January 2026

'Unlimited authority': Gambhir responds to Tharoor's remark

‘Unlimited Authority’? Gambhir Responds to Tharoor’s ‘Hardest Job’ Remark Ahead of T20 World Cup 2026

International, Players

After Congress MP Shashi Tharoor dubbed the India head coach role as ‘the toughest job after Prime Minister,’ newly appointed coach Gautam Gambhir offered a measured response—acknowledging the weight of responsibility while hinting at the ‘unlimited authority’ granted to him. With the T20 World Cup 2026 on the horizon and a crucial series against New Zealand underway, Gambhir’s leadership is under immediate scrutiny.

T20 World Cup row: 'Would jeopardise sanctity' - What ICC said in rejecting Bangladesh's venue change request

ICC Slams Bangladesh’s T20 World Cup Venue Change Request: ‘Would Jeopardise Sanctity’

ICC Events, Tournaments

In a firm rebuke, the ICC has rejected Bangladesh’s request to move its T20 World Cup matches from India to Sri Lanka, warning it would ‘jeopardise the sanctity’ of the tournament. With 14 of 16 board members voting against the proposal, the decision underscores the ICC’s commitment to event integrity—and puts pressure on Bangladesh to confirm participation by the new deadline.

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