India’s Cockiness Exposed: Gambhir and Star Sports Get a Reality Check

By BPN News Desk February 24, 2026

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The loss to South Africa was not just a bad day on the field. It felt like a massive reality check for a team that started acting like they had already won. For weeks, the noise around the Indian team was everywhere. We were told this win was a sure thing. But when the game […]

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Gambhir’s Role Questioned in Rohit ODI Captaincy Exit

By BPN News Desk January 17, 2026

Former India cricketer Manoj Tiwary has alleged that head coach Gautam Gambhir played an influential role in the decision to remove Rohit Sharma as India’s One Day International captain. Tiwary claimed the move was executed by chief selector Ajit Agarkar but suggested that Gambhir “fired the gun from his shoulder,” implying behind-the-scenes pressure rather than […]

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Kapil Dev Says Gambhir’s Role Is More Managerial

By BPN News Desk December 19, 2025

Former India captain Kapil Dev has said that Gautam Gambhir’s role with the Indian cricket team should be viewed more as that of a manager than a traditional coach, sparking discussion about modern coaching roles in international cricket. Kapil made the remarks during a public event in New Delhi, where he commented on how cricket […]

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Shastri Slams Gambhir Over India Selection Chaos

By BPN News Desk November 25, 2025

Former India coach and commentator Ravi Shastri has harshly criticised the current Indian team under coach Gautam Gambhir, calling the selections “makes no sense” after India’s batting collapse in Guwahati during the second Test against South Africa. Selection Confusion At Number 3 Shastri pinpointed the frequent changes at the crucial number 3 batting position as […]

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Gautham Gambhir backs injury substitute, Ben Stokes opposes

By BPN News Desk July 28, 2025

India head coach Gautam Gambhir has voiced support for allowing injury substitutes in Test cricket after Rishabh Pant’s heroic innings with a fractured foot in the fourth Test against England. Pant, despite suffering the injury while attempting a reverse sweep, managed to score a crucial half-century before being forced to leave the field. His fighting […]