted by the High Commission of India in London, where the squad is set for the fifth and final Test against England at The Oval from Thursday.
He went on to highlight the importance of the fifth and final Test, which India needed to win to level the series that now stands 2-1 in favour of England.
&ldquo;Both the teams have thrown a lot of punches and have fought for every inch. We have got one more week to go, one final push to make and one more opportunity to make our country and people out here proud,&rdquo; said Gambhir.
The players were cheered enthusiastically by the crowd as some of the highlights from their recent games were played out on screen.
Vikram Doraiswami, India&rsquo;s High Commissioner to the UK, said the fighting spirit the team showed during the series was a just reflection of the country&rsquo;s will to fight the odds.
&ldquo;It&rsquo;s been a great series, played in the best of spirit. But the best bit of it all is the fact that we have a chance to see Test cricket played the way it is intended to be &ndash; contests for full five days, contests that have gone to the wire, contests in which the great sense of cricket as a game that is played with intensity for five days.
&ldquo;And to have our team here display what is truly the range of skills but also the fighting spirit that is now associated with Team India is also a great reflection of the fighting spirit that now stands for the new India that we are all privileged to represent here,&rdquo; said Doraiswami.
&ldquo;No matter what happens (in the final Test), we couldn&rsquo;t be more proud of who you (Team India) are, what you represent, where you came from and what you mean to all of us,&rdquo; he said.
Richard Gould, chief executive of the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB), referenced the India-UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA) signed off during Prime Minister Narendra Modi&rsquo;s UK visit last week as a sign of the immense scope of collaboration between the two nations, including sports.
&ldquo;In four Test matches so far, every one of them has gone deep into the fifth day&hellip;It&rsquo;s difficult to remember a Test series that has really resounded as deeply as this one has, both in England and back in India, and we are all really looking forward to seeing the battle recommence at The Oval on Thursday,&rdquo; said Gould.
The diaspora gathering concluded with a brief in-conversation session moderated by commentator and former head coach Ravi Shastri with a few players including captain Shubman Gill.
&ldquo;Before the start of the series, I felt I haven&rsquo;t really shown my best and I was working quite hard on my game before the series as I wanted to prove myself,&rdquo; said Gill, with reference to his over 700 runs notched up during the series so far.
&ldquo;It was a very hard-fought game of cricket over the past four days,&rdquo; he added.

Sanjay Manjrekar advises Gautam Gambhir to adopt a calmer approach amidst tactical critiques. Applauding Shubman Gill, he stresses on engaging with constructive criticism while questioning team selection rhetoric involving Karun Nair.

Manjrekar Urges Gambhir for Tactical Calm Amid Criticism

In a candid insight, Sanjay Manjrekar suggests Gautam Gambhir should embrace calmness amidst criticism. He emphasizes understanding in tactics and highlights Shubman Gill's capabilities while questioning team selection claims surrounding Karun Nair.

Manjrekar on Gambhir: Tactical Tension in Cricket

Sanjay Manjrekar advises Gautam Gambhir to relax amid critiques and praises Shubman Gill's performance. Criticizing Gambhir's tactical decisions, he emphasizes openness to constructive feedback and questions team selection claims about Karun Nair.

According to former cricketer-turned-analyst Sanjay Manjrekar, Gautam Gambhir might need to "loosen up and take a chill pill." Despite some questionable tactical calls by the head coach, Manjrekar believes India achieved a commendable draw against England in the fourth Test. Manjrekar didn't hold back in stating that the former left-hander hasn't always been tactically sound in red-ball cricket. Although India fought valiantly for a draw on Sunday, they are still trailing 1-2 in the series with one match left to play.
"I think India has performed well despite some tactical decisions by Gambhir," Manjrekar said, referring to India's home losses to New Zealand and defeat by Australia. "The fighting spirit? That's all due to the players. Tactically, some of Gambhir's decisions, especially his selections, haven't made it easy," Manjrekar commented.
He also urged Gambhir not to perceive every differing opinion as mere criticism. Gambhir had previously retaliated against those critiquing skipper Shubman Gill, labeling them as lacking in cricketing knowledge. "There was never any uncertainty about Shubman Gill's potential. Doubts were baseless and revealed a lack of understanding in cricket," Gambhir stated. He emphasized the dressing room's confidence in Gill despite public skepticism. "Even if Gill hadn't performed, our belief in his talent remains unwavering," he added.
Manjrekar praised Gill, noting his captaincy responsibilities do not seem to burden him when he's batting. The veteran of 37 Tests, Manjrekar is known to be candid, often presenting views that deviate from mainstream opinions, which he did again during an appearance on 'JioHotstar'.
"Some questions clearly bother Gambhir, especially those questioning Gill's role as captain. These concerns are legitimate," Manjrekar stated. He noted the frequent reference to "outside noise," a term used within cricket circles for criticism from outside the dressing room. "It shouldn't be about 'us versus them'. We're all part of the same cricket community. A little relaxation, a willingness to accept tough questions, could benefit Gambhir," he suggested.
Addressing Gambhir's dismissal of Karun Nair's situation, Manjrekar opposed the coach's reasoning behind the player's omission from the team the claim that Nair wasn&rsquo;t &lsquo;dropped&rsquo; but rather the best eleven was selected. "Let's be honest - when someone doesn't play, he's dropped, no matter the reasoning presented," he concluded.
(Only the headline of this report may have been reworked by Editorji; the rest of the content is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.)
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"There are three more centuries as well. Those are big positives as well. Thank you," was his one-line answer to a pointed question on Pant.

Pant centuries not enough says India coach

Gaumtam Gambhir stresses results over individual brilliance

"There are three more centuries as well. Those are big positives as well. Thank you," was his one-line answer to a pointed question on Pant.

India head coach Gautam Gambhir seemed in no mood to laud individual brilliance like the twin hundreds by Rishabh Pant when asked about the positives from the opening Test loss to England, saying that everything boils down to results which his team could not achieve.
Hardly the one to mince his words or hide his disappointments, Gambhir offered a rather combative response to a question on how it felt watching vice captain Pant's sensational knocks that ultimately could not tilt the game for India.
"There are three more centuries as well. Those are big positives as well. Thank you," was his one-line answer to a pointed question on Pant.
When pressed further on the overall positives, Gambhir said, "I would have liked if you said there was a hundred from Yashasvi (Jaiswal), hundred from Shubman (Gill) on debut as captain.
"(There was a) hundred from KL (Rahul) and two centuries from Rishabh, so five centuries in a Test match is a great start to be honest. And hopefully the question could have been better," he added.
However, the coach said individual performances count for little if the end result is a loss. India went down by five wickets despite setting England a stiff target of 371.
"But again these are great positives, we had a fifer from Jasprit Bumrah as well. Eventually everything boils down to the fact that...we go out there to get the results," he said.
"Yes, Individual performances are good, we want those big runs from our top six, seven which we got in this Test match. But at the end of the day you go out there to win a Test match.
"Unfortunately that wasn't the result. So we take it on the chin and move forward," he added.

India's cricket coach Gautam Gambhir receives death threats from ISIS-Kashmir after the Pahalgam terror attack. Gambhir takes immediate action, submitting an FIR with Delhi Police for his safety and vows justice for the victims.

Team India head coach Gautam Gambhir receives death threat via mail

India's cricket coach Gautam Gambhir receives death threats from ISIS-Kashmir after the Pahalgam terror attack. Gambhir takes immediate action, submitting an FIR with Delhi Police for his safety and vows justice for the victims.

India&rsquo;s cricket head coach, Gautam Gambhir, has reportedly received a disturbing death threat from the terror group "ISIS-Kashmir."&nbsp;
On April 22, Gambhir received two e-mails with the chilling message "IKillU" &mdash; one in the afternoon and another in the evening. The threat comes on the heels of the deadly Pahalgam terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir, which claimed the lives of 26 civilians, mostly tourists.&nbsp;
The attack has been condemned nationwide, with Gambhir expressing his outrage and grief on social media, stating that the perpetrators will face justice.
In response to the threats, Gambhir swiftly took action on April 23 by approaching the Delhi Police. He submitted a formal request for the registration of a First Information Report (FIR), calling for urgent police intervention to ensure his safety and that of his family.&nbsp;
Gambhir also reached out to the SHO at Rajinder Nagar Police Station and the Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) of Central Delhi, urging them to take the necessary steps to protect his loved ones.
This latest threat is not the first time Gambhir has been targeted. Back in November 2021, he received a similar threat while serving as a Member of Parliament. However, this recent threat, following the Pahalgam massacre, is particularly concerning.
The timing of the threat is particularly troubling, given the national grief and concern surrounding the Pahalgam attack. Known for his outspoken stance on national security, Gambhir had condemned the terror attack the day after it occurred, expressing his condolences and fury on X (formerly Twitter). He wrote, "Praying for the families of the deceased. Those responsible for this will pay. India will strike."
Following his proactive steps to involve the police, the Delhi Police have assured that they will take all necessary measures to ensure Gambhir&rsquo;s safety. Given his high-profile position as the head coach of the Indian cricket team, the threat has drawn widespread attention. The investigation is ongoing, with authorities promising swift action to protect Gambhir and his family.

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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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;
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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;

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