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News18
an hour ago
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Gautam Gambhir Gets Big Warning: 'You Got Every Player You Want, Now Deliver...'
Last Updated: Aakash Chopra believes head coach Gautam Gambhir has got 'every player he pointed at' and is now under pressure to deliver results, without any excuses. Former India opener Aakash Chopra believes that question marks will mount over head coach Gautam Gambhir if the team fails to do decently well in the ongoing Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy. Chopra said Gambhir has been given everything he has asked from the selectors and is now under pressure to deliver results. Though India won the 2025 Champions Trophy under his tutelage, India's Test fortunes have fallen off a slope in Gambhir's tenure, which began last year. India has won just three of the 11 Tests, while also suffering a humiliating first-ever home whitewash and a 3-1 away loss to Australia. In England, India started the first Test well but were exposed for their under-preparedness and lost by five wickets to concede a 1-0 lead. 'There is a lot of pressure on Gautam Gambhir," Chopra said in a video on his YouTube channel. 'The pressure is absolutely mounting. If you look at his performances in Test cricket and red-ball cricket, you will find that he has not won a lot of matches. He has won 2 matches against Bangladesh and one against Australia. However, we lost three against New Zealand, three against Australia and one against England. He has been losing and losing," he added. 'His performance in white-ball cricket has been good. The team has been playing well. But in Test cricket, I think the questions are going to be there. And I think there is a lot of pressure on this series. If this series doesn't go well, God forbid, I hope it goes well. I really want Indian cricket to do well. But if the England series doesn't go too well, then there will be a question mark — Where are they going and what are they doing?" Chopra added. He further said: 'Because the selectors feel that whatever team management is asking for, it is being given. The type of player you want, the number of players you want, and the player you are pointing at are being given. So, if this is the case, then you also need to deliver the results. Period. There is no excuse," he added. Apart from being seemingly in total control of the team without any seniors or influential coaches around, Gambhir has also got his way with some off-field controversial rules that dictate players' movements and time with their families. A big defeat in this five-Test series will put India quite behind in their aim to secure a World Test Championship final berth, after missing out last time. First Published: June 28, 2025, 09:42 IST
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2 hours ago
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'He has been losing and losing': Former India opener warns Gautam Gambhir ahead of 2nd Test
Former India opener has said that head coach Gautam Gambhir is under a lot of pressure after recent red-ball failures. He pointed out that Gambhir has been supported fully by selectors and must deliver in the 2nd Test against England to silence criticism. read more Former India cricketer Aakash Chopra has said that Gautam Gambhir is under a lot of pressure as head coach of the Indian team, especially because of India's poor performance in Test matches in recent times. Speaking on his YouTube channel, Chopra pointed out that Gambhir doesn't have a strong record in Test cricket and needs to do well in the second Test to silence the criticism. Chopra warns Gambhir Chopra said that while Gambhir's performance in white-ball formats has been good, the real questions are going to be about the Test team. He further said that the selectors have been fully supporting the team management and giving them the players they are asking for. Chopra added that Gambhir must now deliver results to prove his credentials as a red-ball coach; otherwise, questions will be asked. 'There is a lot of pressure on Gautam Gambhir. The pressure is absolutely mounting. If you look at his performances in Test cricket and red-ball cricket, you will find that he has not won a lot of matches. He has won 2 matches against Bangladesh and one against Australia. However, we lost three against New Zealand, three against Australia and one against England. He has been losing and losing," Chopra said. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD 'His performance in white-ball cricket has been good. The team has been playing well. But in Test cricket, I think the questions are going to be there. And I think there is a lot of pressure on this series. If this series doesn't go well, God forbid, I hope it goes well. I really want Indian cricket to do well. But if the England series doesn't go too well, then there will be a question mark — Where are they going and what are they doing?" he added. 'Because the selectors feel that whatever team management is asking for, it is being given. The type of player you want, the number of players you want, and the player you are pointing at are being given. So, if this is the case, then you also need to deliver the results. Period. There is no excuse," Chopra concluded. India lost the first Test against England at Headingley despite being ahead for most of the time. India dominated several patches of the game but allowed England to make a comeback everytime they were falling behind with both the bat and the ball. All eyes will now be on how the team responds in the second Test starting 2nd July in Edgbaston, Birmingham.
India.com
10 hours ago
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Neeraj Chopra gives special gift to a fan for upcoming NC Classic Event, Indian Javelin star offers...
Neeraj Chopra. (PIC - X) New Delhi: Indian javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra on Friday showed a big heart and decided to bear the entire travel expenses of a fan. In fact, a fan had expressed his desire to watch the first NC Classic tournament on social media on Wednesday and requested Rs 2000. In response, Golden Boy Neeraj Chopra himself promised to bear the entire cost of his trip to Bengaluru. Two-time Olympic medalist Chopra promised to give the fan a complete VVIP experience, which also includes accommodation in Bengaluru for the competition to be held on July 5. Neeraj Chopra gives a special gift Javelin enthusiast Ranjit Kumar Ravichandran from Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, tweeted on social media that he wanted to watch this tournament in the name of Neeraj Chopra in India. He wrote, 'If anyone sponsor me 2000 rupees, I can go to watch this from Coimbatore,' X user Ranjith (@iam_rrt) had posted on Wednesday, quoting a post by the event's official account. Chopra replied, 'Hi, Ranjith. You've got a full VVIP experience waiting for you in Bengaluru because your trip to the @nc_classic is on me! 'And thanks to @RadissonHotels, you'll be staying about 90 metres away from me. See you soon!' he wrote in response. Hi, Ranjith. You've got a full VVIP experience waiting for you in Bengaluru because your trip to the @nc_classic is on me! 😊 And thanks to @RadissonHotels, you'll be staying about 90 metres away from me. See you soon! 😉 — Neeraj Chopra (@Neeraj_chopra1) June 27, 2025 The tournament was postponed due to India-Pakistan tensions The tournament was scheduled to be held on May 24 but was postponed due to India-Pakistan tension. Chopra and JSW Sports are jointly organising it and it has been recognised by the Athletics Federation of India. Seven top international javelin throwers and five Indian players will participate in it.
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Business Standard
15 hours ago
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Neeraj Chopra turns fan's wish into a VVIP trip for NC Classic event
In a heartwarming gesture, Olympic gold medallist Neeraj Chopra has sponsored a fan's all-expenses-paid trip to Bengaluru to attend the Neeraj Chopra Classic on July 5 — India's first global javelin competition. An X user, Ranjith from Coimbatore, reposted a video of the NC Classic event that is going to be held in Bengaluru's Sree Kanteerava Stadium, saying: "If anyone sponsors me ₹2,000, I can go to watch this from Coimbatore." On Friday, Chopra reposted his post, saying that he will sponsor Ranjith's trip to Bengaluru for the event. "Hi, Ranjith. You've got a full VVIP experience waiting for you in Bengaluru because your trip to the NC Classic is on me! And thanks to Radisson Hotels, you'll be staying about 90 metres away from me. See you soon!" Chopra said, in a post on X. The post has garnered a lot of attention and appreciation online. What is Neeraj Chopra Classic? Neeraj Chopra Classic is India's flagship international javelin competition, announced earlier this year by the Olympic gold medallist. It was earlier scheduled for May 24, but was postponed amid the conflict and tensions between India and Pakistan after the Pahalgam attack. Spearheaded by Chopra and held in collaboration with JSW Sports, the event has received official recognition from the Athletics Federation of India (AFI). As a World Athletics Gold Label competition, the event will see participation from leading javelin throwers across the globe, making it a first for India. Chopra had also invited Pakistan's Olympic gold medallist Arshad Nadeem for the event; however, he later opted out. After the Pahalgam attack, Chopra also said: "After all that has taken place over the last 48 hours, Arshad's presence at the NC Classic was completely out of the question. My country and its interests will always come first."
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15 hours ago
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Neeraj Chopra's heartwarming gesture for fan wins hearts online ahead of inaugural NC Classic in Bengaluru
Javelin star Neeraj Chopra is already making headlines in connection with the inaugural Neeraj Chopra Classic without even having landed in Bengaluru, where the event will be taking place a little over a week from now. read more Neeraj Chopra is a strong favourite to win the inaugural edition of the tournament named after him despite the presence of 2024 Diamond League champion Anderson Peters. PTI After collecting back-to-back wins at the Paris Diamond League as well as Golden Spike Ostrava, the former being his first major triumph of the 2025 season, Olympic gold medallist Neeraj Chopra will be turning his attention to an event that isn't just taking place on home soil, but is actually named after him. The 27-year-old double Olympic medallist and reigning world champion, after all, will be headlining the inaugural Neeraj Chopra Classic that will be taking place in Bengaluru on 5 July. And needless to say, he will be starting the event as a strong favourite for the top spot, especially considering his current form. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Chopra surprises fan with 'VVIP experience' Chopra, however, has been making headlines in connection with the NC Classic before even arriving in the Karnataka capital. The javelin star, after all, has agreed to sponsor a fan from Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu for the event, covering not just his trip to Bengaluru but also promising a VVIP experience complete with stay at Radisson. 'If anyone sponsor me 2000 rupees, I can go to watch this from Coimbatore,' X user Ranjith (@iam_rrt) had posted on Wednesday, quoting a post by the event's official account. Chopra replied to Ranjith's post a couple of days later on the social networking platform. 'Hi, Ranjith. You've got a full VVIP experience waiting for you in Bengaluru because your trip to the @nc_classic is on me! 'And thanks to @RadissonHotels, you'll be staying about 90 metres away from me. See you soon!' he wrote in response. Hi, Ranjith. You've got a full VVIP experience waiting for you in Bengaluru because your trip to the @nc_classic is on me! 😊 And thanks to @RadissonHotels, you'll be staying about 90 metres away from me. See you soon! 😉 — Neeraj Chopra (@Neeraj_chopra1) June 27, 2025 The inaugural Neeraj Chopra Classic will be taking place at Bengaluru's Sree Kanteerava Stadium, home of the Indian Super League club Bengaluru FC. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD The event was originally scheduled to be held at the Tau Devi Lal Stadium in Panchkula, Haryana on 24 May, but was later moved to Bengaluru as Chopra felt the venue did not meet international standards required by world athletics. The event was later rescheduled to 5 July due to the conflict that broke out between India and Pakistan in the aftermath of the terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam. The 12-man field at the NC Classic will include four Indians besides Chopra, including Asian Games silver medallist Kishore Jena. The event also features Grenada's Anderson Peters, who had won bronze at the Paris Olympics last year behind Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem and Chopra, and later narrowly beat the Indian to the Diamond League title in Brussels. Nadeem, who had prevented Chopra from winning back-to-back Olympic gold medals with a monster 92.97m throw, , but was later left out after the Pahalgam terror attack as well as subsequent hostilities between New Delhi and Islamabad. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD
