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Former spinner R. Ashwin urges Indian cricket management to improve how senior players like Kohli and Rohit are handled. He stresses the importance of transparent communication and knowledge transfer, not just about batting, but also about managing pressure and injuries. Ashwin believes a clear roadmap is crucial for a smooth transition, preventing speculation and leaving players in a vulnerable position.

Team India enjoyed a special dinner hosted by coach Gautam Gambhir ahead of the second Test against the West Indies in Delhi. Fresh off a dominant innings and 140-run victory in Ahmedabad, where Jadeja starred and the pace attack impressed, the squad is geared up for the series decider come Friday.

Varun Chakravarthy credits Gautam Gambhir for instilling a “Spartan mentality” in Team India, leaving no room for mediocrity. The mystery spinner thrived on his international comeback, starring in the ICC Champions Trophy and Asia Cup with key wickets. Partnering effectively with Kuldeep Yadav, Varun emphasized his attacking role, strategy in death overs, and the importance of specialists in T20 cricket, highlighting the trust and guidance from Gambhir and Suryakumar Yadav.

In the absence of Rishabh Pant, Dhruv Jurel comes in red-hot form and has an opportunity to prove that there is more to his game than just being a backup-keeper in the Test team.

Kuldeep Yadav's coach, Kapil Dev Pandey, lauded his student's stellar performance in India's Asia Cup 2025 victory over Pakistan. Pandey revealed Kuldeep's disciplined aggression, fueled by past frustration, helped him dismantle Pakistan's "kids" team, as Kuldeep reportedly called them, by focusing on batters' stances and strategic bowling.

Abhishek Sharma, the Asia Cup's Player of the Tournament with 314 runs at a 200 strike rate, reflected on his challenging journey, crediting domestic cricket for invaluable lessons.

India's cricketing heroes returned to rapturous fan celebrations after their unbeaten T20 Asia Cup 2025 triumph, including multiple victories over archrivals Pakistan. Coach Gautam Gambhir and captain Suryakumar Yadav were greeted by ecstatic supporters. The victorious squad now shifts focus to a two-match Test series against West Indies, starting October 2, aiming to extend their winning streak.

A behind-the-scenes video revealed Gautam Gambhir's uncharacteristic, passionate celebration during India's dramatic Asia Cup 2025 final victory over Pakistan. As Tilak Varma hit a crucial six in the tense final over, Gambhir erupted, later embracing players after Rinku Singh sealed the five-wicket win. This offered a rare glimpse into the coach's emotional side.

India’s Abhishek Sharma credited coach Gautam Gambhir and captain Suryakumar Yadav for instilling the confidence to play fearless cricket in the Asia Cup 2025. Speaking after India’s five-wicket win over Pakistan, Sharma praised their support and leadership, reflected on his personal journey, and took a subtle swipe at the ACC over the champions being denied the trophy.