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Virat Kohli says he is ready to move on from past clashes with Gautam Gambhir

Suryakumar Yadav was captain for the T20I series as Rohit retired from T20Is.

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When Gautam Gambhir was appointed as India’s head coach always looked at in terms of his strained relationship with Virat Kholi. Meanwhile, Virat has communicated with BCCI that he is now ready to move on as it is in the best interest of the team and Indian cricket, as per the reports.

Virat, who has been spending time with his family since 29 June, after winning the T20I World Cup, now his name was entered India’s ODI squad for the tour of Sri Lanka,  as Rohit Sharma is going to skip the first 3 matches series.

Both Virat and Rohit were part of the squad for 50 legs of the tour, in which Rohit will lead the team, Suryakumar Yadav will be the captain for the T20I series as Rohit retired from T20Is.

Virat and Gautam have had on-field disagreements and even came eye to eye on multiple occasions in the IPL(Indian Premier League), but as the reports,” Virat is believed to have stated that previous issue will not affect their professional relation in the dressing room” he communicated this with BCCI officials.

The Sri Lanka tour was the first assignment of Gautam Gambhir as India’s head coach, as he replaced Rahul Dravid on 27 July, the way  Gautam was appointed as Kolkata Knight Riders mentor helped the franchise with IPL 2024.

Virat and Gautam like to wear the same type of cloth which is a heart on the sleeve while representing the country and don’t shy away from letting their joy or displeasure be known, even in the public eye.

No coach or player likes to lose, but with Gautam, that narrative goes a little further with the added, intense patriotic fervour he brings to the dressing room. On that note again, Gutam is not much different from Virat or vice versa. When those combine for the same cause, which is winning matches and trophies for India

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Gautam Gambhir trusts the captain on field: Rohit Sharma on dressing room leaks

However, during a press conference on Saturday, Ajit Agarkar announced India’s squad for the upcoming England ODIs and the 2025 Champions Trophy, reaffirming Rohit’s captaincy as he was included in the squad. The announcement took place in Mumbai and was made in the presence of Rohit.

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Rohit Sharma’s captaincy of Team India in Tests and ODIs is facing scrutiny following his lackluster performance in the recent Border-Gavaskar Trophy. The seasoned player was absent for the first Test, which India won in Perth, with Jasprit Bumrah stepping in as the acting captain. Upon his return from paternity leave before the second Test, things took a turn for the worse, culminating in a disappointing 1-3 series defeat.

In addition to his subpar performance, several controversies have emerged that have not aided his standing as skipper. Reports of leaks from the dressing room surfaced, and Rohit ultimately chose to withdraw from the final Test due to his struggles. Furthermore, media speculation suggested that there might be a rift between him and head coach Gautam Gambhir, raising questions about his future as captain.

However, during a press conference on Saturday, Ajit Agarkar announced India’s squad for the upcoming England ODIs and the 2025 Champions Trophy, reaffirming Rohit’s captaincy as he was included in the squad. The announcement took place in Mumbai and was made in the presence of Rohit.

During the press conference, Rohit addressed inquiries regarding his relationship with Gambhir, particularly following the dressing room leak allegations. He stated, “Both of us are very clear on what we wanted to do. I am not going to sit here and discuss what goes behind the scenes, every game tactically.”

He further emphasised, “It’s very clear in my mind. Gautam Gambhir is someone who trusts the captain on the field once we enter it. The discussions happen off the field, and when we take the field, it’s all about my decisions. That’s the kind of trust we share, and that’s how it should be.”

According to reports, Gambhir has expressed concerns about discipline within the Indian squad during the Australian series. Additionally, there are suggestions that the relationship between Gambhir and Rohit may have deteriorated, with another senior player reportedly lobbying for the captaincy position.

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Vijay Hazare Trophy: Smaran Ravichandran smashes century, Karnataka sets 349 target against Vidarbha

Vidarbha’s bowlers, including Darshan Nalkande and Nachiket Bhute, who claimed 2 wickets each, had strong initial spells, but as the innings progressed, Karnataka’s batsmen proved overwhelming.

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In the Vijay Hazare Trophy final held in Vadodara on Saturday, Karnataka set a formidable target of 349 runs for Vidarbha. After winning the toss, Vidarbha opted to bowl first. Karnataka experienced a shaky start, losing three wickets for just 67 runs. Captain Mayank Agarwal contributed 32 runs, while Devdutt Padikkal and KV Anish managed 8 and 23 runs, respectively.

However, Smaran Ravichandran’s crucial century of 101 runs stabilized the innings, allowing Karnataka to reach a total of 348 for 6 in their 50 overs at Kotambi Stadium. Ravichandran forged a vital partnership of 160 runs with KL Sreejith (78) for the fourth wicket, with Sreejith striking 9 fours and a six in his innings.

Following his dismissal at the score of 227, Ravichandran teamed up with Abhinav Manohar to add another 106 runs for the fifth wicket, where Ravichandran completed his century in just 89 balls.

Smaran’s innings included 3 sixes and 7 fours, and he played a noteworthy knock amidst pressure when Vidarbha was on top. After his dismissal for 101, Abhinav Manohar continued the attack with a blistering 79 runs off just 42 balls, featuring 4 sixes and 10 fours. Ultimately, Karnataka reached 348 runs for 6 wickets.

Vidarbha’s bowlers, including Darshan Nalkande and Nachiket Bhute, who claimed 2 wickets each, had strong initial spells, but as the innings progressed, Karnataka’s batsmen proved overwhelming.

With a challenging total on the board, all eyes will be on Vidarbha captain Karun Nair, who has been in sensational form, scoring 752 runs in his last seven innings at an astonishing average of 752. Nair’s recent scores include 112, 44, 163, 111, 112, 122, and 88, with all but one of those runs coming in unbeaten knocks.

Vidarbha (Playing XI): Dhruv Shorey, Yash Rathod, Karun Nair(c), Jitesh Sharma(w), Shubham Dubey, Apoorv Wankhade, Harsh Dubey, Nachiket Bhute, Yash Kadam, Darshan Nalkande, Yash Thakur.

Karnataka (Playing XI): Mayank Agarwal(c), Devdutt Padikkal, Aneesh KV, Smaran Ravichandran, Krishnan Shrijith(w), Abhinav Manohar, Shreyas Gopal, Hardik Raj, Prasidh Krishna, Vasuki Koushik, Abhilash Shetty.

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Australian Open 2025: Jannik Sinner speeds past Marcos Giron, reaches fourth round

After being broken at 2-1, Sinner responded immediately with a break of his own and then secured another break for a 6-2 finish.

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Jannik Sinner may not have been at his top form, but he still showcased his powerful game, overpowering unseeded American Marcos Giron with a convincing 6-3, 6-4, 6-2 victory to advance to the fourth round of the Australian Open on Saturday. This marks the fourth consecutive year that Sinner has reached this stage of the tournament.

Displaying a solid performance that lasted just over two hours, Sinner dominated the baseline exchanges. He made sure to take control early in each set, securing an early break right from the start. While he did drop his serve in the final set, he remained resilient, saving six out of seven break points and demonstrating his dominance on Rod Laver Arena.

World number 46 Giron managed to regain a break early in the second set, but a foot injury hindered his mobility, allowing Sinner to regain the upper hand and wrap up a comfortable win on his serve.

In the first set, Sinner raced to a 3-0 and 4-1 lead, maintaining control of his serve throughout. He could have broken for 5-1 but ultimately closed the set at 6-3. The second set followed a similar pattern, with Sinner breaking at 3-2 and fending off a break point to seal it at 6-4. The final set was more tense, with both players exchanging break points.

After being broken at 2-1, Sinner responded immediately with a break of his own and then secured another break for a 6-2 finish.

With this victory, Sinner advances to the second week of the Australian Open, boasting remarkable statistics in Melbourne: 10 consecutive wins, 10 straight victories in Grand Slam tournaments, and a total of 17 wins since last October.

Next, he is set to face either Miomir Kecmanovic or Holger Rune, with Rune posing a potentially tougher challenge on paper. However, Sinner’s current form suggests he is on an unstoppable trajectory.

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