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Time of India
30 minutes ago
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- Time of India
IND vs ENG: India coach Gautam Gambhir provides update on pacers' fitness and availability for series decider at The Oval
Jasprit Bumrah during day three of the Fourth Test vs England at Old Trafford (Photo by) Manchester: It's been over 50 days since the Indian team arrived here in England, and Jasprit Bumrah 's workload has been the focal point of India's planning ahead of each Test. As India's batters were pulling off a fighting draw at Old Trafford, Bumrah 's availability for the last Test — starting at Oval in London on Thursday — again became a point of discussion. At the start of the tour, head coach Gautam Gambhir had confirmed that the team management had planned to play Bumrah in only three of the five Tests. India go to London 1-2 down in the series, and Bumrah has already played his quota of three Tests. It's a tricky situation for both Bumrah and the team management. Will the team deviate from the three-Test plan regarding Bumrah's availability, since now there is a big opportunity to come out of the gruelling series with a 2-2 scoreline? Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! 'There has been no talk about it (Bumrah playing at the Oval). And no such decision has been made on whether Bumrah (will) play in the last Test. Ultimately, whoever plays, they'll try and do the job for the country,' Gambhir said after the fourth Test. Bumrah's susceptibility to breaking down in the middle of a Test has given the caretakers of Indian cricket sleepless nights. The Indian cricket board (BCCI) doesn't want a repeat of the incident in the Sydney Test at the beginning of the year. In Australia, the medical team working on Bumrah believed that his long and intense spell in the Test in Melbourne may have triggered the back injury in Sydney. TOI understands that Bumrah is now advised to bowl 45–50 overs maximum per Test. Bumrah bowled just 33 overs in the last Test in Manchester. This was after an eight-day break after the third Test at Lord's. TOI has learnt there have been murmurs in BCCI corridors around Bumrah's pick-and-choose policy in Test cricket. He was not given the Test captaincy only because he would not be available for every Test. The BCCI is not comfortable with the selectors and the team management going into a series without knowing if Bumrah will be available for the entire series. It is being considered whether he should make himself available for an entire series, or not at all. Sources said that when the fourth Test began with Bumrah in the XI, it was almost certain that he will give the Oval Test a miss. 'All the fast bowlers are there. There is no injury scare,' was Gambhir's curt reply to a query around the fitness of the pace attack. Gambhir asserted that he doesn't prefer the term 'transition' while discussing the Test team playing in England. He believes this team may be inexperienced, but it's the best team that India have. He doesn't like to hide behind the words 'transition' and 'inexperience'. 'You're asking someone who only believes in results. And I've always said that in the past as well, I believe in results. Yes, there is inexperience, but this is still the best Indian team right now. We're still down 1-2. Hopefully, we can try and make it 2-2. That's going to be a great achievement,' Gambhir said. Poll Is the decision to limit Bumrah's Tests to three justified? Yes, to manage his workload No, he should play all Tests It's a tough call It will be interesting to see if India risk Bumrah. His speed, after all, had come down significantly on the third evening of the third Test, where he returned figures of 2/112, his poorest show in his seven-year-long Test career. India's only win has come when Bumrah opted to sit out of the second Test at Edgbaston. It's not that the Indian bowling can't hold its own without him. Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
Time of India
44 minutes ago
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- Time of India
Cricket on display during England series a matter of pride: Gautam Gambhir
Live Events (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel London: 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."Gambhir was addressing a gathering at the India House on Monday evening to express gratitude for the fans' support during the course of the series, which saw the visitors pull off a dramatic draw in the fourth Test at Manchester."Touring this part of the world has always been challenging because of the history between the two countries, which can never be forgotten," said Gambhir during his speech."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."Last five weeks have been really exciting for both countries with the kind of cricket that has been on display, which I'm sure has made every cricket lover proud," he 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 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."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," said players were cheered enthusiastically by the crowd as some of the highlights from their recent games were played out on Doraiswami, India's High Commissioner to the UK, said the fighting spirit the team showed during the series was a just reflection of the country's will to fight the odds."It'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 - 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."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," said Doraiswami."No matter what happens (in the final Test), we couldn'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," he 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's UK visit last week as a sign of the immense scope of collaboration between the two nations, including sports."In four Test matches so far, every one of them has gone deep into the fifth 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," said 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 "Before the start of the series, I felt I haven't really shown my best and I was working quite hard on my game before the series as I wanted to prove myself," said Gill, with reference to his over 700 runs notched up during the series so far."It was a very hard-fought game of cricket over the past four days," he added.
Hindustan Times
2 hours ago
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- Hindustan Times
'India doing well despite Gambhir's tactical misfire': Head coach 'hasn't made anything easier' including Karun cover-up
Former India batter Sanjay Manjrekar minced no words as he tore into Gautam Gambhir's 'tactical missteps' for the ongoing Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy, saying the visitors are doing well in the UK despite the poor selection calls made by the current head coach. Manjrekar's remarks right after Gambhir's fiery press conference, which happened after India drew the Manchester Test against all odds. Gambhir's fiery press conference continues to generate plenty of reactions. (PTI) Gautam Gambhir is under fire for India's poor results in the longest format. India have lost the previous two Test series against New Zealand (home) and Australia (away). India are also trailing in the five-match series against England. However, a young team led by Shubman Gill continues to give England a run for their money. India have had the better of England in almost the entire series, but Ben Stokes' team has been able to win the crucial moments, and hence they are 2-1 ahead. However, the visitors have a realistic chance of levelling the series in the final game at the Oval, beginning Thursday, July 31. However, Manjrekar said that India are doing well in the series against England despite Gambhir's selection calls. He also went on to say that Gambhir hasn't made anything easier with his missteps. Also Read: 'Gautam Gambhir needs to take a chill pill': India coach can't stand a word against Shubman Gill, told to 'take it easy' 'India have performed well despite some of his tactical missteps. Let's not forget: India were swept 3-0 at home by New Zealand, who then lost comfortably to Australia,' Manjrekar said on JioHotstar after the Manchester Test came to an end. 'The fight we've seen? That's the players' grit. Tactically, Gambhir hasn't always made it easier, particularly with selections,' he added. The Karun Nair comment Karun Nair, who made a comeback to the Test playing XI after eight years, was dropped for the Manchester Test after he failed to set the stage on fire in the first three games. When Gambhir was asked about the right-hander being axed from the lineup, the India head coach said that the team doesn't drop anyone, as it is a case of playing the best XI. Manjrekar did not take this comment well, saying a player dropped is dropped and there is no other spin that can be given to this narrative. 'The fight we've seen in this team? That's down to the players. Because tactically, Gambhir hasn't always made things easier - especially with some of his selections,' said Manjrekar. 'And to suggest that Karun Nair 'wasn't dropped'... come on. You guys see it as a drop; for them, it's about 'picking the right team,' he added. Under Gambhir, in the previous 12 Tests that India have played, the side have registered eight losses, two wins and two draws.
Time of India
2 hours ago
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- Time of India
IND vs ENG: 'Threw punches, fought for every inch' - Gautam Gambhir recounts fourth Test on visit to High Commission of India in London
Gautam Gambhir and Deputy High Commissioner Mr. Sujit Ghosh (Image via X/@BCCI) India head coach Gautam Gambhir has called on his team to deliver 'one final push' as they prepare for the decider in the ongoing five-Test series against England. His comments came during the Indian team's visit to the Indian High Commission in London on Tuesday, a day after the tense fourth Test at Old Trafford ended in a draw. With England leading the series 2-1, the result kept the series alive heading into the final match at The Oval. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! Addressing dignitaries and staff at the event, Gambhir spoke about the deep-rooted history between India and England in cricket, and the significance of performing in this part of the world. Old Trafford cricket ground: A stadium tour of the iconic venue in Manchester 'Touring this part of the world has always been exciting and challenging because of the history between the two countries, which can never be forgotten,' he said, as quoted by IANS. 'We have cherished every bit of support we have received every time we have toured the UK.' BCCI on X (Screengrab) Gambhir praised the competitive nature of the series and the quality of cricket on display over the past few weeks. 'The last five weeks have been really exciting for both countries. I am sure that the kind of cricket that was put on display has made every cricket lover proud. Both teams threw a lot of punches and fought for every inch,' he said. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like New Container Houses Indonesia (Prices May Surprise You) Container House | Search ads Search Now Undo India held firm in the final moments of the drawn fourth Test to keep the series within reach, setting up a high-stakes decider. Poll Will India win the final Test against England? Yes, they will triumph! No, England will win. Looking ahead, Gambhir urged his players to give it everything in the final Test. 'We have one more week to go. One final push to make. One final opportunity to make our country proud. Jai Hind.' The High Commission visit gave the team a moment to reflect before turning their focus back to business ahead of the Oval Test starting July 31. Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
NDTV
13 hours ago
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- NDTV
"I Don't Even Look...": Gautam Gambhir's Blunt Response To Sai Sudharshan's Critics
Indian head coach Gautam Gambhir said he prioritises partnerships over individual scores, emphasising the importance of the number three batsman contributing to these partnerships. He also highlighted Sai Sudharsan as a remarkable talent. India went with Sai at No.3 in the series opener, but he made zero in the first innings and 30 in the second. He was dropped from the side, and Karun was promoted up the order. However, in three Tests, Nair has mustered only 131 runs at an average of 21.83. "I don't even look at the individual runs. I only look at the partnerships. I think if we want to build this team, we want to build this team on partnerships, not on individual scores. I think if the number three can have a partnership and can contribute in that partnership, I think he's done his job. That is something which is very important. And Sai is a phenomenal talent," Gambhir told the media. Sai, making a comeback into the playing XI for the fourth Test, made a vital fifty in the first innings but was dismissed by Chris Woakes for a golden duck in the second innings. "I think you can't keep judging people after every game. He's 23, playing his first test series in England in English conditions, and still putting his hand out and scoring that brilliant 50 or 60. I think you've got to have patience with these boys," he added. Gambhir praised Team India for forging their own history, highlighting their character and determination to fight for the country. He felt the current Indian team was the best and emphasised the valuable lessons learned from their performance under pressure, particularly the draw on Day 5 against England in the fourth Test. "They (Team India) are creating their own history. No one in this team will follow anyone now that they want to... This is the foundation of this team. These are characters sitting in the dressing room wanting to fight for the country, and they will continue to do that... This is the best 18 that is going to represent, and that is in the dressing room. The most important thing is that these guys are going to learn a lot from what they did today, because being under pressure, batting five sessions is never easy on Day 5 against an attack like England and then coming out with a draw," Gambhir said. England is currently leading the five-match series 2-1, India will be eyeing to win the in fifth Test at The Oval to level the series to share the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy, on the other hand England will look to bounce back and win the series 3-1. Coming to the match, stellar centuries from Ravindra Jadeja and Washington Sundar in the second innings guided India to secure a draw in the fourth test match of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy against England at Old Trafford, Manchester on Sunday.
