Gautam Gambhir

Abhishek Nayar urges India to play Vaibhav Sooryavanshi in fifth T20I

Abhishek Nayar wants India to hand Vaibhav Sooryavanshi a game once the series is secured.

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi played three of 14 matches under Gambhir compared to five of five under Laxman

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's limited opportunities under Gautam Gambhir contrast with regular selection when VVS Laxman led the side.

India's bowlers face flat pitches and high-scoring conditions in West Indies series

Naman Dhir tasked with finishing and bowling two to three overs per T20I

India all-rounder Naman Dhir has been given a clear role as finisher and part-time bowler in the T20I series against West Indies.

Gambhir visits Mahakaleshwar Temple ahead of third West Indies T20I

Gambhir warns flat pitches are endangering Indian bowlers

India's head coach says flat decks are putting bowlers' careers at risk and wants domestic surfaces rebalanced.

India vs West Indies third T20I set for Holkar Stadium in Indore

India and West Indies meet in Indore on Sunday with the five-match series level at 1-1 after West Indies chased 250 in Ranchi.

Gautam Gambhir says only openers are permanent in India's T20 batting order

Gautam Gambhir said India's T20 batting order will remain flexible and only the openers' positions are permanent after Shivam Dube's promotion to number four backfired in Ranchi.

Gambhir tells Mayank Yadav to bowl at full pace

Mayank Yadav rediscovers express pace in Ranchi T20I

Mayank Yadav took three powerplay wickets at speeds up to 149.5 kph as India lost the second T20I by six wickets.

Gambhir’s backing of Samson tests whether sustained selection can still pay off in India’s T20 setup

Shane Watson criticised India’s frequent squad changes and praised Gautam Gambhir’s decision to persist with Sanju Samson after the batter’s 82 in Ranchi.

Why does Gambhir continue to back Samson despite calls for Sooryavanshi?

Gambhir's decision to back Samson over Sooryavanshi reflects a preference for proven experience.

Gautam Gambhir says bowlers' careers at stake after failure to defend 249

Gambhir said bowlers' careers depend on balanced conditions after India failed to defend 249 against West Indies in Ranchi.

Gautam Gambhir calls for balance between bat and ball after 249 chase

Gautam Gambhir urged a fairer contest between bat and ball after India failed to defend 249 against West Indies.

Shane Watson questions India's consistency under Gautam Gambhir

Shane Watson attributed India's inconsistent results to frequent changes in playing XI and batting order under Gautam Gambhir.

Shane Watson says India's inconsistency stems from Gambhir's batting order changes

Kapil Dev urges patience on Vaibhav Sooryavanshi selection

Kapil Dev cautioned against early predictions about Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, saying his future should be assessed after three more years rather than now.

Shreyas Iyer wins toss and bowls first in Lucknow T20I

Shreyas Iyer won the toss and chose to bowl first against West Indies in Lucknow, with Naman Dhir handed his T20I debut.

Morkel says Mayank and Prince still learning their trade in small windows

Morkel described both pacers as hard-working players still developing despite their international opportunities.

India-West Indies series sets ODI record at 7.43 runs per over

The three-match series averaged 7.43 runs per over, surpassing England's 2015 record against New Zealand.

Ganguly names Hardik Pandya vital to India 2027 World Cup plans

Ganguly said Hardik Pandya is crucial to India's balance at the 2027 ODI World Cup and warned that keeping him fit is Gautam Gambhir's biggest challenge.

'This is not cricket, this is only batting' — Gambhir after India's record ODI chase

Gautam Gambhir said the flat pitch in Guwahati that produced 811 runs was not cricket but only batting.

Gautam Gambhir questions Guwahati pitch after 811 runs scored in second ODI

Gautam Gambhir said the Guwahati pitch offered no contest between bat and ball after India chased 406 against West Indies.

Why are flat pitches a problem for India's 2027 World Cup preparation?

Gambhir questioned flat pitches after the 406 chase. He said bowlers need contest to prepare for 2027 conditions.