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  BCCI approached VVS Laxman to become India's head coach in Tests after loss to South Africa: Report

  Cricket | December 28, 2025 8:04 IST

  BCCI reportedly sounded out to VVS Laxman after South Africa whitewashed India at home earlier this year in Tests. The board hasn't directly hinted at splitting coaches in red-ball and white-ball formats, but India's recent record in the longest format has been extremely worrying.

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  First time in 96 T20Is! Team India suffer worst defeat at home in second game vs South Africa

  Cricket | December 11, 2025 23:56 IST

  South Africa returned the favour in the second T20I as they defeated India by 51 runs to level the five-match series. India failed to chase down 214 runs and could only reach 162 runs before getting bundled out in the final over of the innings.

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  Kapil Dev gives his view on split coaching in Indian cricket, opens up on country vs league debate

  Cricket | December 11, 2025 17:25 IST

  India's World Cup-winning captain Kapil Dev has given his view on split coaching in Indian cricket. Currently, India have one coach for all three formats, but a few teams have adopted this approach in the past. Moreover, Kapil also opened up on the country vs league debate.

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  'It's a happy environment': Harshit Rana opens up amid reports of tension in Indian dressing room

  Cricket | December 02, 2025 18:33 IST

  Several reports on social media have claimed that India head coach Gautam Gambhir and senior players, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, are not on talking terms. Amidst that, Harshit Rana has opened up that the dressing room environment is absolutely great at the moment.

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  Former India cricketer addresses issues in Indian Test team, calls out obession with all-rounders

  Cricket | November 26, 2025 17:56 IST

  India succumbed to a 0-2 series defeat to South Africa, their second home whitewash in 12 months, and that hasn't gone down well with Venkatesh Prasad. He has called out the team's obsession of playing with all-rounders instead of specialists while slamming experienced players in the team.

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  'Up to BCCI to decide': Indian head coach on his Test future after two series whitewashes at home

  Cricket | November 26, 2025 14:54 IST

  The heat increased on the Indian head coach after the hosts lost 0-2 to South Africa in the second whitewash at home in the last three series, as the Test form continued a freefall for the two-time WTC finalists. South Africa won the second Test by 408 runs to hand India their heaviest defeat.

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  What is Team India's biggest defeat in Test cricket in terms of runs?

  Cricket | November 25, 2025 16:24 IST

  South Africa have set India a mammoth target of 549 runs to win the second and final Test at the Barsapara Stadium in Guwahati. Given the number of overs left and the deteriorating pitch, a win for India looks improbable, while the hosts will need a heroic effort even to draw the Test match.

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  First time in 30 years! Team India's massive streak in danger in Guwahati Test against South Africa

  Cricket | November 24, 2025 23:39 IST

  The Indian batters' shoddy display in the ongoing Test series against South Africa has put their massive home streak in danger. Given the way the Guwahati Test is panning out, the batters will have their task cut out on the last couple of days, with the pitch already playing a lot of tricks.

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  Trouble while chasing in Tests: India's old demons come back to haunt at Eden Gardens

  Cricket | November 17, 2025 13:29 IST

  India failed to chase the target of 124 runs against South Africa in the first Test at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata. They were bowled out for just 93 runs, losing the game by 30 runs and their troubles chasing modest totals in Tests were once again exposed.

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  'Not selected due to his surname?': Congress' Shama Mohamed slams Gambhir over Sarfaraz Khan snub

  Cricket | October 22, 2025 14:34 IST

  Sarfaraz Khan's snub from the India A squad for the home series against South Africa A has not gone down well with Congress national spokesperson Shama Mohamed. She has questioned India head coach Gautam Gambhir on the matter asking if Sarfaraz has been dropped due to his surname.

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  'Don't know why he didn't let us look at pitch': Gill reacts to India head coach-Oval curator tussle

  Cricket | July 30, 2025 21:01 IST

  Indian captain Shubman Gill gave his perspective on the whole pitch inspection fiasco that unfolded at the Oval on Tuesday, two days before the beginning of the fifth Test. England have already named their XI, making four changes while India too are expected to play around with their combination.

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  'Absolutely ridiculous' - Ben Stokes not in favour of injury replacements in Tests

  Cricket | July 28, 2025 8:41 IST

  England captain Ben Stokes is not in favour of injury replacements in Test cricket. The debate sparked after India lost Rishabh Pant in the first innings due to a foot injury. However, Stokes reckons there would be too many loopholes for teams to exploit.

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  IND vs ENG: Will Jasprit Bumrah play fifth Test against England at Oval? Here's an update

  Cricket | July 28, 2025 6:58 IST

  India managed to draw the fourth Test against England at Old Trafford in Manchester with a heroic show on the final day. With series still alive, all eyes are now on fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah who has played three out of four Tests. Will he play the final game? Here's an update

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  Smith 'not buying into' undue-advantage-to-India talks, India head coach slams 'perpetual cribbers'

  Cricket | March 05, 2025 9:40 IST

  A lot of the build-up to the semi-finals of the ongoing Champions Trophy has been crowded with the 'undue-advantage-to-India talk' since the Men in Blue play all their matches in Dubai, stay in the same hotel, don't have to travel, have knowledge about the surface but Steve Smith quashed it.

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  ‘Families on tour doesn’t affect cricket’ - Jos Buttler amid BCCI’s new player guidelines

  Cricket | January 21, 2025 15:56 IST

  Jos Buttler spoke on the importance of having families on tour amid a busy international schedule. His statement came soon after BCCI issued new guidelines regarding family accommodation, in which, Indian players are not allowed to be accompanied by family for more than seven days in short tours.

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  Selectors told Rohit Sharma he isn't in their plans after Australia tour: Report

  Cricket | January 03, 2025 15:47 IST

  Rohit Sharma's place in the Indian team was up for debate more than ever post his failure in the Melbourne Test against Australia. It is understood now that the selectors told him about their future plans post which Rohit decided to opt out of the Sydney Test.

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  Will Rohit Sharma play SCG Test? India's playing XI might undergo massive change for series decider

  Cricket | January 02, 2025 14:03 IST

  Indian captain Rohit Sharma didn't front up for the pre-match press conference ahead of the fifth and final Test against Australia in Sydney and instead, the head coach addressed the media. Rohit due to his poor form in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy may not be a sure-shot starter for India.

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  Gautam Gambhir's position as head coach in danger if performance doesn't improve: Report

  Cricket | January 01, 2025 17:43 IST

  The Indian cricket team continue to witness a downfall since the appointment of Gautam Gambhir as the head coach. India lost an ODI series against Sri Lanka, suffered an embarrassing 0-3 Test series loss to New Zealand and are on the verge of WTC final race elimination under Gambhir's reign.

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  India head coach sets record straight on lack of clarity regarding KL Rahul's batting number

  Cricket | November 11, 2024 16:46 IST

  India head coach Gautam Gambhir backed KL Rahul's versatility as the veteran is likely to open the innings in Australia if the captain Rohit Sharma misses the opening Test match in Perth. Rahul hasn't put up great numbers in Test cricket in recent times.

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  Revealed! Who will lead India if Rohit Sharma misses 1st Test against Australia in Perth?

  Cricket | November 11, 2024 11:06 IST

  India skipper Rohit Sharma is unsure of playing the first Test against Australia in Perth starting November 22 due to personal reasons. He is unlikely even to travel with the team but nothing is sure at the moment with developments likely closer to the first Test.