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After India crushed New Zealand by 96 runs in the final at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, head coach Gautam Gambhir chose to shine the spotlight away from himself and onto those who laid the groundwork for this success.
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India’s once-dominant home Test fortress collapsed under Gautam Gambhir, triggering the BCCI’s rethink on red-ball leadership.
VVS Laxman’s potential Test role signals a shift towards patience, preparation, and traditional red-ball values.
Shubman Gill’s push for structured Test camps reflects growing leadership clarity amid India’s rebuilding phase.
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Test cricket is often called the game’s ultimate test of patience, skill, and endurance. Over the years, several Indian batters have showcased extraordinary resilience by occupying the crease for hours and playing marathon knocks. From Sunil Gavaskar’s old-school grit to Rahul Dravid’s classical resistance and Cheteshwar Pujara’s stonewalling ability, India has produced some of the toughest defenders of the red-ball game.
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When it comes to cricket, partnerships often define the outcome of a match. For India, some legendary batting pairs have consistently stood tall, guiding the team to victories across formats. A look at the numbers highlights which duos have contributed the highest percentage of runs in India’s wins.
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Indians have dominated in every country, whether Australia, England, New Zealand, Pakistan or the West Indies. Players like Sachin Tendulkar and Virendra Sehwag have dominated their home ground in their style. Here is the list of the highest individual scores by an Indian in each country.
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Scoring a Test century in England is a mark of excellence for any batsman, given the challenging conditions. Despite contributions to Indian cricket, these 5 legends couldn't reach the three-figure mark on English soil.
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Ahead Of the IPL 2025, take a look at the list of first captains for each IPL franchise.
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Veteran India batter Cheteshwar Pujara has smashed 320 runs in two matches at the Sydney Cricket Ground as of now.
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Veteran Indian batter Cheteshwar Pujara has 5 centuries under his name against Australia in Test cricket.
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Former India player Rahul Dravid who is also known as The Wall called time on his career after playing the Test series against Australia in 2012.
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The Border-Gavaskar Trophy has been a stage for some of the greatest batting displays in Test cricket, with top cricketers from India and Australia etching their names in history. Among the illustrious performers, Steve Smith, Virat Kohli, and Sachin Tendulkar share the record for the most centuries in the rivalry, each having scored nine hundreds. Scroll down to check list of players with the most centuries in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy:
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Former India legend Sachin Tendulkar has scored 11 Test centuries against Australia.
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India’s star batter Virat Kohli has scored 1979 runs so far while playing in the Border Gavaskar Trophy.
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While Laxman's temporary role as head coach may seem like a straightforward solution, it underscores a broader strategy by the BCCI to leverage seasoned coaches from the NCA for international assignments.
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Over the years, Indian cricket has seen some legendary batsmen who have left an indelible mark in Test cricket. These players not only scored heavily but also shaped India's success on the world stage with their consistent performances. Here's a look at the seven Indian batsmen who have scored the most runs in Test cricket for the country.
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Gautam Gambhir, renowned for his aggressive batting and leadership, has been appointed as India's new head coach, succeeding Rahul Dravid.
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The primary reason for the delay in Gambhir’s official announcement is the ongoing salary negotiations with the BCCI.
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As Rahul Dravid and VVS Laxman are not applying for the role of the head coach of the senior men's team, BCCI is keen on getting Gautam Gambhir for the job, says a report.
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Last week, the BCCI made its move, approaching Dravid with a proposal that could potentially shape the future of Indian cricket.
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After World Cup final loss, Dravid has changed his mind to continue as the head coach of the Indian cricket team. Reports say that
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