Quite a few rumours swirled around cricketing fraternity on Saturday, July 20, with Rishabh Pant gaining majority of traction. As per reports, the Delhi Capitals (DC) are likely to move on from him and the star left-handed can be on his way to join the Chennai Super Kings (CSK). However, could this also mean that we have seen the last of MS Dhoni in CSK jersey? Or the captaincy career of Ruturaj Gaikwad is over quite prematurely. The possibilities are endless!
Rishabh Pant to join MS Dhoni at CSK?
Drama in IPL! Word on the street is Rishabh Pant might be out from the Delhi Capitals (DC). Apparently, DC isn’t thrilled with his leadership and results in a last few years. With the big auction coming, they’re not sure if they’ll keep him. Pant himself might want a change of scenery. Reports suggests that it is none other than CSK, who want to snap him up and we could possibly see the duo of Rishabh Pant and MS Dhoni once more!
Gautam Gambhir to bring Nayar & Morkel?
It appears that Gautam Gambhir’s preferred choices for India’s coaching staff are starting to be approved by the BCCI, with Abhishek Nayar set to join as an assistant coach for the upcoming Sri Lanka tour. Nayar, who previously worked with Gambhir at Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the IPL, is expected to be part of the coaching team that retains fielding coach T Dilip. Ryan ten Doeschate is also expected to join. Additionally, there are reports that former South African pacer Morne Morkel could be appointed as the bowling coach.
IPL 2025 mega auction news!
IPL prep heats up! Discussions on player retention and salary caps for the 2025 mega auction are underway. BCCI will meet franchise owners by July end (likely 30th/31st) at Wankhede Stadium (a change from usual venues). Franchises are pushing for a 20% hike in the player purse, aiming for Rs 120 crore instead of Rs 100 crore currently.
How much Rs. spent on Neeraj Chopra, Deepika Kumari & Rohan Bopanna?
A great development has occurred for Indian athletes participating at the upcoming Paris Olympics. Four heroic individual performers in Neeraj Chopra, Deepika Kumari, Rohan Bopanna & Amit Panghal are medal hopefuls for India. However, the Indian government has splashed a great sum of money on them. A massive Rs 5.72 crore was spent on Chopra’s overall training, while Rs 39.92 lakh towards Deepika Kumari’s training and Rs 65.90 lakh on Amit Panghal. Meanwhile, Rs 1.56 crore has been spent on Bopanna’s overall expenses for Paris Olympics.
Mark your dates for Gambhir!
Gautam Gambhir will conduct his first media conference as India’s head coach before the team departs for a white-ball tour to Sri Lanka. Despite being introduced as the new head coach a few weeks ago, the two-time World Cup champion has yet to meet with the team or face the media. Gambhir will give his maiden news conference as head coach on July 22 with BCCI Chief Selector Ajit Agarkar. According to sources, the Men in Blue will also leave for Sri Lanka on the same day.
Manolo Marquez is Indian football team’s head coach!
The wait is over! AIFF picks Manolo Marquez, FC Goa’s coach, as the surprise new head coach for India’s men’s football team. This is unusual – most coaches focus on one team at a time. Maybe a cost-saving move by AIFF? Marquez will juggle both roles for the next 10 months before taking the national team full-time (expected 3-year contract). Indian football fans are eager to see his impact!
