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Tuesday, February 17, 2026
TopicGautam Gambhir

Topic: Gautam Gambhir

Phata poster, nikla … & who wants to be a BLO

The best cartoons of the day, chosen by the editors at ThePrint.

Posted to nation, returned to sender & Kremlin edits for Trump’s Ukraine peace deal

The best cartoons of the day, chosen by the editors at ThePrint.

Chopping, changing & chasing illusions—Gambhir’s fixations laid bare as India’s Test aura fades

For 12 years, India didn't lose a home Test series. That ended in 2024 with 0–3 loss to NZ. Now a 0–2 drubbing by South Africa raises serious questions about Gambhir’s coaching.

Bringing Chandigarh under Article 240 is like an adventure conjured to beat boredom

ThePrint view on the most important issues.

Bumrah is India’s most used bowler. Stats show team’s bowling brain is also its workhorse

While Bumrah has faced criticism for missing 'big' matches, a look at his bowling numbers show he has silently carried India’s pace attack on his shoulders over the years.

No trade deal 6 months after Modi’s US visit & Shah tells Parliament 3 terrorists behind Pahalgam killed

New Delhi: Six months after Narendra Modi’s visit to the US, where “hopes were high for a quick trade agreement”—there is no deal in...

India’s selection for Edgbaston Test shows team management is second-guessing itself

If the aim was to secure balance, then it feels like a rookie move to pick Washington Sundar over Sai Sudharsan. And Kuldeep Yadav's exclusion defies cricketing logic.

Sunil Gavaskar on disadvantages of cricketers taking frequent breaks. ‘Very difficult to win after’

Former India captain also questions head coach Gautam Gambhir's role after 3-0 loss to Kiwis as well as tactics of home team during the three Test match series.

Gutsy to the core, jovial off the field — Gautam Gambhir has big shoes to fill as Team India coach

Those who have shared with him the dressing rooms at various points vouch that he was always committed to team’s cause. They say his aggressive image is restricted to the field.

Ahead of LS polls, BJP MPs Jayant Sinha & Gautam Gambhir ask party to ‘relieve’ them of duties

Gambhir says he wants to ‘focus on upcoming cricket commitments’. The cricketer-turned-politician clinched East Delhi Lok Sabha seat for BJP by defeating AAP’s Atishi in 2019.

On Camera

The debate about spheres of influence reorders India’s position

New world reordering tests New Delhi’s strategic autonomy, balancing ties without succumbing to exclusive dominance zones.

Urban co-op banks doubled loan book in 5 yrs, but stuck at under 2% of credit market—Sahakar Trends

UCBs accounted for 1.8% of total industry credit in September 2025—down from 2.2% five yrs ago—showing that they are losing ground to faster PSU banks.

US military commander, envoy Sergio Gor visit Indian Army Western Command, Bengaluru next

At the Western Army Command, the American delegation was briefed on the capabilities of the formation, past operations and the path ahead.

The new Great Game—Trump’s playing for time, China for leverage & India for wiggle room

This is the game every nation is now learning to play. Some are finding new allies or seeing value among nations where they’d seen marginal interest. The starkest example is India & Europe.