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The series loss opened a pandora box in Indian cricket with many asking for removal of Gambhir as the coach in Test cricket at least. Gambhir, meanwhile, has left the fate up to the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).

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India's series loss to South Africa has also dented their hopes of making it to the final of the current World Test Championship (WTC) 2025-27 cycle. To have a shot at the WTC Final spot, India need about 84 points more which means they need to win seven of nine Tests remaining.

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Australia have named the same 14-man squad for the second match which they had announced for the Perth Test. The hosts are currently leading the series 1-0. Opening batter Usman Khawaja, who could not open in any of the Perth Test innings because of back spasm, has retained his place.

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It's the first time in 25 years that South Africa beat India in an away Test series. 

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England’s record in Brisbane is one of the toughest hurdles they’ve faced in Australia, and their overall pink-ball numbers don’t inspire much confidence either. Still, this is the moment where they have to find answers.

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Team India has lost two home Test series under Gautam Gambhir's tenure as the head coach. 

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From 2000-01 to 2023-24 home season, India played 32 Test series, lost only two, drew five, won 25. Since 2024-25 home season, India has played four Test series and have already lost two of them. The series wins came against weakened Bangladesh and WI sides while the losses were vs NZ and SA.

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This will be the 10th edition of the T20 World Cup, which takes place in every two years. India are placed in Group A with Pakistan, the Netherlands, Namibia and the USA.

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In his post, Siraj explained how his flight was delayed without providing any justifiable reason despite "repeatedly following up." He called it the "worst experience ever" and said that one should avoid taking that particular flight.

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In Perth, the pitch had carry and bounce but poor shot selection also aided in both England and Australia being bowled out for below 200-run score in the first innings. In the second innings, England collapsed again before Head smashed a mind-blowing 123 to help the hosts win the Test.

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Ahmedabad has been chosen as the host city, marking the second time India will host the Commonwealth Games after Delhi in 2010. The decision came during the Commonwealth Sport General Assembly in Glasgow, where delegates from 74 member nations and territories approved India’s proposal.

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Asalanka’s record as captain has been mixed. In 68 T20 innings, he has a strike rate of 126, and this year he has scored 156 runs in 12 innings at a strike rate of 122. Sri Lanka have won 11 and lost 14 matches under his leadership.

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The personal situation that has brought Mandhana into the headlines revolves around her wedding to singer Palaash Muchhal, originally scheduled for November 23, 2025. The wedding was called off hours before the ceremony after her father, Srinivas Mandhana, experienced a medical emergency.

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The timing works well for Rohit, who now enters the Ranchi ODI against South Africa with fresh confidence and another reminder of his consistency in the format over the past decade.

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Since the start of the 2024-25 season, India have played four home Tests across two series. They have won two and lost two. The dominance that once felt automatic suddenly looks fragile.

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With each match offering 12 points for win, India gained 48 points while the draw match got them four points as well - taking heir total of 52 from the maximum available 108 points. Pakistan, on the other hand, have played just two matches in the current cycle - both against South Africa at home - and have a 1-1 win-loss record - taking their point percentage to 50.

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So far, Gautam Gambhir has taken charge of 19 Test matches for India, winning seven and drawing two. However, it is the number of defeats that make his position more vulnerable.

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Khawaja’s form was already under the scanner heading into the Ashes, with just one Test hundred in his previous 44 innings, but Brisbane has been a strong venue for him. He is the leading run-scorer in day-night first-class cricket at the Gabba, with 502 runs at an average of 50. 

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