Gautam Gambhir

18 Sep

Gautam Gambhir Explains Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s Absence from Playing XI in Afghanistan T20I Series

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsHaryanaGautam Gambhir, India cricket, Sanju Samson, T20 International, Vaibhav Suryavanshi

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh) — Indian head coach Gautam Gambhir has clarified the decision to keep emerging batting prodigy Vaibhav Suryavanshi out of the playing eleven during the recently concluded three-match T20 International series against Afghanistan. Despite coming off a remarkable run of form, the 15-year-old left-hander was asked to wait for his opportunities as the team management prioritized veteran wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson to maintain stability ahead of the upcoming T20 World Cup. Suryavanshi entered the Afghanistan series carrying tremendous momentum following an exceptional Player of the Series performance against Zimbabwe, where he amassed 151 runs across three fixtures, alongside…

29 Jul

Tensions Flare at The Oval as India Coach Gambhir Clashes with Ground Curator Ahead of Final Test

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsSportsAnderson-Tendulkar Trophy, Gautam Gambhir, India vs England, Lee Fortis, Oval pitch spat

London, July 29, 2025 — On the eve of the highly anticipated final Test of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy, emotions ran high at The Oval as India’s head coach Gautam Gambhir was involved in a fiery verbal exchange with Lee Fortis, the chief curator of the ground. The confrontation, which unfolded during India's practice session, reflected the simmering intensity that has characterized this series between India and England.Eyewitnesses reported that Gambhir appeared visibly upset with the practice arrangements and directly confronted Fortis. Animatedly pointing fingers, the Indian coach raised his voice and was heard saying, “You don’t tell us what to…