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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
IAF is firming up plans to revamp airlift capabilities with medium transport aircraft that will be assembled in India & serve as its main workhorse. Embraer is leading contender as of now.
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.
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