Archive · 12 Jun 2025
Gambhir's Inspiring Words and Shastri's Comments Mark New Era for India
Team India is getting ready for a big cricket series in England.
The team is missing some of its most experienced players like Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma and Ravichandran Ashwin, but the coach, Gautam Gambhir, is encouraging the team to see this as a chance to shine.
The coach welcomed back Karun Nair.
Former coach Ravi Shastri thinks Virat Kohli's retirement could have been handled better.
Young Shubman Gill is now the captain.
Gautam Gambhir gave an inspiring speech to Team India, emphasizing the opportunity ahead.
Gambhir noted the absence of Kohli, Sharma, and Ashwin, calling it a 'phenomenal opportunity'.
Shubman Gill is leading the new-look team in the England Test series.
Karun Nair returns to the team after a seven-year absence.
Ravi Shastri believes Kohli's Test retirement could have been managed better.
- Who
- Gautam Gambhir, Shubman Gill, Karun Nair, Ravi Shastri and the Indian cricket team.
- What
- Team India prepares for England series with new leadership and players, addressing veteran retirements.
- When
- The Test series against England begins on June 20.
- Where
- England, specifically Headingley, Leeds.
- Why
- Gambhir wants to inspire the team, and Shastri gave his opinions on Kohli's exit.
Shastri's Perspective on Kohli's Retirement
Other Perspectives
Views on Kohli's Departure
Shastri's Perspective on Kohli's Retirement
Shastri felt Kohli's retirement could have been handled with better communication.
Other Perspectives
Shastri believed Kohli deserved a proper farewell.
- Captain
- Shubman Gill
- Coach
- Gautam Gambhir
- Retired Players
- Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Ravichandran Ashwin
- Series
- Five-match Test against England
- Returning Player
- Karun Nair
Sources
Pakistan Cricket in The Dock; Javed Miandad Makes Bizarre Statement on Virat Kohli's Test Retirement, Suspects Foul play From BCCI
'Sad' By Kohli's Retirement, Shastri Makes Bold Captaincy Claim: 'I Would Have...'
Ravi Shastri opens up about Virat Kohli's retirement, says 'I would made him Captain straightway after Australia'
I would’ve made him captain, straightaway after Australia: Shastri on Kohli
'Kohli deserved a proper farewell'
'Never Die Attitude Got You In Team': Gautam Gambhir Gives Inspiring Message To 'Comeback Man' Karun Nair; Video
Gautam Gambhir addresses Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli voids in England, urges Shubman Gill & Co to come out of comfort zone
Shastri Slams Kohli's Test Exit Handling; Says He Would've Made Him Captain after BGT
