Key Facts
- Gianluigi Buffon threatened to quit the Italy national team set-up over the prospect of Roberto Mancini returning as head coach.
- Gattuso was eventually chosen as the new Azzurri head coach despite some support for Mancini.
- Buffon reacted furiously to Mancini's possible return, threatening to resign to veto the calls.
- Several prominent figures supported Mancini's return, believing him capable of restoring discipline and team spirit after difficult months.
- Gattuso's contract is reportedly for one year worth 800,000 euros with a 1 million euro bonus if Italy qualifies for the World Cup.1
- Harsha Bhogle believes India's bowling attack is stronger than batting ahead of the five-match Test series against England.
- Bhogle calls the series a golden opportunity for Indian batters to prove their mettle due to the absence of star players.
- Bumrah is expected to make a huge difference in English conditions, with other players also tipped to perform well.
Renowned cricket commentator Harsha Bhogle believes that the Indian cricket team bowling attack is currently stronger than their batting ahead of the five-match Test series against England.
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Key Stats at a Glance
Gattuso's one-year contract value
800,000 euros
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Gattuso's World Cup qualification bonus
1 million euro
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