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Indian Express
13 hours ago
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- Indian Express
Gautam Gambhir's future as India head coach questioned: ‘3 series defeats in a row would be a problem for him'
India have been lauded at many points for their performances during the ongoing Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy but the fact remains that a defeat in the final Test at the Oval would make it a third consecutive Test series loss for India. India had lost the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia 3-1 earlier this year, a result that confirmed their first-ever failure to make it to the World Test Championship final, before which they shockingly lost 3-0 at home to New Zealand. All of these defeats have come with Gautam Gambhir as head coach and former England captain Mike Atherton feels that this would put the former India opener under pressure, even though he has also led India to victory in the 2025 Champions Trophy. 'Well, they've lost two series in a row. They lost at home to New Zealand 3-0, and they lost the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 3-1. If they lose this series, then yeah, he's under pressure as a coach,' said Atherton on Sky Sports. 'India, with all their resources, their population strength, they're not a team that people are patient with. They're expected to win every time they walk onto the park. So three Test series defeats in a row would be a problem for him,' Atherton added. India captain Shubman Gill was asked on the eve of the fifth Test if Gambhir's altercation with the pitch curator at the Oval was a reflection of the fact that the Indian head coach was feeling the pressure. Gill, however, brushed away that notion, stating that it was merely a response to the Indian team management not being allowed to take a look at the pitch from close proximity. India's batting coach Sitanshu Kotak had also said earlier that Gambhir is not feeling any kind of pressure. 'He is not under pressure. The series has been competitive, and both teams have played well. The series opener and the third Test could have gone either way. All the matches went to the fifth day, and it has been a brilliant series. I haven't seen Gautam Gambhir under pressure from his playing days till now,' he said.
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Business Standard
6 days ago
- Sport
- Business Standard
Jasprit Bumrah next in line to retire from Tests? Here's what Kaif said
Former India cricketer Mohammad Kaif has sparked speculation over Jasprit Bumrah's future in Test cricket, suggesting that the pace spearhead could be the next senior player to step away from the longest format following Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Ravichandran Ashwin. 'Won't be surprised if Bumrah decides to retire soon' Speaking in a video on his verified X handle, Kaif expressed concern over Bumrah's physical condition, particularly after his underwhelming performance on Day 3 of the fourth Test against England, where he managed only one wicket in 28 overs. 'Looking at how things are, I won't be surprised if Bumrah decides to retire from Test cricket soon. Virat, Rohit, and Ashwin have already moved on, and Bumrah might follow,' Kaif remarked. 'I sincerely hope I'm wrong, but he just doesn't look comfortable out there. The passion is clearly there, but his body seems to be giving up.' Kaif added that Bumrah appeared to be 'losing the battle with his body,' highlighting a notable drop in pace and overall effectiveness. He noted that during the Old Trafford Test, Bumrah was mostly operating in the 130-135 kmph range, rarely breaching the 140 kmph mark, a far cry from his usual sharpness. Bumrah denying captaincy for workload management Earlier this year, Bumrah had declined India's Test captaincy offer post-Rohit's retirement, citing concerns about workload management. "I didn't think it would be fair to the team to have a captain for just a few Tests. Continuity is important, and I've always prioritised the team's needs,' Bumrah had explained. The 31-year-old, currently ranked No. 1 in the ICC Test bowling rankings, has struggled with injuries in recent months. He was unable to bowl during the second innings of the final Border-Gavaskar Test in Sydney due to a back problem and subsequently missed the 2025 Champions Trophy and the early phase of the IPL. On the ongoing England tour, Bumrah has carefully managed his workload, playing only three of the four Tests so far. While he impressed at Headingley with a five-wicket haul and followed it up with another strong showing at Lord's, his diminished pace and rhythm during the Manchester Test have raised fresh doubts about his long-term fitness. Kaif pointed to these worrying signs, saying, 'Bumrah is a proud cricketer. If he feels he's no longer able to deliver at his best for India, he may step away on his own terms. He's the kind of player who wants to contribute meaningfully, not just participate.' India now faces the reality that their pace ace may no longer be a regular presence in red-ball cricket, with Kaif hinting that fans may soon have to adjust to a Test side without one of its most impactful fast bowlers.
News18
7 days ago
- Sport
- News18
No Babar Azam But Shaheen Afridi Called Back To Pakistan T20I Squad
Last Updated: Pakistan recalls Shaheen Shah Afridi for the T20I series in the West Indies, while Babar Azam is ignored. Mohammad Rizwan remains ODI captain. Pakistan has recalled fast bowler and former captain Shaheen Shah Afridi for the upcoming T20I series in the West Indies, while ignoring Babar Azam again. Hasan Ali and Haris Rauf, who missed the recent series in Bangladesh, will join Afridi in making a comeback to the team. Meanwhile, wicketkeeper-batter Mohammad Rizwan has been retained as the captain of the ODI side, despite the team's group-stage exit in the 2025 Champions Trophy under him. Babar also continues in ODIs. Pakistan and the West Indies will play three T20Is and three ODIs in the Caribbean. The T20s are scheduled from July 31 to August 3 in Florida, followed by the ODIs between August 8 and 12 in Trinidad. Three young pacers — Abbas Afridi, Ahmed Daniyal and Salman Mirza — who played in the T20 series in Bangladesh, which ended on Thursday, have not been picked for the West Indies tour. Pakistan T20 squad: Salman Ali Agha (capt), Abrar Ahmed, Faheem Ashraf, Fakhar Zaman, Haris Rauf, Hasan Ali, Hasan Nawaz, Hussain Talat, Khushdil Shah, Muhammad Haris, Muhammad Nawaz, Sahabzada Farhan, Saim Ayub, Shaheen Shah Afridi and Sufyan Muqim. Meanwhile, new coach Mike Hesson recently gave a lowdown of his stint so far, which has seen them having whitewashed Bangladesh at home in June, followed by losing the reverse three-match series 1-2. 'First 6 games on two contrasting pitches gave us key insights. A young batting group shone with 200+ scores early. Mirpur which is the lowest scoring venue in T20I's certainly tested our adaptability and after struggling early we fought back and showed an ability to learn with experience," Hesson posted on X (formerly Twitter). 'New players stepped up, showing promise and in some instances excelling. Specialist Coaches have played a key role in developing bowlers both here and at the NCA. Fielding was a huge step up in last two matches and were starting to look like an International fielding side," Hesson added. view comments First Published: July 25, 2025, 17:45 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
India.com
23-07-2025
- Sport
- India.com
Shubman Gill, Rohit and Suryakumar pile up SHOCKING record, one in 16000 chance to achieve it, they have...
England's official cricket account couldn't resist poking fun at Team India's bizarre streak of toss losses. Despite India's strong performances on the field, they've now lost 14 tosses in a row. Adding to the humour, Ben Stokes was seen jokingly practising coin tosses ahead of the Manchester Test, as if trying to keep the streak alive. After India lost the toss once again at Old Trafford in the fourth Test, England's social media team didn't miss the chance to take a playful jab with a witty tweet. India have now lost 1️⃣4️⃣ international tosses in a row… The odds of that happening are 16,384/1 🤯 Unlucky to say the least.@Benedict_B | @SkyCricket — England Cricket (@englandcricket) July 23, 2025 What might have been a small problem has become a common joke. India men's team has now lost 14 straight tosses across formats. It's not just a stroke of bad luck statistically, the chances of this happening are an astonishingly low 0.00609%. Captain Shubman Gill, who was appointed as the skipper before this Test series, has played well with the bat but has had no luck with the toss. The last time India's men's team won a toss was in the third T20I in Rajkot this January which, interestingly, was also the only match they lost in that series. When was the last time India won a toss? India last won a toss during the third T20I of the five-match series against England in Rajkot this January. With Suryakumar Yadav leading the side, the hosts chose to bowl first after winning the toss. However, that match turned out to be a setback for India in the shortest format, as they failed to chase down 172 and ended their innings at 145/9 on a tricky surface, losing by 26 runs. Despite their continued bad luck with the toss, India's white-ball performance didn't disappoint. They bounced back strongly to clinch the remaining two T20Is and secure the series 4-1. This was followed by a 3-0 whitewash in the ODI series against England and an impressive campaign in the 2025 Champions Trophy, where India won all five matches to emerge champions. The ongoing Test series against England is India's first in the red-ball format since that last toss victory.
Indian Express
22-07-2025
- Sport
- Indian Express
WATCH: Afghanistan player Mohammad Nabi slammed for a six by son Hassan Eisakhil
In a rare father vs son encounter in cricket, veteran Afghanistan player Mohammad Nabi was welcomed in by his son Hassan Eisakhil with a six in the Mis-e-Ainak Knights vs Amo Sharks match of the Etisalat Shpageeza Cricket League. Ultimately though, Nabi's Knights prevailed over his son's team The Sharks by 5 wickets. Batting first, the Sharks posted 162 runs on the back of a half century by Eisakhil while Naveed Zadran, Khalil Gurbaz and Mujeeb Ur Rahman conjured magic with the ball with terrific spells. However, Khalid Taniwal (56) and Wafiullah Tarakhil's (49) fireworks powered the Knights to a comfortable win. Last year, Nabi had announced that he will retire from the 50-over format after the 2025 Champions Trophy but had taken a U-turn later, saying he wanted to play with his son. ' — Xtra (@123of143) July 22, 2025 'I'm still thinking (about the future). These might not be my last ODIs, I will probably play less ODIs and give chances to the youngsters to build experience. I've discussed with the senior players and in the high-level games, maybe or maybe not, we'll see. It will depend on my fitness,' he had told ICC earlier this year. 'It's my dream (to play for Afghanistan together). Hopefully we can do it. He is doing very well. In the last two games he scored a hundred and 95. He is a hard worker and I'm also pushing him to do work. I want him to make his own goals, if you want to get to be a high-level cricketer, you have to work hard. It's not enough to make 50 or 60, you have to score 100+. He's listening and pushing all the time. When he can talk to me, I try to give him advice to give him confidence for the game,' he had said about his son. Nabi has played for Afghanistan in 173 ODIs, 132 T20Is and 3 Tests. He has 3667 runs and 2237 runs in ODIs and T20Is respectively while also notching up 176 wickets and 97 wickets in the 50-over format and the 20-over format respectively.
