Gambhir points at ‘indiscipline’ in Indian dressing room: Report
During the meeting, Gambhir had reportedly pointed fingers at the “indiscipline” in the dressing room, and suggested that family time be limited on both short and long tours.
During the meeting, Gambhir had reportedly pointed fingers at the “indiscipline” in the dressing room, and suggested that family time be limited on both short and long tours.
As anticipation builds for the high-octane ICC Champions Trophy clash between arch-rivals India and Pakistan in Dubai on February 23, Subhan Ahmed, the COO of the Emirates Cricket Board, said he expects there would be a “record-breaking” crowd while adding that tickets for the marquee encounter will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.
The Indian team’s abysmal batting performances in the past few months that led to a historic 3-0 whitewash against New Zealand at home before surrendering the Border-Gavaskar Trophy for the first time in a decade, with a 3-1 humiliation against Australia during the trip Down Under, has forced the BCCI to mull bolstering the Gautam Gambhir-led support staff by adding a specialised batting coach ahead of the white-ball series against England, starting January 22 in Kolkata.
Continuing their impressive run in the tournament, the Men in Blue demonstrated their championship credentials with a dominant performance that showcased their tactical superiority and athletic prowess.
While Lakshay topped the 92-strong men’s qualification field, local favourite Bhavya clinched the fifth qualifying spot in women’s qualification.
Overseas Olympians are kept inside a "bubble" from others before they leave for their next destination.
Lanka captain Dasun Shanaka said after the toss that the ideal history of batting first at the venue prompted him to take the call.
Among those skipping the Olympics include Swiss ace Roger Federer, Spain's Rafael Nadal, Stanislas Wawrinka, Dominic Thiem.
Dr David Hughes, medical director of the Australian Olympic team, said that out of caution, everyone in the track and field camp was immediately placed in isolation in their rooms
Also on Sunday, the first International Olympic Committee member was reported as positive, he was identified as Ryu Seung-min of South Korea
