Delhi: India’s new Test captain Shubman Gill addressed the media before the team’s departure for the tour of England. India’s head coach Gautam Gambhir was also present in this press conference. This was Gill’s first press conference after becoming captain in Tests. During this, Gill said that there will be no ‘different pressure’ in the absence of veteran players Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, who have retired from Test format last month.
At the same time, Gambhir spoke openly on the stampede during the trophy celebration of Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB). He said, “We should not do road shows, people’s lives are more important.” Significantly, in this celebration, about 3 to 4 lakh people gathered on the streets of Bengaluru and the situation was out of control for the police. 11 people lost their lives in this accident, while many were injured.
For your information, let us know that India will play a Test series of 5 matches against England, which will start from June 20. This series will be part of the ICC World Test Championship 2025-27. Let us now know what Gill and Gambhir said while talking to the media-
Gambhir gave a statement on Indian team
Gambhir said, “In England, not only the pitch but also the weather is very important. We will choose the best playing XI keeping in mind all the same aspects. Test matches are won when you take 20 wickets. You also score a thousand runs, but it is difficult to win without taking 20 wickets.”
Do not trust Gambhir road shows!
Gambhir said in the question asked on the stampede of Bengaluru, “I am not blaming anyone. I have said earlier and still say that even when I was a player, I still do not believe in the road show and still do not keep, it is necessary to win, but more important that no one dies.”
Team India’s doors are always open for those who perform well – Gambhir
The Indian coach said, “If someone is doing well, it can be called. We could only choose 18 players and the chairman of the selection committee has already responded to it. It is the most important for me that we always be open to those players who can come and perform.”
Gill made a big statement on her new role
The right -handed batsman said, “As a captain you always want to be an example. I do not look at the average and figures, but I want to lead with my batting.”
What is Gambhir said on Nair’s return?
Gambhir said on Nair’s return, “This is a very good sign for the future of domestic cricket. If you keep playing domestic cricket then the doors never close. Their experience will work and hope that he will perform well.”
Gambhir’s response to Bumrah’s workload
“It is always difficult to replace Bumrah, but we have more quality players. We have not yet decided in which matches Jasprit Bumrah will be rested. It will depend on all the results.”
Gambhir further said, “You are always in good space. Everyone wants to do good, it does not matter whether everything is new or not. It is most important for me that we have players who want to go and express themselves.”
Gill’s strong start!
When he was asked questions on the absence of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma in the Test series against England, India’s new Test captain Gill said that there will be pressure, but there is no ‘different pressure’.
While Shubman Gill will be the captain in the England Test series, Rishabh Pant will be seen in the role of vice -captain. Recently, Pant’s form has not been special and he will also try to shine with the bat under the difficult situations of England. However, England tour will be a big challenge for Gill, as he is handling India’s captaincy after Rohit Sharma retired from the Test format.
India’s Test team is as follows for the Test series against England –
Shubman Gill (captain), Rishabh Pant (Vice -captain and wicketkeeper), Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Sai Sudarshan, Abhimanyu Ishwar, Karun Nair, Nitish Reddy, Ravindra Jadeja, Dhruv Juril (wicketkeeper), Washington Sundar, Sharadul Thakur, Jasprit Bumrah, Jasprit Bumrah, Akash Deep, Krishn Deep, Krishni Deep, Krishni Deep, Kuldeep Yadav.
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