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India’s head coach Gautam Gambhir, left, and Ajit Agarkar, chairperson of the Senior Men’s Selection Committee, talk during a practice session (AP Photo/Ajit Solanki) Social media platforms often circulate fake quotes attributed to celebrities. Former Indian cricket star Navjot Singh Sidhu recently faced a similar situation with a fabricated quote circulating online.The fake post appeared before the India vs Australia series. It falsely claimed Sidhu had commented about removing Ajit Agarkar and Gautam Gambhir from their positions and reinstating Rohit Sharma as captain for India to win the 2027 World Cup.

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Sidhu quickly responded to the false attribution on platform X: “Never said it, don’t spread fake news, never imagined it. Shame on you.”The Indian cricket team is currently undergoing changes under BCCI chairman of selectors Ajit Agarkar and head coach Gautam Gambhir. Shubman Gill has been appointed as the new captain for ODIs and Tests.Questions have emerged about the future of veteran players Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, with the 2027 ODI World Cup approaching in two years.Agarkar recently addressed questions about Kohli and Sharma’s participation in the 2027 World Cup.”They are part of the squad at the moment in Australia. They are incredible players, but this is not the forum to harp on individual performances. Two years from now, it’s difficult to predict the situation. Who knows, younger players may emerge and claim those spots. Both are great players, and they will not be judged in every match. Once they start playing, we will assess the situation. It’s about winning trophies, not just scoring runs. It’s not like if they score three hundreds in the Australia series, they will automatically play the 2027 World Cup. We have to take the overall situation into account,” Agarkar said.The Indian cricket management is focused on evaluating players’ performances and making decisions based on team requirements. The future composition of the team remains uncertain as new talent emerges and veterans continue to perform.

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Rohit Sharma and Gautam Gambhir (X-BCCI) Rohit Sharma is set to return to action for the first time since stepping down as Indiaâ€s ODI captain, as the team gears up for the upcoming three-match series against Australia. The veteran opener, who guided India to the Champions Trophy title earlier this year, was replaced by Shubman Gill earlier this month after the BCCI announced the change while unveiling the 15-member squad for the series beginning October 19.Click here to watch the video Chief selector Ajit Agarkar confirmed during a press conference that he had personally informed Rohit about the selectors†decision to end his stint as ODI skipper and appoint Gill in his place. On Thursday, Rohit was spotted in a serious discussion with head coach Gautam Gambhir during an intense training session in Perth. The session also saw him batting alongside Virat Kohli in the nets, a moment captured and shared on X by Star Sports. The two stalwarts batted for nearly half an hour side by side, marking a nostalgic sight for fans. Indiaâ€s squad travelled to Perth in two groups over Wednesday and Thursday ahead of the white-ball tour, which features three ODIs and five T20Is starting on October 29. Both Kohli and Rohit had earlier retired from Test cricket and ended their T20I careers after leading India to the World Cup title in Barbados last year. With both players in the twilight of their careers, this tour could potentially mark their final appearance in Australia. Their future participation in the 2027 ODI World Cup remains uncertain, hinging on their fitness and form in the coming years. New captain Shubman Gill, however, has expressed full faith in the experienced duo, acknowledging their immense value to the side. The team is scheduled for additional training sessions on Friday and Saturday as preparations continue in full swing.

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Gautam Gambhir with Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli Team India head coach Gautam Gambhir on Tuesday opened up about the future of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma.Both Kohli and Sharma have now retired from Tests and T20Is; ODI cricket is the only international format that remains for the Indian greats, with the pair aiming for ultimate success at the 2027 showpiece tournament, which will be held in southern Africa.When pressed on whether he expected the duo to be in contention for a potential swansong in 24 months’ time, Gambhir said: “The 50-over World Cup is still two and a half years away.”I think it is very important to stay in the present. That is something which is very important.”Obviously they are quality players, and their experience will be valuable in Australia. Hopefully, both will have a successful tour in Australia.”Kohli and Sharma are part of India’s 15-man ODI squad that faces the Aussies in three matches in Perth, Adelaide, and Sydney on October 19, 23, and 25.That squad will be led by recently appointed Test skipper Shubman Gill, who will take the full-time reins of the 50-over side for the first time in this series.Earlier, opener KL Rahul hit an unbeaten 58 as India beat the West Indies by seven wickets in the second Test to sweep the series 2-0 on Tuesday.Chasing 121 for victory, India resumed on 63-1 and reached their target in the first session after losing two wickets on Day Five at Delhi’s Arun Jaitley Stadium.West Indies skipper Roston Chase struck twice with his off-spin to send back overnight batter Sai Sudharsan for 39 and skipper Shubman Gill for 13.Rahul hit the winning four, and India celebrated victory over the visitors, who had launched a spirited fightback while following on.India’s left-arm wrist-spinner Kuldeep Yadav returned a match haul of eight wickets, including 5-82 in the first West Indies innings.

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India remain a team in transition under 26-year-old Gill, after the retirements of stalwarts Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli.Gill’s India won the opening Test by an innings and 140 runs, having secured a thrilling 2-2 draw in their five-Test series in England in June-August.

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Gautam Gambhir (Screengrab) Team India head coach Gautam Gambhir could barely contain himself. In the closing moments of the Asia Cup 2025 final between India and Pakistan, the former India opener went wild as Tilak Varma launched Haris Rauf for a towering six in the final over. The blow all but sealed Indiaâ€s victory, and Gambhirâ€s table-thumping celebration became as much a part of the highlight reel as the shot itself.It was the 19.2 over, India needing just eight runs from five deliveries. Rauf banged one in short, but Tilak was ready. He rocked back, swung cleanly, and sent the ball soaring over the ropes for an 80-meter maximum. As the Dubai International Stadium erupted, cameras cut to Gambhir, who pounded the commentary desk with both hands, his trademark intensity spilling over. For fans, it was a moment that encapsulated the passion of India-Pakistan cricket — both on and off the field.Click here to watch Gautam Gambhir’s reaction and banging on the table hereIndiaâ€s chase of 147 had been anything but straightforward. The defending champions slumped to 20/3 in the powerplay, losing Abhishek Sharma early and feeling the heat of Pakistanâ€s pace battery. But Tilak Varma stood tall.Calm under pressure, the left-hander compiled an unbeaten 69, anchoring the innings and counterpunching with flair. He found an able partner in Shivam Dube, whose 33-run knock steadied nerves and built the platform for the finish.Earlier, Pakistan had squandered a flying start. At 113/1, they looked poised for a big total, with Sahibzada Farhan (57) and Fakhar Zaman (46) setting the tone. But once Varun Chakravarthy and Kuldeep Yadav got into the act, wickets tumbled. Kuldeepâ€s 4/30, including a decisive triple-strike in the 17th over, broke the back of Pakistanâ€s innings, restricting them to 146 all out.Indiaâ€s five-wicket win handed them a record ninth Asia Cup title. Yet, beyond the statistics, what fans will remember is Gambhirâ€s unfiltered joy.

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Gautam Gambhir, Ravindra Jadeja and Kuldeep Yadav (Images via Getty Images) Former India cricketer Aakash Chopra has pointed out that…