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.
The Rossoneri has been linked with the 34-year-old, and the striker is likely to play second fiddle to talisman Zlatan Ibrahimovic.
Pogacar won the delayed Tour last September at 21 and became the youngest champion in 116 years.
To ensure that there is no spread of the dreaded novel Coronavirus during the Games, all participants will be tested daily.
They will be joined by Narinder Dhruv Batra, President, IOA; Rajeev Mehta, Secretary General, IOA and Sandip Pradhan, Director-General, Sports Authority of India at the ceremony.
Bach reiterated that the upcoming Olympics are not a threat to the people of Japan despite a positive case emerging from the Athletes Village.
