Get ready for a thrilling cricket spectacle as Team India takes on England starting June 20 in an electrifying 5-match test series. Shubman Gill, India's batsman and captain, steps into the spotlight, leading a relatively young and inexperienced team against a formidable English side. With his current test career average at 35.06 across 32 matches, Gill faces a daunting task—particularly given his underwhelming performance in England, averaging just 14.66 in six innings.
Sourav Ganguly's Expert Advice
The revered former Indian captain, Sourav Ganguly, extends his best wishes to Gill for the upcoming test series and shares invaluable tips on tackling the swing and seam movements on English pitches. Ganguly emphasizes that adapting to the unique challenges of English conditions is crucial, highlighting the importance of mastering his defensive technique and learning to leave balls outside the off-stump.
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Ganguly advises that run-making can be arduous when the ball is swinging and seaming, transforming a 100/2 scenario into a difficult 20/4 batting situation. Strengthening his defense and strategic ball selection will be key to Gill's success.
This tour marks the dawn of a new era for the Indian test team with veterans Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, and Ravichandran Ashwin having retired. Ashwin bid farewell during the Border-Gavaskar series, while Kohli and Rohit announced their retirement on May 7 and 12, respectively.
India's 18-Member Squad for the England Tour:
Shubman Gill (Captain), Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Sai Sudharsan, Rishabh Pant (Vice-Captain/Wicketkeeper), Nitish Kumar Reddy, Ravindra Jadeja, Dhruv Jurel (Wicketkeeper), Abhimanyu Easwaran, Shardul Thakur, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Karun Nair, Washington Sundar, Akash Deep, Arshdeep Singh, and Kuldeep Yadav.
