India's new Test captain Shubhman Gill has said that winning the Test series in England, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa, Sena countries, is a big deal for them than the IPL title. “The IPL comes every year, but the opportunity to play a Test series in a place like England comes only 2-3 times,” said Gill, 25-year-old.
England captain Ben Stokes said Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma and R.K. The Indian team has not weakened even after Ashwin's retirement. There is no shortage of talent in the team. Both captains were talking to the media at the pre-match conference of the first Test starting at Headingley Cricket Ground in Leeds from June 20.
Karun Nair may have a chance in the Headingley Test.
The main issues of Indian captain Gill …
- The new team will land on the field without any burden Gill said Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma and R. There are no experienced players like Ashwin. This can benefit the team. Our players do not have much experience to play here (in England). In such a case, our players are not bringing an old burden. His team will adopt the confidence given by senior players in the last 5-10 years.
- Will bat at No. 4 after Kohli's retirement Gill said that after Virat Kohli retired from the test, he and coach Gautam Gambhir decided that he would bat at No. 4. Gambhir and I were both clear that I wanted to play at No. 4 and he wanted the same.
Shubhman Gill with Ravindra Jadeja during the practice session.
- Players will have a chance and a long chance Gill said his goal was to create a safe atmosphere for the players so they can play freely. We have to give the players confidence and tell them clearly what we want from them. Some players will also have longer opportunities based on their talent.
- Consulted from Kohli and Rohit Gill said that before the tour of England, he spoke to Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma in the IPL and sought advice on the situation here. He said that this time the summer in England has been a bit dry, so the decision to play-11 will be made at the last minute by watching the pitch.
England captain Ben Stokes 3 big stories …
- On Rohit-Kohli and Ashwin's retirement, Stokes said, “Not Virat, not Rohit and Ashwin, but that does not mean that this match against India will be easier than ever.” We have spent a lot of time in the IPL and we know that there is no shortage of talent in India.
- Regarding Bumrah's bowling, Stokes said that it would be challenging for England's batters to face Jasprit Bumrah. But his team will not focus only on one player. One team has 11 players. To win in cricket, the team has to play well.
- Regarding the choice of Pope in place of Bethel, Stokes said it was not difficult to choose a player who scored 170 runs in the last innings. Ever since I am a captain, he has scored an average of over 40 while batting at No. 3.
English Better Joe Root practiced batting.
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