Gautam Gambhir

Gambhir backs India bowlers to 'deliver' despite first Test misery

India coach Gautam Gambhir has backed his side's raw bowling attack to "deliver for us" despite a chastening defeat by England in the first Test at Headingley.

Gambhir condemns 'roadshows' after deadly India stampede

Authorities in Bengaluru shouldn't have allowed mass celebrations if they weren't prepared, India coach Gautam Gambhir said Thursday, a day after 11 cricket fans were killed in a stampede.

Gambhir praises 'phenomenal' Kohli

India coach Gautam Gambhir praised his side for their achievements at the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, thus far, after beating Australia to reach the final.

Bumrah absence a chance for 'world-class' Shami: Gambhir

Bumrah was ruled out of the 50-over tournament starting February 19 in Pakistan and Dubai in a big blow to India's chances of landing the title.

Pakistan contest no extra significance as Gambhir plots India's Champions Trophy path

India coach Gautam Gambhir has played down the extra relevance of his side's contest against arch-rival Pakistan at the upcoming ICC Men's Champions Trophy by declaring each match at the tournament is of equal importance.

'It's up to them', Gambhir says about Kohli, Rohit's future in Tests

India coach Gautam Gambhir said veteran batters Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli still have a future in the team if they want it, despite disappointing returns on the Test tour of Australia.

India coach Gambhir returns home from Australia for personal reasons

India coach Gautam Gambhir has flown home from Australia for "personal reasons" but will rejoin the team in time for the second Test in Adelaide next week, a source told AFP Tuesday.

India coach Gambhir backs 'incredibly tough men' Rohit, Kohli

India coach Gautam Gambhir on Monday backed "incredibly tough men" Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli to prove their critics wrong and find form in Australia.

T20 cricket hurting Test batting, says India coach Gambhir

Batsmen have forgotten how to defend in Test cricket because of the T20 game, India coach Gautam Gambhir said Thursday ahead of the third and final match against New Zealand.

September 18, 2024
September 18, 2024

Indian bowlers finally getting due recognition, Gambhir says ahead of Bangladesh Test

Indian cricket fans are traditionally obsessed with batsmen but star pacemen, including yorker king Jasprit Bumrah, were finally bringing overdue recognition to the side's bowlers, coach Gautam Gambhir said Wednesday.

August 14, 2024
August 14, 2024

India names Morne Morkel as new bowling coach

India has appointed former South Africa Test fast bowler Morne Morkel as its bowling coach, the country's cricket board said Wednesday.

July 27, 2024
July 27, 2024

Gambhir, Suryakumar off to flying start after India grab 43-run win over Sri Lanka

New head coach Gautam Gambhir and T20 captain Suryakumar Yadav enjoyed a winning start as India secured a 43-run victory over hosts Sri Lanka to take a 1-0 lead in the three-match Twenty20 series on Saturday.

July 26, 2024
July 26, 2024

SKY details 'special bond' with Gambhir ahead of Sri Lanka series

Skipper Suryakumar Yadav spoke of his equation with new India head coach Gautam Gambhir ahead of the Sri Lanka series.

July 23, 2024
July 23, 2024

Gambhir backs Kohli, Rohit to play 2027 World Cup

Rohit, 37, and his opening partner Kohli, 35, quit Twenty20 Internationals last month after the team's victory in the World Cup final against South Africa in Bridgetown but both men will continue to play test and 50-overs cricket.

July 12, 2024
July 12, 2024

Coach Gambhir's agenda as he steers India into new phase

A packed calendar across formats awaits Gambhir and the Indian team.

July 9, 2024
July 9, 2024

Gautam Gambhir appointed as India head coach

"It is with immense pleasure that I welcome Mr Gautam Gambhir as the new Head Coach of the Indian Cricket Team," Jay Shah, secretary of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) said in a statement.

June 18, 2024
June 18, 2024

India to interview 'sole candidate' Gambhir for coaching job: reports

Gautam Gambhir is in pole position to become India's next head coach after media reports said Tuesday that he was the only applicant for the high-profile post.

June 3, 2024
June 3, 2024

I would love to coach the Indian team: Gambhir

"How can I help India win the World Cup - I think it's not me that will help India win the World Cup, it is 140 crore Indians that will help India win the World Cup," Gambhir said.

May 22, 2024
May 22, 2024

Gambhir is the best candidate for India’s head coach role: Akram

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has invited applications for the next India head coach as Rahul Dravid's tenure will end after the 2024 T20 World Cup.