India Captain Shubman Gill Tempted to Play Extra Seamer vs West Indies with Green-Top on Offer in Ahmedabad

India captain Shubman Gill tempted to play extra seamer vs West Indies with green-top on offer in Ahmedabad

India captain Shubman Gill hinted that the team may move away from preparing spin-friendly pitches for home Tests, opting instead for surfaces that assist seamers while offering a fair contest between bat and ball.

Extra spinner or third pacer? Conditions in Ahmedabad might dictate India's playing XI for 1st Test against WI

It will take some time for the horrors and wounds of Bengaluru, Pune and Mumbai to be nipped in the bud and chief selector Ajit Agarkar himself hoped that the last year's New Zealand debacle was past them as the Indian men's team begins the new home Test season, featuring the West Indies and the Test champions South Africa. And given it's just a total of four Tests and the difference in the opponents is quite huge, the Men in Blue seemed to be p…

Shubman Gill Hints At India's Plan Of Avoiding Rank Turners In Tests vs West Indies

India Test captain Shubman Gill on Wednesday indicated that the team is moving away from its preference for rank turners in home games.

Looking to play on tracks that help both batters and bowlers: Gill on pitches for home Tests

India Test captain Shubman Gill indicated a strategic shift towards home pitches offering assistance to both batters and bowlers, moving away from rank turners. He also hinted at fielding a third seamer against West Indies due to the green-top wicket. Gill acknowledged the quick turnaround for players after the Asia Cup.

Switching Formats Is More Mental Than Technique, Says Shubman Gill Ahead Of 1st Test Vs WI

Narendra Modi Stadium: India’s Test captain Shubman Gill, who just concluded his Asia Cup campaign and is set to lead the team in the two-match Test series against West Indies starting Thursday, said that switching from one format to the

‘Switching formats is more mental…’: Shubman Gill’s take on a quick turnover in formats following Asia Cup victory

The Asia Cup 2025 ended a couple days ago, with the Indian team winning the title. Now the Men in Blue will gear up for a home Test series against West Indies. Shubman Gill was part of the Asia Cup team, and acknowledged that a quick turn from 20-over format to a 5-day format is mentally challenging. “We had a couple of days of practice before the Test match, so yes it was a quick turnaround. I was just sort of looking to work on defence and try…