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'Are selectors and coaching staff not aligned?': Gambhir and selectors slammed over India star's handling
Firstcricket Staff •The Indian team management led by Gautam Gambhir and the Ajit Agarkar-led selection panel have been questioned by a former player over the handling of the star all-rounder.

Shubman Gill breaks silence on team atmosphere amid rumours of rift between Gambhir and Rohit-Kohli
Firstcricket Staff •Shubman Gill has said that the Indian team atmosphere is positive and united amid rumours of rift between head coach Gautam Gambhir and senior batters Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli.

Spin legend backs idea of split coaching for Team India despite Gambhir's vehement opposition: 'Nothing wrong with that'
Firstcricket Staff •Gautam Gambhir has served as India head coach across formats since July 2024, with the Indian team winning two major white-ball tournaments under his watch but suffering two home Test whitewashes in the span of a year in red-ball cricket.

Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma urged to reveal truth behind sudden Test exit: 'I don’t think it was natural'
Firstcricket Staff •Former India cricketer has raised questions over the sudden Test retirements of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, saying their exit from red-ball cricket did not appear natural and may have deeper reasons.

BCCI clears the air on talk of Gautam Gambhir’s sacking and VVS Laxman's red-ball takeover: 'There is no truth'
Firstcricket Staff •The BCCI has dismissed reports linking VVS Laxman with India’s Test head coach role, with secretary Devajit Saikia calling the claims speculative and baseless. This comes amid scrutiny of India's Test performance under Gautam Gambhir.

BCCI informally approached VVS Laxman for red-ball role after Gambhir’s South Africa disaster: Report
Firstcricket Staff •BCCI informally approached VVS Laxman for India’s red-ball coaching role after poor Test results under Gautam Gambhir, latest report reveals. This after India suffered a clean sweep against South Africa at home recently.

2025 Review: Indian cricket team witnesses birth of 'Shubman Gill Era' as Ro-Ko enter final phase of their careers
Amitb •As the year 2025 draws to a close, we look back at some of the defining moments and phases of the Indian cricket team and its biggest stars, from Shubman Gill's rise to captaincy to Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli thriving in ODIs after quitting Tests.

Former selector claims Gautam Gambhir played key role in Shubman Gill’s T20 World Cup snub: 'Not known for continuity'
Firstcricket Staff •Shubman Gill’s omission from India’s T20 World Cup squad has sparked debate, with a former selector claiming head coach Gautam Gambhir influenced the decision. Gill has been in poor T20 form as he has not even managed to score a half-century in the last four months despite opening the innings.

Gautam Gambhir dodges questions on Shubman Gill’s axing from India’s T20 World Cup 2026 squad - WATCH
Firstcricket Staff •India’s T20 World Cup 2026 squad announcement has sparked a huge debate as Shubman Gill has been omitted and Axar Patel named vice-captain. Gautam Gambhir was asked about the development and he chose to stay silent.

Gambhir and Agarkar admit to mistake with Gill experiment, end up with better-balanced Indian team for T20 World Cup
Shashwat Kumar •Shubman Gill’s omission has opened up several possibilities. Possibilities that yielded positive outcomes before India decided to needlessly garnish what was already a delectable delicacy. And the most obvious one is that Sanju Samson should return to the top of the order alongside Abhishek Sharma.



