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Gambhir Backs Injury Replacements in Tests; Stokes Dismisses Idea as ‘Ridiculous’
The remarks were made after the fourth Test in Manchester, when wicket-keeper batter Rishabh Pant got a broken foot but still came back to bat heroically.
'If someone from England would've been batting...' Gautam Gambhir Breaks Silence on Handshake Controversy in Manchester
The incident had taken place during the last drinks break of the fourth Test, when Stokes had proposed to abandon the game.
BCCI Plans Shake-Up After England Series, Gautam Gambhir Tipped for Key Role
Although newly appointed head coach Gautam Gambhir is likely to be kept on for the time being, the functions of bowling coach Morne Morkel and assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate seem to have come under the scanner.
Pant Sidelined from Fifth Test Due to Foot Fracture; Jagadeesan Steps In as Replacement
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) certified the injury on Saturday and made Tamil Nadu's Narayan Jagadeesan Pant's replacement for the last match, which starts on July 31 at the Kennington Oval in London.
4th Test: Response after losing two early wickets was a very brave effort, says Shubman Gill
Having crumpled to 0 for 2 in their second innings and remaining 311 runs behind, India seemed to be on the verge of defeat—and with it, the series.
4th Test: Jadeja, Sundar Smash Tons as Resilient India Clinch Thrilling Draw Against England
With the match result practically clinched in the dying hour, Stokes refused to risk his leading bowlers and instead left the ball in the hands of part-timers Harry Brook and Joe Root.
4th Test: Jadeja, Sundar Smash Tons as Resilient India Clinch Thrilling Draw Against England
India looked to be gazing into the face of inevitable defeat after collapsing to 0/2 in their second innings, remaining 311 runs adrift of England.
ACC Chief Naqvi Confirms Men’s Asia Cup 2025 in UAE from Sept 9–28
While India retained the official hosting rights of the next Asia Cup, the tournament will now be played in the United Arab Emirates.
IND vs ENG Test | 'Teams win because of combinations, not individual brilliance': Navjot Singh Sidhu Critiques Gambhir’s Game Plan
Frustrating the fans the most, however, is not only scoreboard pressure, but the seeming absence of leadership in India's bowling department — a unit fronted by Jasprit Bumrah and that has, with the exception of his own performances, appeared toothless and inconsistent.
IND vs ENG| 'He has only himself to blame': Pant’s Rash Shot Triggers Heated Debate Among Experts and Fans
When batting at 37 from 48 balls, Pant had tried a reverse sweep off pacer Chris, who delivered a well-directed yorker. The ball hit Pant's right toe as he missed the shot completely, with swelling and bleeding happening on the spot.
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