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Shubman Gill sets WTC 2027 final as target, says 9 Tests key
India captain Shubman Gill has set a clear goal for the team: qualify for the World Test Championship (WTC) 2027 final. Gill said the team understands the task, with nine Tests lined…
The Story in Brief
India captain Shubman Gill has set a clear goal for the team: qualify for the World Test Championship (WTC) 2027 final. Gill said the team understands the task, with nine Tests lined up before the final. 'We have 9 Tests. That is what is important for us,' he told reporters.
The Indian team is currently preparing for a busy Test calendar. The next WTC cycle runs until 2027, with the final scheduled to be played at Lord's. Gill's statement underlines the team's focus on consistent performances in the longest format.
The Indian Opinion
It is easy for a captain to talk about reaching a final, but the real test for Gill and India is consistency across conditions. Some fans will dismiss nine Tests as a long road, but every dropped catch or bad session in between will matter. The numbers that will settle the question: how many of those nine Tests can India win away from home?
Source: sports.ndtv.com
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