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Gautam Gambhir's job safe as BCCI rules out any snap decision despite two clean sweeps at home in one year

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Gautam Gambhir's job safe as BCCI rules out any snap decision despite two clean sweeps at home in one year

Following the series loss on Wednesday, Gautam Gambhir was questioned about him being the "right man for the job in Test cricket" to which the head coach left his future up to the BCCI to decide.

WATCH: Angry fans chant 'Gautam Gambhir haye haye' after South Africa whitewash

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WATCH: Angry fans chant 'Gautam Gambhir haye haye' after South Africa whitewash

The backlash was instantly felt at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati, which hosted its maiden Test.

Jeet Rasikbhai Pabari, Cheteshwar Pujara’s brother-in-law, found dead one year after rape FIR

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Jeet Rasikbhai Pabari, Cheteshwar Pujara’s brother-in-law, found dead one year after rape FIR

Exactly one year after Jeet's ex-fiancee filed a rape accusation against him in 2024, the incident took place on Wednesday, November 26, 2025.

ICC considering one-off Tests and expanded league to revamp WTC: Report

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ICC considering one-off Tests and expanded league to revamp WTC: Report

South Africa did not play a single home game this summer, and all six of its series in the previous WTC cycle were two-match affairs.

Vinesh Phogat slams authorities after two basketball players die in training mishaps

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Vinesh Phogat slams authorities after two basketball players die in training mishaps

The circumstances behind the collapse, including the state of the playground's equipment and safety precautions, are being looked at by the authorities.

‘Important step towards future': Hardik Pandya lays out business vision with new family office

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‘Important step towards future': Hardik Pandya lays out business vision with new family office

The Baroda player has made a huge revelation about a freshly constructed family office for future business endeavors ahead of his possible injury comeback.

South Africa humble India with record home defeat to complete Test series whitewash

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South Africa humble India with record home defeat to complete Test series whitewash

Before the NZ series debacle last year, India had only lost two home series since their 0-2 loss to South Africa in 2000: against Australia in 2004 and against England in 2012.

CSK’s Urvil Patel blasts 31-ball hundred in Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy

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CSK’s Urvil Patel blasts 31-ball hundred in Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy

Services scored 182/9 when batting first. Gujarat openers Urvil and Aarya Desai responded by smashing the Services attack with a 174-run opening partnership in what proved to be an easy run chase.

‘Gautam Gambhir can say what he wants, I don’t care’: Ex-IND captain rips into Test team selection

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‘Gautam Gambhir can say what he wants, I don’t care’: Ex-IND captain rips into Test team selection

In favorable batting conditions, India labored with the bat and managed just 201 runs against South Africa in the second Test.

SMAT 2025: Hardik Pandya set for comeback as domestic stars eye IPL Auction spotlight

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SMAT 2025: Hardik Pandya set for comeback as domestic stars eye IPL Auction spotlight

India T20 captain Suryakumar Yadav is also anticipated to play in the majority of Mumbai's group matches.

T20 World Cup 2026 schedule to be revealed on November 25: When and where to watch in India?

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T20 World Cup 2026 schedule to be revealed on November 25: When and where to watch in India?

India, who edged out South Africa in a dramatic 2024 final in Barbados, will enter the tournament as defending champions.

Washington Sundar opens up on what went wrong for India in Guwahati: ‘Execution didn’t go the way we wanted’

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Washington Sundar opens up on what went wrong for India in Guwahati: ‘Execution didn’t go the way we wanted’

When analyzing India's batting strategy, Sundar admitted that there was no predetermined approach for session targets or scoring rates.

Former IND cricketer explains why Ruturaj Gaikwad may not play South Africa ODIs despite call-up

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Former IND cricketer explains why Ruturaj Gaikwad may not play South Africa ODIs despite call-up

KL Rahul will lead India in the ODI series, which will take place from November 30 to December 6.

‘Stop pointing fingers at Indian cricket’: Sunil Gavaskar points out Perth Ashes shocker to highlight hypocrisy

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‘Stop pointing fingers at Indian cricket’: Sunil Gavaskar points out Perth Ashes shocker to highlight hypocrisy

The Eden Gardens track was criticised by many former cricketers, including Michael Vaughan, Cheteshwar Pujara, and Anil Kumble, but the Perth surface received no such criticism.

Ravi Shastri fails to 'make sense' of baffling 'selection calls' by Gautam Gambhir: 'When they look back...'

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Ravi Shastri fails to 'make sense' of baffling 'selection calls' by Gautam Gambhir: 'When they look back...'

Ravi Shastri pointed that the pitch in Guwahati isn't a 150/7 type of surface and criticised India's batting order for being overly experimental.

Smriti Mandhana removes wedding posts from Instagram after indefinitely postponing her marriage with Palash Muchhal

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Smriti Mandhana removes wedding posts from Instagram after indefinitely postponing her marriage with Palash Muchhal

Smriti Mandhana and Palash Muchhal were set to solemnise their relationship after reportedly dating for six years.

'Silence of not being there...': Karun Nair rues Test snub with cryptic note as India fear yet another whitewash at home

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'Silence of not being there...': Karun Nair rues Test snub with cryptic note as India fear yet another whitewash at home

Karun Nair in a cryptic post social media post shared his frustration.

Rishabh Pant's careless approach reminds Sunil Gavaskar's 'stupid' tirade, Dale Steyn reacts 'brain fade shot'

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Rishabh Pant's careless approach reminds Sunil Gavaskar's 'stupid' tirade, Dale Steyn reacts 'brain fade shot'

With the aid of one six, Rishabh Pant scored seven in his stay in the middle which was limited to eight balls.

Rising Asia Cup: Mohsin Naqvi’s trophy handover to Pakistan puts spotlight on India’s missing silverware

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Rising Asia Cup: Mohsin Naqvi’s trophy handover to Pakistan puts spotlight on India’s missing silverware

Mohsin Naqvi refused to hand over the trophy despite India's request that an Emirates Cricket Board official do the honors.

Sreesanth reveals 'many Malayalis said I should have hit Harbhajan Singh', explains why he chose not to

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Sreesanth reveals 'many Malayalis said I should have hit Harbhajan Singh', explains why he chose not to

In response to persistent inquiries concerning his lack of response, Sreesanth stated that his silence has drawn criticism from Malayali supporters in particular.

WATCH: Matthew Hayden finds joy as Stuart Broad shuts his eyes after yet another Joe Root failure

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WATCH: Matthew Hayden finds joy as Stuart Broad shuts his eyes after yet another Joe Root failure

Stuart Broad's response was that of a man who had been deeply affected by that dismissal.

'He apologised afterwards': When Moeen Ali ridiculed ex-India batter by posting career stats on social media

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'He apologised afterwards': When Moeen Ali ridiculed ex-India batter by posting career stats on social media

The England cricketer then made an unexpected gesture. "He apologised afterwards. He said, 'Sorry. I shouldn't have reacted. What I said was wrong.'"

Shortest Ashes Test of 20th century: Australia vs England opener at Perth gets over in 847 balls

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Shortest Ashes Test of 20th century: Australia vs England opener at Perth gets over in 847 balls

Australia and South Africa have played the shortest Test in history that produced a result.

Prithvi Shaw visits Kainchi Dham with rumoured girlfriend Akriti Agarwal, offers prayers to Neem Karoli Baba

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Prithvi Shaw visits Kainchi Dham with rumoured girlfriend Akriti Agarwal, offers prayers to Neem Karoli Baba

Although the cricketer has not publicly confirmed his relationship with Akriti, their social media activities and past public appearances together have fueled relationship speculation among fans.

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