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"Gautam Gambhir Needs To Understand": 1983 World Cup Winner Livid With 'Marquee Player's' Role In Indian Team

"Gautam Gambhir Needs To Understand": 1983 World Cup Winner Livid With 'Marquee Player's' Role In Indian Team

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The upcoming third ODI against New Zealand faces weather challenges, with rain and hail potentially hindering India's effort to clinch the series. Assistant coach Sitanshu Kotak explained that in the first two matches India placed Axar Patel at the No 5 position and KL Rahul at No 6, a decision that reflects the team's strategic batting order.

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  • center · 3 outlets

    The white-ball pace trio of Auqib Nabi, Gurnoor Brar, and Arshdeep Singh will stay back to help the Indian Test squad prepare for the crucial World Test Championship series against New Zealand starting on November 19, assistant coach Sitanshu Kotak said on Monday. The three are currently a part of…

    — The Tribune

  • right · 2 outlets

    Hamilton: The white-ball pace trio of Auqib Nabi, Gurnoor Brar, and Arshdeep Singh will stay back to help the Indian Test squad prepare for the crucial World Test Championship series against New Zealand starting on November 19, assistant coach Sitanshu Kotak said on Monday. The three are currently a…

    — ABP Live

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In the first two ODIs against New Zealand, India's batting order followed a similar pattern. The first four batters were Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli and Shreyas Iyer

Coverage arrived over 60 hours — first from The Hindu, latest from India Today.

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Left / Center-Left 2 (16%)
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  15. The Times of India Center Bennett, Coleman & Co.

    'What justice is it to send KL Rahul at No.6?': Ex-India selector raises question

    KL Rahul’s batting position sparked debate after India’s second ODI against New Zealand, as Krishnamachari Srikkanth criticised sending Axar Patel ahead of him. Axar managed just seven runs, while Rahul looked comfortable. Srikkanth called it unfair to Rahul, but Sunil Gavaskar defended the move…

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  17. NDTV Center-Right Adani Group (AMG Media) Current article

    "Gautam Gambhir Needs To Understand": 1983 World Cup Winner Livid With 'Marquee Player's' Role In Indian Team

    In the first two ODIs against New Zealand, India's batting order followed a similar pattern. The first four batters were Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli and Shreyas Iyer

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