Gautam Gambhir, India’s head coach, rejoined the squad in Australia for the pink ball Test. His return sets the scene for key decisions about India’s XI.
Gautam Gambhir returns ahead of Adelaide Pink-Ball Test
India’s coach Gautam Gambhir he returned to the squad in Adelaide for the second Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, starting on December 6.
Gambhir, who had returned temporarily India for personal reasons, he is now ready to take up his responsibilities again.
In his absence, the support staff including Abhishek Nayar, Ryan ten Doeschate and Morne Morkelmanaged the team’s preparation for a pink-ball practice match against Australia’s Prime Minister’s XI.
India showed their dominance in the game, with Shubman Gill and KL Rahul giving amazing performances.
Key selection dilemmas for Gambhir
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With a captain Rohit Sharma back in the team, Gambhir faces tough decisions about his playing line-up.
KL Rahul and Yashasvi JaiswalHis impressive partnership as an opener in the first Test poses a challenge to Rohit’s position.
Meanwhile, Shubman Gill’s return from injury cements his place at No. 3.
On the bowling front, India opted Washington Sundar over experienced spinners Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja in the Perth Test.
Gambhir now has to decide whether to continue with this strategy or rely on the experience of Ashwin and Jadeja.
India defeat Australia by 295 runs in Perth Test
India cruised to a commanding 295-run victory over Australia in the first Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy at the Optus Stadium in Perth.
Despite a shaky start with just 150 runs in their first innings, the team staged a remarkable comeback.
Stand-in skipper jasprit bumrah he was the star with eight wickets, including a fiery game-changing opening spell.
Yashasvi Jaiswal’s stunning 161 and Virat Kohli’s unbeaten 100 in the second innings gave Australia a mammoth target of 534 runs.
Australia crumbled under pressure, scoring only 104 in the first innings. In the second innings, Travis Head (89) and Mitchell Marsh (47) showed some resistance but could not stop the Indian bowlers.
Mohammed Siraj and debutant Harshit Rana supported Bumrah to complete the game.
This win was a strong statement from India after their 3-0 defeat at home New Zealand.
Missing key players like Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill, India’s bold decisions under coach Gautam Gambhir proved successful, setting the tone for the rest of the series.
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