Within 9 months, Team India, led by captain Rohit Sharma, uplifted the ICC T20 World Cup and Champions Trophy. Now, BCCI and Team India are preparing for another World Cup and other upcoming ICC events. Prior to this, the board can take several decisions that can make a long-term impact on the Men in Blue Brigade.

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A recent media report suggests BCCI honorary secretary Devajit Saikia is likely to meet head coach Gautam Gambhir and chief of selectors Ajit Agarkar, though it is unclear whether this possible meeting will be official or on a personal stance. Saikia, Agarkar, and Gambhir can hold their discussion on March 30 in Guwahati, the scheduled date for the Rajasthan Royals vs. Chennai Super Kings clash at the Barsapara stadium.

The report further claimed that the BCCI apex committee held a discussion table on the 22nd, the day marked for the inauguration day for IPL 2025. BCCI is yet to make a decision about the central contract, where a lot of changes can be seen. Not only that, officials can make some bold steps about staff reshuffle during the possible meeting between Saikia, Agarkar, and Gambhir on March 30. Gambhir has started his journey as the team India head coach with bowling coach Morne Morkel, Rayn Ten Doeschate (assistant coach), and Abhishek Nayar (assistant coach).

Other staff, like T. Dilip, who is the fielding coach of the men's team, and many others in the staff room, have been associated with the team for a long time. It is speculated that BCCI can take crucial decisions about staff reshuffle to allow some fresh air in the team.

Team India's head coach, Gautam Gambhir, has briefly taken a break and embarked on a vacation to France along with his wife Natasha and daughters Aazeen and Anaeza. This is following India's massive triumph in the Champions Trophy 2025.

With Gambhir as coach, India triumphed in the Champions Trophy after a span of 12 years. This was India's third title in the tournament, their earlier wins being in 2002 and 2013.

India beat New Zealand by four wickets in the final played at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on 9th March. There are no international matches scheduled for the next two months, so Gambhir will spend this time relaxing with his family before the IPL begins on 22nd March.

VACATION TIME FOR GAMBHIR...!!!

- Coach & his family left for France for Vacation. [Abhishek Tripathi] pic.twitter.com/OAFwNehceO

— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) March 21, 2025

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India had a struggling time earlier this year in Australia, losing the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 1-3. There was pressure on Gambhir, but the victory in the Champions Trophy has shut the critics up.

Gambhir has also tasted success in the IPL. In 2024, under his mentorship, the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) won their third IPL title. Following this, he was appointed as the head coach of the Indian team. He replaced Rahul Dravid, who ended his term with India’s T20 World Cup win in 2024.

India's new head coach, Gautam Gambhir, is concerned with laying down a strong road map for Team India in all formats right through to the 2027 World Cup. His vision strategy is to develop the team, promoting consistency and depth within the squad.

Gambhir is part of this plan as he will accompany India 'A' to England. This is evidence of his desire to keep close tabs on future stars and provide a smooth in-take process for young players to the top team. With this approach, he hopes to establish a foundation that will serve Indian cricket in the future.

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🚨 ROADMAP OF ALL FORMATS FOR TEAM INDIA 🚨

- Head Coach Gautam Gambhir has been working on a Roadmap across formats till the 2027 World Cup. That's why Gautam to travel with India 'A' to England. (TOI). pic.twitter.com/6Y3hHZPwJa

— Tanuj Singh (@ImTanujSingh) March 12, 2025

The plan is set to concentrate on:

• Selection of influential players for every format.
• Rotating the seniors to balance workload.
• Developing young players for future battles.
• Building India's bench strength in all formats.

With this long-term plan, Gambhir wants to build a team that stays competitive in all formats and reaches its best at the 2027 World Cup.

India’s Top Run-Scorers in ICC Trophy Wins

India has won many ICC tournaments, and in every victory, some players have played amazing innings. From great players to fearless batters, Let’s look at the top Indian run-getters in each ICC trophy-winning tournament.

1983 World Cup – Kapil Dev (303 runs)

India’s first-ever World Cup win in 1983. Kapil Dev’s fearless approach inspired the team, and his unforgettable 175 against Zimbabwe remains one of the greatest knocks in cricket history of all time. He ended the tournament as India’s top run-scorer with 303 runs in eight matches.

2007 T20 World Cup – Gautam Gambhir (227 runs)

The first-ever T20 World Cup was in 2007. Gautam Gambhir scored Crucial 227 runs in six matches. His match-winning 75 in the final against Pakistan was the best of the tournament.

2011 World Cup – Sachin Tendulkar (482 runs)

Sachin Tendulkar, playing in his last World Cup, led the way with 482 runs in nine matches. His two centuries and consistent performances helped India bring the trophy home after 28 years. Winning the World Cup at home in 2011 was the best moment for every Indian player.

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2013 Champions Trophy – Shikhar Dhawan (363 runs)

India was unbeaten in the 2013 Champions Trophy, thanks to Shikhar Dhawan’s incredible form in the 2013 Champions Trophy. He smashed 363 runs in just five matches at an average of 90.75. His attacking style and two centuries made him the standout performer in that tournament.

2024 T20 World Cup – Rohit Sharma (482 runs)

Rohit Sharma once again proved why he’s one of the best in ODI format. In the 2024 T20 World Cup, he led from the front, scoring 482 runs in eight matches with a strike rate of 156.70. His three fifties, including a brilliant 115, helped India lift the ICC T20 World Cup 2024 trophy.

2025 Champions Trophy – Shreyas Iyer (243 runs)

India won in ICC trophy in 2025, and Shreyas Iyer played a key role in winning the Trophy. He scored 243 runs in five matches at an average of 48.60. His calm and composed batting when need runs were needed, along with crucial knocks in pressure games helped India's dominance in the ICC Champions Trophy and to lift the Trophy.

Gautam Gambhir has never been short of courage in his cricketing style, be it as a player or as a coach today. His recent choices have gone a long way in determining India's strategy for the Champions Trophy 2025. Some of the daring steps he took and left an impact are listed below.

Axar Patel at Number 5

Axar Patel is primarily viewed as an all-rounder, but Gambhir made a big call in advancing him to number five. It provided India with additional batting depth and allowed Axar to deliver game-changing middle-order performances. His pressure-holding skills and ability to rotate the strike have brought stability to the batting lineup.

Supporting KL Rahul Instead of Rishabh Pant

The KL Rahul-Rishabh Pant debate had been going on, but Gambhir decided to stand by Rahul. His experience under pressure and the calmness during critical moments presented him as the go-to person. Though Pant is an explosive hitter, Gambhir's decision to rely on Rahul meant steady hands in the middle order.

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Choosing Varun Chakravarthy in the Squad

Varun Chakravarthy's mystery spin is a weapon against top teams, and Gambhir understood its worth. Having him in the team provided India with an unpredictable advantage in the bowling unit, making the attack more varied and deadly.

Gambhir's moves speak volumes about his cricketing brain and his capability to take calculated risks. As India prepares for the Champions Trophy 2025, these moves could be a massive contributor to their success.

Indian cricket has always been one field with immense views to express, and the latest includes three legendary names—Rohit Sharma, Gautam Gambhir, and Sunil Gavaskar. A recent comment by Gambhir regarding consistency in Rohit Sharma's batting approach seemed to have sparked a rather foul controversy.

Former cricketer Gautam Gambhir recently commented on Rohit Sharma’s batting approach, questioning his consistency and ability to convert good starts into big scores. Gambhir implied that scoring 25-30 runs isn't enough. And the fact did not sit well with Sunil Gavaskar, who decided to take Rohit's side. Gavaskar was scathing as he reacted to comments made by Gambhir

Reacting strongly to Gambhir’s remarks, Gavaskar asked, "Are you happy, scoring 25-30 runs?" He asserted that Rohit's self-styled attacking approach has, More often than not, stood India in good stead. Gavaskar stated that in modern cricket, a fearless buttress of an opening bat is in tow, and one can never undermine the sentiment of Rohit in crucial big matches as a leader and player.

"Are You Happy Scoring 25-30 Runs?": Sunil Gavaskar Blasts Gautam Gambhir's 'Rohit Sharma' Takehttps://t.co/0LWj2yZiov pic.twitter.com/dvSKzVjNBs

— CricketNDTV (@CricketNDTV) March 7, 2025

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Match-winning knocks in his opening slots across all forms of the game as captain only add to Rohit's credentials. Indubitably, the style he plays is always a high-risk one, which at times costs him to be dismissed early, but More often than not, his clean striking of the ball goes a long way in letting India take a domineering place against the opposition. Evidence of ICC tournaments and bilateral series puts him over others as one of the most trusted players shipped in.

Cricket has flourished through opinions; statistics and performances speak louder than words. Judging Rohit Sharma's influence by the backdrops of a few innings is unfair. In the meantime, the debate continues, and Indian fans hope that their captain will again let his bat do the talking.

The Indian head coach, Gautam Gambhir, has found himself at the center of controversy after firing back at critics who suggested that India had an "undeniable advantage" in the Champions Trophy thanks to the fact that all their matches are in Dubai. Gambhir was speaking in the post-match press conference after India's win over Australia when he elaborated vehemently on the critics' comments that sparked a backlash from South Africa, to which the media called, among others, his rebuttal "arrogant.".

With the criticisms brazenly leveled against the team, Gambhir held nothing back. "Some people are just perpetual cribbers, man. They've got to grow up," he shot back, silencing the allegations. He also discarded the idea of there being any kind of an advantage to be had, claiming not even the Indian team had practiced at the venue of the tournament.

"What undue advantage? We haven't practiced here even a day. We practice at ICC Academy, and the conditions here and there are 180 degrees different," he explained.

Sections of South African media did not take Gambhir's outspoken remarks in good faith and accused him of having an overly defensive and dismissive attitude. Some reports labeled his remarks as arrogant and maintained he failed to acknowledge the concern over the timing and venues of the tournament. 

Gautam Gambhir Targeted By South Africa Media With 'Hollow Victory' Jibe: "Cringe-Worthy..."https://t.co/V8HENX12K9 pic.twitter.com/NB2HbTsK9h

— CricketNDTV (@CricketNDTV) March 6, 2025

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This heated argument has made cricket fans and analysts fall out of favor with one another. Most of them are coming in favor of Gambhir. His team played well and was given a stern reply to the people against it; bad comments according to the few people. 

As the Champions Trophy matures, this debate will likely intensify the already charged atmosphere of the competition. Gambhir may or may not speak any further words. He may just let his team's action do the talking

Has Indian captain Rohit Sharma finally retired from Test cricket? Some believed he would hang it up early after an arduous series in Australia where India were 3-1 and Rohit scored just 31 in five Tests. He wasn't even in the fifth Test; it has taken a while for those Test Darwin Rumours!! The last person to come out and say this was India coach Gautam Gambhir.

Gambir’s view: it’s about impact, not just runs

Rohit’s scores are too low, Gambhir does not think. “You consider the runs and averages, but we obviously look at the impact,” he says in a press conference. He argues that Rohit is still very important for a team, as far as a leader and the energy. For the official, it was also great that Gambhir didn't think Rohit was stubborn enough to retire at the first sign of form. That's a good captain call, he stated.

Rumors of Tension: Truth or Hype? Reports also tell us that this off the field matters, as Gambhir was reportedly unhappy with Rohit changing his mind after the fourth Test in Melbourne. A few perceived the coach and captain relationship was not good. But Gambhir snuffed that myth, saying it was many times more than just stats. He also added that Rohit will be a key player in the Champions Trophy 2025.

Gautam Gambhir You Absolute Beauty ❤️

All the propaganda against Rohit Sharma has been shattered; he has given a lesson on modern-day cricket to the foolish people!

Love you @GautamGambhir ❤️ pic.twitter.com/SdX60Jiu9O

— 𝐊𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐧𝐚 𝐝𝐰𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐝𝐢 (@Krrishnahu) March 4, 2025

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Rohit: “I’m not done yet”

Rohit himself said he’s not retiring yet. “I’m not moving away from the game,” he told reporters during the Sydney Test. He explained that sitting out was just about his form, not a sign of quitting. At 37, he still wants to lead India and win more trophies, especially after retiring from T20 cricket last year.

Looking Ahead: A big year for Rohit

The retirement talk isn’t going away, but Gambhir and Rohit seem focused on the present. With the Champions Trophy coming up, Rohit will get a chance to prove he’s still got it. Gambhir backs him, saying, “He’s hungry to play for India.” For now, it looks like Rohit’s story in cricket isn’t over and his coach is in his corner.

India has won the semi-finals of the Champions Trophy against Australia which means the finals will be commenced in Dubai. India was put upon a chase of 264 runs posted by Australia. India started very well but lost two quick wickets. Then comes the chase master Virat Kohli who does the rest of the job. India won the match with 4 wickets remaining in hand. India is in its 5th Champions Trophy Final. Earlier they won 2 and lost 2 which gives the equation of 50-50.

After the match Indian Coach Gautam Gambhir addressed the presser where questions were put upon India strategy throught the game and their approach on upcoming games too. 

Gautam Gambhir And His Bold Attitude

India refused to travel to Pakistan for the Champions Trophy which was hosted by them stating the reasons of security and political disputes. India played all their matches in Dubai and won all four of them. He was asked about the highs and lows of the game. To which he replied we had played flawlessly and still one more game to go. There was a question about Virat Kohli batting and guiding the chase and the reply was his emotions were the same for every player ultimately it was for the team. 

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On questions of dilema it was asked about promoting Axar above he says he is been playing well and he should be given chances, this is how we plan our cricket and we will be following it. There were few of other questions on Kl Rahul down the order where he was spot on saying that it is an team sport where order doesn't matter you have to be in playing xi that's it. 

Gambhir Gutted Answer On Rohit Form And Venue

On all of that, an question was raised by Imran Metro Nine Sport asking about the venue, spinners trap and Rohit Sharma form. Gambhir gave a beneficial reply raising what type of advantage we have it is also the neutral venue for us, I don't know when last we played here, we never planned these things of playing spinners, where we would playing either playing in Pakistan two front line spinners were always in line. 

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The game was played on sub-continent conditions so we chose according to it. In the last three matches we played with one spinner only in this match we went with 3 spinners.  Talking about the advantage we haven't practised for 1 day we are training at the ICC academy there is a difference between practice pitches and stadium pitches. He went on to say that some people are perpetual cripplers They had to grow up.

कोच गौतम गंभीर ने पाकिस्तानी पत्रकार को रेल दिया!----

pic.twitter.com/iEtKcykv8d

— Shubham Shukla (@ShubhamShuklaMP) March 5, 2025

If your captain is playing with this type of tempo then its good for the team itself it shows we want to be aggressive and fearless.  You evaluate by runs but we evaluate with the impact,  this is the reason you go with the stats and we value with the impact, As journalist, analysist you see only numbers but I believe only team should be prioritised and if your captain does that its absolutely fine. 

Let’s picture the world of cricket as if it were scripted sports entertainment, with its promos and betrayals and over-the-top feuds.

The Ultimate Heel: David Warner

Like every great wrestling story, it needed a top bad guy and David Warner is it. With his combative on-field persona, volatile temperament and background of controversies , Warner would make an ideal heel. Picture Warner racing out to the crease, delivering heel promos and flaunting dismissals. He loved leaning into being the villain, heckling the other players, working up the audience into a frenzied bitterness and looked an awfully lot like a familiar video game villain.

In second place:

Virat Kohli:  His intensity, fishy celebrations and passionate sledging would have jeopardized his "villain' tag in the enemy camp.

Gautam Gambhir:  Gambhir’s no-nonsense approach and his tussles with the opposition mean he is never found wanting for back-and-forths, making him a natural villain.

The Ultimate Babyface: MS Dhoni

Every wrestling promotion needs an overbabyface, and when it comes to cricket, there’s no bigger babyface than MS Dhoni. Level-headed in a crisis, adored by fans across the globe and a late-over finish wizard, Dhoni is the picture of heroism. Imagine the sound of the entrance music that accompanies Dhoni so perfectly for so many years, while the fans are cheering and falling over themselves while he walks to the crease, his eyes glazed. He is always controlled, the ideal hero against the game’s most infamous heels.

In second place:

Sachin Tendulkar: Tendulkar is the most loved cricketer in history — the John Cena of cricket for always fighting for the audience, no matter which team they support, respected by all players and the epitome of sportsmanship.

Kane Williamson: The nice guy of cricket that all sport needs, Williamson’s sportsmanship and disposition are too good to pass up for a fairytale.

Nations Over Cricket: An Iconic Feuds in a Cricket-WWE Universe

Warner vs Dhoni (Corporate Champion vs People’s Champion) – it’s Warner the cocky heel, fronting a frillionaire IPL party, versus Dhoni the man of the people who plays for the love of the game.

Kohli vs. Smith (The Intensity Showdown) – An ultra-competitive battle between two skillful players, aggressive in their styles and prepared to get into each other head.

Gambhir vs. Kohli (Faction Warfare) – It actually has in real life! Now actually visualize doing this two top rival stables paving the way for the largest faction war in cricket WWE history.

If cricket had ever taken a leaf out of the WWE playbook, global sporting field would be an entertainment flow like never before. The sledging would become scripted promos, the rivalries played up as grudge matches, and every match larger-than-life storytelling. Until then, all we can do is savour the natural drama of cricket the way it plays out in real life, which-let’s be real-at times follows the well-trodden path of WWE!

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