Team India head coach Gautam Gambhir is spending time on a family holiday in England ahead of the white-ball series against New Zealand on home soil next month. Meanwhile, Team India’s senior stars Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma have been asked to play for their state teams in the Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India has already announced the squad for the upcoming T20 series against New Zealand, but the ODI selection has been deliberately delayed. Performance in the Vijay Hazare Trophy will play an important role in the selection process. Kohli and Rohit made a comeback in the tournament and completed their tenure.
Performance of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma in Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025
Virat Kohli returned to the Vijay Hazare Trophy after 15 years and made an immediate impact for Delhi. He started the run chase with a brilliant 131 runs, which shows his hunger for runs. The batsman also became the fastest player to reach 16,000 List A runs.
Kohli scored 77 runs against Gujarat in Bengaluru and won the Player of the Match award. Fans were seen gathering at the Bengaluru airport in the hope of seeing him after the Delhi matches.
Rohit Sharma also had a memorable tenure for Mumbai. He led his team against Sikkim and scored a brilliant 155 to lead Mumbai to a big win at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur.
A crowd of fans gathered at the Jaipur airport and the videos of their conversation quickly went viral. Hundreds of fans had reached the stadium early in the morning to watch his batting. However, against Uttarakhand he was out for a golden duck.
Gautam Gambhir is currently on a family holiday in England
While senior players Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma were busy with the Vijay Hazare Trophy, Gautam Gambhir is away from cricket duties. Gambhir is currently spending time on holidays with his family in England.
,By the way, Gautam Gambhir is currently on a family holiday in England. Best wishes to him and his loved ones for the New Year 2026. It is time to rest, refresh and come back stronger,” the journalist Animesh Chaudhary wrote on X (formerly known as Twitter),
By the way, Gautam Gambhir is currently on a family holiday in England.
Best wishes to him and his loved ones for the New Year 2026.
Time to rest, refresh and come back stronger.#GautamGambhir#worldcup2026– Animesh Chaudhary (@Imanimeshation) 27 December 2025
Challenges of World Cup selection under the leadership of Gautam Gambhir
Choosing a World Cup team in India is never easy. Despite having many strong options, only 15 players could be selected. Every player selected looks worthy, but there are many who have been left out.
Gautam Gambhir has adopted a vocal stance since taking over as the head coach. Although his tactics have helped India win the match, the way the World Cup squad was announced has created confusion and criticism.
The biggest surprise was the exit of Shubman Gill, who had been the vice-captain for most of the T20 World Cup cycle. Chief selector Ajit Agarkar said the decision was based on team balance rather than form.
India’s on-field results remain strong and the team looks well prepared. However, clear communication and better man management will be equally important if the team wants to remain united and keep the fans on their side.
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