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Gambhir-Fortis Clash: Pitch Inspection Sparks Oval Test Tensions

By TNI Team July 30, 2025

Ahead of the India-England Test, a heated exchange occurred between India’s head coach Gambhir and The Oval’s curator, Fortis. The dispute arose from instructions to maintain distance from the pitch and a confrontation regarding a water cooler. Kotak stated Fortis’s behavior was unusual, contrasting it with more cooperative curators at other venues.

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India vs England: Ashwin Slams England’s ‘Double Standards’ After Draw Drama

By TNI Team July 29, 2025

England offered a premature handshake to end a Test match draw, frustrating Indian batsmen on the verge of centuries. India refused, leading to criticism of England’s sportsmanship from Ashwin, Gavaskar, Haddin, and others. India’s decision to let the batsmen reach their milestones received widespread support.

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Gambhir's Era: Analyzing India's Controversial Test Team Strategy
Gambhir's Era: Analyzing India's Controversial Test Team Strategy
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Gambhir’s Era: Analyzing India’s Controversial Test Team Strategy

By TNI Team July 26, 2025

India’s Test team faces a decline marked by poor selection, tactical blunders, and leadership instability. Frequent changes, injuries, and inconsistent batting/bowling plague the team. Captain Shubman Gill’s tactics are questioned, while coach Gautam Gambhir’s approach is divisive. Poor fielding and a lack of depth worsen the issues.

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Gill’s Captaincy: Shardul Thakur’s Bowling Absence Raises Eyebrows

By TNI Team July 25, 2025

Shardul Thakur returned to the Indian team but bowled only five overs in the Manchester Test, the fewest among pacers. He scored 41 runs with the bat. He deflected questions about his limited bowling role to captain Shubman Gill, implying it was the captain’s decision.

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Gavaskar slams critics over India's Champions Trophy venue debate
Gavaskar slams critics over India's Champions Trophy venue debate
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Gavaskar slams critics over India’s Champions Trophy venue debate

By Khushboo Kumari March 5, 2025

Sunil Gavaskar hits back at critics questioning India’s fixed venue in Dubai, calling their arguments “illogical” and urging them to “look at their own teams instead of constantly focusing on India.”

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