Shubman Gill was dropped from India's playing XI to make place for a second spinner in Washington Sundar.

Shubman Gill has failed to score a half-century away from home in Test cricket in nearly four years.

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India are likely to ring a few changes when they take on Australia in the Boxing Day Test, starting December 26 at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.

Rohit Sharma was left irritated by a fan's request during practice at the Melbourne Cricket Ground ahead of the Boxing Day Test against Australia starting Thursday.

Ricky Ponting believes Shubman Gill's overseas record is not as strong as his performances at home.

India skipper Rohit Sharma feels none of them should be "overburdened" with suggestions as it would complicate matters.

In 12 Tests away from home, Shubman Gill has scored 616 runs in 22 innings at an average of 30.80, with one century and two fifties.

Shubman Gill has an average of 22.31 in away Tests, with just one half-century to his name.