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Gautam Gambhir and Virender Sehwag were celebrated at the Delhi Premier League 2025 final, where West Delhi Lions defeated Central Delhi Kings. Nitish Rana's unbeaten 79 led the Lions to victory, chasing down a target of 174. The DDCA honored Gambhir and Sehwag for their significant contributions to Indian cricket, adding to the celebratory atmosphere of the event.

Reports suggest the BCCI has approached MS Dhoni to mentor the Indian team for the upcoming T20 World Cup. Manoj Tiwary humorously commented on Dhoni's elusiveness, questioning his availability. Tiwary also highlighted the potential benefits of Dhoni's experience and the intriguing prospect of him working alongside Gautam Gambhir, while emphasizing that Dhoni's acceptance of the role remains uncertain.

Aakash Chopra suggests Gautam Gambhir's preference for bowlers who can bat might be limiting Kuldeep Yadav's opportunities, despite his improved red-ball form. Kuldeep didn't feature in the England Test series, raising questions about his role under Gambhir's coaching approach. While he's in the Asia Cup squad, a significant role may have to wait for home conditions.

Aakash Chopra lauded Gautam Gambhir's impactful start as India's white-ball coach, emphasizing the Champions Trophy victory and innovative T20I strategies. Chopra highlighted Gambhir's confidence in players like Sanju Samson and his bold tactical decisions, such as fielding four spinners in the Champions Trophy.

Dhruv Jurel has praised Gautam Gambhir for the way he motivates players in the dressing room. He also values Gambhir's personal support and advice, which gives him confidence and keeps him determined to make the most of future opportunities.

Manoj Tiwary has accused MS Dhoni of favoritism, claiming he wasn't backed despite strong performances, including a century. Tiwary suggests Dhoni's preferences influenced team selection, preventing him from securing a consistent place in the playing XI. He expressed his confusion and disappointment, highlighting a perceived lack of support during Dhoni's captaincy.

Former Indian cricketer Manoj Tiwary has strongly criticized head coach Gautam Gambhir, labeling him a "hypocrite" for India's upcoming Asia Cup match against Pakistan. Tiwary highlighted Gambhir's previous stance against playing Pakistan, questioning his current role as coach.

Anil Kumble and other prominent cricket figures lauded Cheteshwar Pujara as he retired from all formats of Indian cricket. Pujara concluded his career after 103 Tests, amassing 7,195 runs. Celebrated for his grit and patience, Pujara's contributions were widely acknowledged by teammates and rivals alike, who wished him well for his future endeavors.

Ravichandran Ashwin has cautioned Gautam Gambhir's new support staff against abrupt changes to the Indian team's fitness regimes. He highlighted potential harm to players due to frequent alterations in training methods and testing parameters, referencing his own past struggles.

Manoj Tiwary questions the India-Pakistan Asia Cup match appropriateness after the Pahalgam attack and Operation Sindoor, emphasizing human life's value over sports. He also expressed surprise over Shreyas Iyer and Yashasvi Jaiswal's exclusion from the Asia Cup squad, despite their strong performances.

Sadagoppan Ramesh has ignited controversy by alleging that Gautam Gambhir didn't support Shreyas Iyer's Asia Cup inclusion, despite Iyer's stellar form, including a strong IPL and Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy performance. Ramesh also questioned the praise surrounding India's drawn Test series in England and highlighted Iyer's pivotal role in the Champions Trophy victory, where he was India's top scorer.

The BCCI has reportedly introduced a rugby-centric Bronco fitness test for Indian players in an effort to ensure consistently high fitness standards. It will now be used alongside the established Yo-Yo test and 2-kilometer time trial to assess players' readiness for international competition.

Sanju Samson has scored most of his IPL runs at No. 3, second only to Suresh Raina in terms of overall runs at that position. His record at No. 3 is strong, with an average of 38 and a strike rate of 143 in the IPL. But fitting him in there would mean dropping Tilak Varma, which would also break the left-hand/right-hand balance India have carefully built in their middle order.

Astrologer Greenstone Lobo predicts Shubman Gill will be a prolific run-scorer for India, possessing a "phenomenal horoscope." While Gill's leadership has shown promise, Lobo suggests his captaincy might not immediately translate to major ICC trophy wins.

Shreyas Iyer continues to find himself out of T20I contention despite knocking hard on the selectors' doors with his unprecedented IPL and domestic numbers. As chief selector Ajit Agarkar says that there's no place for Iyer in the T20I team for now, the question remains: what more does he have to do to get back into the reckoning?

Shubman Gill's elevation to India's T20I vice-captain is a clear sign that he might end up leading the team instead of Suryakumar Yadav in the T20I World Cup at home. There are still seven months to go to the marquee event, and in Indian cricket, things can change in seven hours.

Karun Nair earned his way into the India setup with a strong show in the domestic cricket circuit for Vidarbha and in England's County circuit. He also scored a double century in the warm-up match to return to India XI after eight years. India coach Gautam Gambhir stressed that is the ideal route to earn a spot in the Indian Test team.

Gautam Gambhir supports the BCCI's new family rule, limiting family time during tournaments to maintain player focus, contrasting with Virat Kohli's disapproval. Gambhir emphasizes that representing the nation is the priority, not a holiday, highlighting his constant engagement with team strategies even after victories.

Kuldeep Yadav's continued exclusion from the England Test series sparks debate, with his childhood coach questioning the team management's decision to prioritize batting depth over his proven wicket-taking ability, especially against England.

Sri Lanka Cricket has proposed a six-match white-ball series against India in August 2025, following the postponement of India's tour to Bangladesh. The BCCI is evaluating the proposal, considering the Asia Cup schedule and consulting with players and coaches, including discussions during the Lord's Test.