Shubman Gill eyes WTC 2027 final, closing on 1000 Test runs
India captain Shubman Gill has set his sights on qualifying for the World Test Championship (WTC) 2027 final, saying the team has nine Tests to achieve that goal. 'We have 9 Tests.…
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Shubman Gill comfortable as captain, says India need 5-6 Test wins
India captain Shubman Gill said the team needs to win five or six Tests to stay in contention for the World Test Championship final, beginning with the two-match series against Sri Lanka…
Gill hints Prasidh Krishna will open bowling in Galle Test
India captain Shubman Gill has tipped Prasidh Krishna to partner Mohammed Siraj with the new ball in the first Test against Sri Lanka at Galle starting Saturday. Gill called the choice between…
Sarfaraz Khan inclusion no guarantee for playing XI
Sarfaraz Khan has been named in the Indian squad as a replacement for injured batter Sai Sudharsan, but that does not guarantee him a place in the playing XI, reports NDTV Sports.…
R Ashwin urges Gambhir, Gill to give Sarfaraz Khan a clear role
Sarfaraz Khan has been recalled to India's Test squad for the two-match series against Sri Lanka, replacing the injured Sai Sudharsan. The Mumbai batter, who last played for India in the 2024…
Matthew Hayden backs Shubman Gill to lead India to WTC final
Matthew Hayden has backed Indian Test captain Shubman Gill to handle the challenges facing the team, including qualification for the 2027 World Test Championship final. Speaking ahead of the Australia-Bangladesh Test, Hayden…
Harbhajan defends Gambhir: ‘Bohot badhiya banda hai woh’
Harbhajan Singh has defended Gautam Gambhir against mounting criticism of his coaching style, calling him a straightforward man who speaks bitter truths that many find hard to digest. Under Gambhir, India won…
Hardik Pandya trade talks with Gujarat Titans collapse over captaincy demand
Hardik Pandya's attempt to return to Gujarat Titans (GT) has failed after he insisted on being reinstated as captain, Times of India reports. GT were willing to bring back the all-rounder but…
Matthew Hayden backs Shubman Gill to lead India in Tests
Former Australian opener Matthew Hayden has backed India's Test captain Shubman Gill to handle the challenges in the longer format, calling him 'a wonderful young man and a good leader'. India are…
India need eight wins in nine Tests to reach WTC 2027 final
India resume their World Test Championship campaign against Sri Lanka on August 15 in Galle, needing to win eight of their remaining nine Tests to likely qualify for the 2027 final. Currently…
