India coach Gautam Gambhir set expectations clearly from the Shubman Gill-led team as they prepare for the 5-match Test assignment against England. With the likes of Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, and Ravichandran Ashwin retired, the Indian team has a tough task ahead of them. England hasn't been a happy hunting ground for the men from the subcontinent, but the challenges this time are multifold. Gambhir, however, wants the new crop of players to focus on the opportunity they have at hand, over the people they are missing.
"Missing 3 Most Experienced...": Gautam Gambhir's Blunt 'Kohli, Rohit, Ashwin' Reminder
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India head coach Gautam Gambhir's blunt 'Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Ajit Agarkar' reference in team huddle set expectations clear from Shubman Gill & Co.
Guatam Gmabhir in team huddle ahead of England Tests© Screengrab from BCCI video
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- Gautam Gambhir sets clear expectations for Shubman Gill's team ahead of the England Test series.
- The Indian team faces challenges with the retirements of key players Kohli, Rohit, and Ashwin.
- Gambhir emphasizes focusing on opportunities rather than the absence of experienced players.
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Both Virat and Rohit retired from Test cricket in the middle of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season, just days before the Ajit Agarkar-led selection committee was to pick the squad for the England tour. It isn't yet known what was communicated to them by the BCCI and the selectors, which prompted the sudden retirement call.
As for Ashwin, he decided to quit international cricket altogether during the Australia tour, having understood that he is no longer a certainty in India's Test team.
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