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Indian cricket likely to see Gautam Gambhir's coaching staff reshuffled: Report

At least one senior support staff member may depart India's coaching team soon. This potential departure could lead to a broader reshuffle of Gautam Gambhir's support staff. New coaching arrangements might be in place before India's Sri Lanka tour in August. These changes are reportedly due to internal issues, not…

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KKR vs DC: RR’s 30-run win over MI ends Kolkata Knight Riders’ playoff hopes

Rajasthan Royals secured their IPL playoff spot with a commanding 30-run victory over Mumbai Indians at the Wankhede Stadium. This win significantly tightens the qualification race for Kolkata Knight Riders, making their upcoming match against Delhi Capitals crucial for their playoff hopes. Delhi Capitals, already eliminated, aim to finish their…

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KKR vs DC Kolkata Weather Updates: Eden Gardens pitch report and forecast explained

IPL Match Today: KKR vs DC Pitch Report promises a high-scoring contest at Eden Gardens, with Pitch No. 5 expected to heavily favour batters. The surface has a history of producing big totals in T20 matches. Dew is likely to become a major factor in the second innings, making bowling…

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IPL 2026: KKR face must-win test; MI out to spoil party

Kolkata Knight Riders must win their crucial IPL match against Mumbai Indians on Wednesday. A defeat will end their playoff chances for the second consecutive season. Even a win might not be enough as their fate depends on other results. Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Gujarat Titans, and Sunrisers Hyderabad…

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IPL 2026: Can inconsistent KKR pull off a miracle to stay alive against GT?

IPL 2026: Kolkata Knight Riders host Gujarat Titans in a must-win IPL encounter. KKR, battling inconsistency, aim to revive their campaign at home. Gujarat Titans, on a winning streak, are chasing a top-two finish. Key players like Varun Chakravarthy's potential return for KKR and Sai Sudharsan's form for GT will…

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Three IPL captains likely to lose leadership roles after disastrous campaigns

Disastrous IPL campaigns are putting three captains in the hot seat, with sources indicating potential job losses at season's end. Axar Patel, Ajinkya Rahane, and Rishabh Pant have struggled to lead their teams to playoff contention for two consecutive seasons. Will leadership changes be on the horizon for these franchises?

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IPL 2026: When you drop Kohli in a chase, it becomes difficult, says KKR head coach Abhishek Nayar

Virat Kohli's dropped catch proved expensive for Kolkata Knight Riders. He went on to score an unbeaten century, guiding Royal Challengers Bengaluru to a six-wicket win. KKR coach Abhishek Nayar acknowledged the costly mistake. He also cited the absence of Varun Chakravarthy as a factor. RCB's Devdutt Padikkal praised Kohli's…

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Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill undertake special practice session before Champions Trophy final

TimesofIndia.com in Dubai: On eve of the ICC Champions Trophy final against New Zealand, India captain Rohit Sharma and vice captain Shubman Gill went for a hit at the ICC Academy with some members of support staff and throwdown experts on Saturday. They trained at the academy in the presence…

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Watch: 'Greedy' India coach wants batters to come out 'all guns blazing' against England in 4th T20I

NEW DELHI: Leading the series 2-1, Suryakumar Yadav-led Team India would be looking to seal the T20I series against England in Pune on Friday.

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Abhishek Nayar on a sticky wicket as BCCI adds Sitanshu Kotak to India support staff

NEW DELHI: India assistant coach Abhishek Nayar is now on a sticky wicket as the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has added Sitanshu Kotak to the support staff as a batting coach. The Indian cricket board didn't have a "batting coach" under head coach Gautam Gambhir but…

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BCCI agrees to Gautam Gambhir's demand, appoints Sitanshu Kotak as batting coach

The Indian cricket team is set to receive an addition to the support staff as the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has decided to add Sitanshu Kotak, currently the India A head coach, as the batting coach. Kotak will join head coach Gautam Gambhir from the home…

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'He is not really dropped': Abhishek Nayar on Shubman Gill's exclusion from India playing XI for MCG Test

NEW DELHI: Indian assistant coach Abhishek Nayar addressed Shubman Gill's absence from the playing XI for the fourth Test against Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Thursday, shedding light on the team management's unexpected decision to include all-rounder Washington Sundar in his place.

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India vs Australia: When Daniel Vettori bowled to Sarfaraz Khan in the nets

NEW DELHI: It was the lunch interval in Brisbane on Day 2 of the third Test and the crowd was out on the streets to spread their legs and grab a quick bite. After an even and gripping session, discussions were underway on how Steve Smith is beginning to look…

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Team India coach tightlipped on Rohit Sharma's batting position in Adelaide Test

NEW DELHI: India will play Australia Prime Minister's XI in a two-day tour match at the Manuka Oval in Canberra starting on Saturday, with the aim of determining their batting lineup for the day-night Test in Adelaide the following week.

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'When the team is in trouble...': Abhishek Nayar tells what prompted India's turnaround against Australia

NEW DELHI: Opening duo Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul ground down a flagging Australian attack, forced to be on the field on back-to-back days, to take India to 172/0 in their second innings as the tourists reached a position of dominance to lead by 218 runs on Day 2 of…

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We got what we wanted out of three-day match stimulation: Abhishek Nayar

NEW DELHI: Abhishek Nayar, India's assistant coach, stated that the squad got all they needed from the three-day center-wicket match stimulation at the WACA Ground ahead of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, which begins on November 22.

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'One of the toughest challenges': India's assistant coach says young boys are raring to go in Australia

NEW DELHI: India's assistant coach Abhishek Nayar expressed excitement and confidence as the young players of the Indian squad prepare for the challenges awaiting them in Australia in the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy.

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'Australia, we have arrived!': Team India announces as Border-Gavaskar Trophy prep in full swing

NEW DELHI: The much-anticipated Border-Gavaskar Trophy is just around the corner, set to kick off in Perth on November 22. The five-match Test series between India and Australia is one of the most prestigious encounters in international cricket, and the excitement is building as Team India has officially arrived Down…

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Need to be patient with Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma: Abhishek Nayar

MUMBAI: Under fire after some uncharacteristically poor performances in the ongoing Test series against New Zealand at home, India's Test captain Rohit Sharma and former captain Virat Kohli received a solid vote of confidence from the team's assistant coach Abhishek Nayar, a couple of days before the third Test at…

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Too harsh to term India's aggressive tactics a failure, says assistant coach Abhishek Nayar

NEW DELHI: Indian batters may have struggled against the spin of New Zealand's left-arm spinner Mitchell Santner, who took 13 wickets for 157 runs in the second Test at Pune.

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'I wish we could curate pitches, but...': India's assistant coach Abhishek Nayar ahead of final NZ Test

NEW DELHI: Ahead of the third and final Test against New Zealand, India’s assistant coach Abhishek Nayar expressed his desire for the team to curate pitches that favour their strengths, but acknowledged the reality of the situation, insisting that they do not ask for tailor-made pitches in Tests.

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Abhishek Nayar calls for patience with Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma amidst criticism

NEW DELHI: India's assistant coach Abhishek Nayar on Wednesday urged fans and critics alike to show patience with out-of-form legends Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma as the two veteran players face a rough patch in their form, emphasising that they must be given 'space and time to come back'.

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India vs Bangladesh, 2nd Test: New generation's time to rise and shine

Second Test against Bangladesh begins today with the next rung of leaders vying for vacant vice-captain's slot

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'Conditions and forecast': Team India yet to finalize its playing XI for second Test against Bangladesh

NEW DELHI: The Indian cricket team has not yet finalized its playing XI for the second Test against Bangladesh, which starts on Friday in Kanpur. The decision on the team’s spinners and pacers will depend on the pitch and weather conditions.

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India vs Bangladesh: Why the pressure is back on Rohit Sharma and Team India

The captain is aware any slip-up against Bangladesh will spur severe criticism, never mind the recent World Cup win

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