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Fans Chant "Gautam Gambhir Hai Hai" After India's Historic 408-Run Defeat

Fans Chant "Gautam Gambhir Hai Hai" After India's Historic 408-Run Defeat

Angry fans chant "Gautam Gambhir hai hai" at Guwahati stadium after India's record 408-run defeat hands South Africa historic 2-0 Test series sweep.

The Cricket Standard Desk 01 Dec 2025 1 min read
Gautam Gambhir "Gautam Gambhir hai hai" chants
Gambhir Tells BCCI: Decide My Future After India's Historic Test Defeat

Gambhir Tells BCCI: Decide My Future After India's Historic Test Defeat

Gautam Gambhir leaves his coaching fate to BCCI after India's 408-run loss: "Indian cricket is important, I am not." Takes blame, calls for Test priority.

The Cricket Standard Desk 01 Dec 2025 2 min read
Gautam Gambhir
Anil Kumble Urges India: "Back Up Big Test Batting Words With Real Performance"

Anil Kumble Urges India: "Back Up Big Test Batting Words With Real Performance"

Anil Kumble calls out Team India and Gambhir: actions on the field must match bold Test batting claims as South Africa dominate in Guwahati.

The Cricket Standard Desk 01 Dec 2025 1 min read
Anil Kumble criticism
T20 World Cup 2026 Schedule Released: India-Pakistan on Feb 15 Colombo

T20 World Cup 2026 Schedule Released: India-Pakistan on Feb 15 Colombo

ICC unveils T20 World Cup 2026 schedule: India vs Pakistan February 15 Colombo. Full groups, dates, venues from Feb 7 opener to March 8 final in Ahmedabad.

The Cricket Standard Desk 27 Nov 2025 1 min read
World Cup
Rohit Sharma Vows Continued Guidance For Team India Ahead Of T20 World Cup 2026

Rohit Sharma Vows Continued Guidance For Team India Ahead Of T20 World Cup 2026

Rohit Sharma Vows Continued Guidance For Team India Ahead Of T20 World Cup 2026

The Cricket Standard Desk 27 Nov 2025 1 min read
Former India captain Rohit Sharma, who led India to victory in the 2024 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, has been named the tournament ambassador for the 2026 edition, jointly hosted by India and Sri Lanka. This appointment honors his influential and enduring presence in the T20 format, where he amassed 4,231 runs at an average of 32.01 and a strike rate close to 141.

Former India captain Rohit Sharma, who led India to victory in the 2024 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, has been named the tournament ambassador for the 2026 edition, jointly hosted by India and Sri Lanka. This appointment honors his influential and enduring presence in the T20 format, where he amassed 4,231 runs at an average of 32.01 and a strike rate close to 141.

Former India captain Rohit Sharma, who led India to victory in the 2024 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, has been named the tournament ambassador for the 2026 edition, jointly hosted by India and Sri Lanka. This appointment honors his influential and enduring presence in the T20 format, where he amassed 4,231 runs at an avera…

The Cricket Standard Desk 27 Nov 2025 1 min read
World Cup
Srikkanth Blasts Gambhir: "I Don't Care What He Says" Over Axar Patel Snub

Srikkanth Blasts Gambhir: "I Don't Care What He Says" Over Axar Patel Snub

Srikkanth Blasts Gambhir: "I Don't Care What He Says" Over Axar Patel Snub

The Cricket Standard Desk 27 Nov 2025 1 min read
Gautam Gambhir Selection Controversy
T20 World Cup 2026: India vs Pakistan Blockbuster Set for February 15 in Colombo

T20 World Cup 2026: India vs Pakistan Blockbuster Set for February 15 in Colombo

T20 World Cup 2026: India vs Pakistan Blockbuster Set for February 15 in Colombo

The Cricket Standard Desk 27 Nov 2025 1 min read
World Cup
Shreyas Iyer's Training Return Signals Positive Recovery After Spleen Scare

Shreyas Iyer's Training Return Signals Positive Recovery After Spleen Scare

Shreyas Iyer's Training Return Signals Positive Recovery After Spleen Scare

The Cricket Standard Desk 27 Nov 2025 1 min read
India legend Anil Kumble believes Washington Sundar should be used as a lower-middle-order all-rounder in Tests, not as a makeshift top-order batter. In his view, No. 7 or 8 is “where he can hurt the opposition” and best impact games for India.

India legend Anil Kumble believes Washington Sundar should be used as a lower-middle-order all-rounder in Tests, not as a makeshift top-order batter. In his view, No. 7 or 8 is “where he can hurt the opposition” and best impact games for India.

India legend Anil Kumble believes Washington Sundar should be used as a lower-middle-order all-rounder in Tests, not as a makeshift top-order batter. In his view, No. 7 or 8 is “where he can hurt the opposition” and best impact games for India.

The Cricket Standard Desk 27 Nov 2025 2 min read
Pant's Reckless Shot Draws Fire, Sundar Defends Captain

Pant's Reckless Shot Draws Fire, Sundar Defends Captain

Rishabh Pant faced criticism for reckless batting in the Guwahati Test, edging Marco Jansen while playing an aggressive shot on seven. Washington Sundar defended the captain, saying execution failed, not intent.

The Cricket Standard Desk 27 Nov 2025 4 min read
Australia Stay Perfect as England's WTC Hopes Take Another Hit

Australia Stay Perfect as England's WTC Hopes Take Another Hit

Australia maintained their perfect 100 PCT in the WTC standings after thrashing England by eight wickets in Perth. England's percentage dropped to 36.11 following the two-day defeat.

The Cricket Standard Desk 24 Nov 2025 3 min read
WTC Standings
Shreyas Iyer Ruled Out Until March 2026, May Miss IPL Start

Shreyas Iyer Ruled Out Until March 2026, May Miss IPL Start

Shreyas Iyer is ruled out until March 2026 due to a ruptured spleen injury. He will miss ODI series against South Africa and New Zealand, and is doubtful for the start of IPL 2026.

The Cricket Standard Desk 24 Nov 2025 1 min read
Injury Update
Ganguly "Dissatisfied" With Eden Pitch, Complied for BCCI Ties

Ganguly "Dissatisfied" With Eden Pitch, Complied for BCCI Ties

Sourav Ganguly was extremely dissatisfied with the Eden Gardens pitch but complied with Team India's demand for four days without water to maintain BCCI relations. CAB sources reveal pitch politics behind India's defeat.

The Cricket Standard Desk 20 Nov 2025 3 min read
Eden Garden Pitch Controversy
Shubman Gill Ruled Out, Sai Sudharsan Replaces Captain

Shubman Gill Ruled Out, Sai Sudharsan Replaces Captain

Shubman Gill ruled out of the second Test against South Africa in Guwahati due to neck injury. Sai Sudharsan will replace the captain in the XI, with Rishabh Pant leading India in the must-win match.

The Cricket Standard Desk 20 Nov 2025 2 min read