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3rd Test: Not Going To Sugarcoat It, Team Is Hurting After Series Defeat, Says Gambhir
Gautam Gambhir: Gautam Gambhir, the head coach of the Indian men's cricket team is not known to mince words and with his team suffering defeats in successive Tests against New Zealand and losing its first home series in 12 years, it was clear on Thursday that the 43-year-old is not going to pick a new habit and become diplomatic in his communications.
Ahead of the third and final Test against New Zealand in which his team will be trying to avoid a first-ever clean sweep by New Zealand, Gambhir refused to sugarcoat stuff and gave it as it is to his team.
Asked whether his team was hurting after losing the series to New Zealand in Pune, Gambhir said it sure was and felt it was a good thing that the team's pride had been pricked.
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'It Will Be Great For Cricket': Wasim Akram Hopeful Of India Travelling To Pakistan For Champions Trophy
The Pakistan Cricket Board: Former Pakistan captain Wasim Akram is hopeful of India's arrival in Pakistan for next year's ICC Champions Trophy and sees it as a great thing for cricket.
Indian Team A Little Bit Shell-shocked In Terms Of What Has Happened, Says Tom Blundell
The Tom Latham: New Zealand wicketkeeper-batter Tom Blundell believes the Indian team has been left a bit shell-shocked in terms of happenings in the first two Tests at Bengaluru and Pune.
Selectors To Consider Lots Of Factors When Deciding Who Partners Khawaja, Says McDonald
Clearly Sam Konstas: Australia head coach Andrew McDonald said the selection committee will consider lots of factors before deciding who partners with Usman Khawaja at the top for the all-important Border-Gavaskar Trophy series against India, starting on November 22 in Perth.
3rd Test: Down 0-2, India Play For Pride, WTC Points; New Zealand Aim For Clean Sweep
The World Test Championship: With both their reputation and stellar home record shattered by a New Zealand side that has won two Test matches in India for the first time in decades, Rohit Sharma's side will step into the Wankhede Stadium on Friday for the third and final Test of the series hoping to restore some pride.
Inaugural Season Of IML Rescheduled To First Quarter Of 2025
International Masters League: The inaugural edition of the International Masters League (IML), has been rescheduled to the first quarter of 2025, organisers confirmed on Wednesday.
'I Went On A U-19 Tour...': WV Raman Recalls Spotting Kohli’s Potential During His Early Days
Sony Sports Network Tamil Cricket: Former India cricketer and former women's coach WV Raman reminisced about identifying Virat Kohli’s potential during his U19 days, revealing that he had predicted Kohli would not only play for India but also go on to lead the national team.
Sumathi Dharmawardena Appointed New ICC Anti-Corruption Unit Chair
The International Cricket Council: The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Wednesday announced the appointment of Sumathi Dharmawardena P.C as the new Independent Chair of its Anti-Corruption Unit (ACU).
3rd Test: Being Back At Wankhede Is 'quite Emotional' For New Zealand Spinner Ajaz Patel
New Zealand: As members of the New Zealand cricket team walked into the ground at the Wankhede Stadium for a practice session on Wednesday morning, left-arm spinner Ajaz Patel was among the first few to walk to the pitch and had a very close look at it.
Hetmyer Returns As West Indies Name ODI Squad For England Series
Sir Vivian Richards Stadium: Shimron Hetmyer has won a recall for the upcoming home ODIs against England as West Indies announce the 15-man squad for the three-match series.
Bethell Earns Maiden Test Call For England Tour Of New Zealand
Wales Cricket Board: All-rounder Jacob Bethell got his maiden Test call-up as England named a 16-player squad for the three-match Test tour of New Zealand, scheduled for November and December.
All Is Well Within Team, India Will Come Back Stronger: Sources
World Test Championship: After the back-to-back defeats against New Zealand, which saw them lose the first home Test series since 2012, the Indian team is aiming for a strong comeback in the final match in Mumbai, starting on November 1.
Lanka T10 Super League Player Draft Set For Nov 10
Lanka T10 Super League: The player draft for the inaugural Lanka T10 Super League will take place on November 10 in Colombo. The tournament is scheduled from December 12 to 22, featuring six franchise teams and showcasing local and international players in cricket's fastest format.
Injured Williamson Out Of Final India Test, Eyes Return In England Series
ICC World Test Championship Final: Kane Williamson will not travel to India for the third Test in Mumbai to ensure he is fit for the upcoming three-Test series against England, the New Zealand Cricket said on Tuesday.
Mickey Arthur Appointed Head Coach Of Rangpur Riders
The Global Super League T20: Former South Africa head coach Mickey Authur has been appointed as coach of Rangpur Riders and will lead the side in the Global Super League which starts on November 26. He will also manage the Rangpur side in the Bangladesh Premier League. The 56-year-old Arthur, who has vast coaching experience having also managed the Pakistan and Sri Lanka senior men's teams for many years, has also been associated with many T20 franchises all around the World.
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