Shubman Gill and Mohammed Siraj press conference: India stars answer all questions
/ Aug 04, 2025, 07:55PM IST
From leadership lessons to fiery spells. Shubman Gill and Mohammed Siraj field every question after a thrilling 5-Test series that ends 2-2. Captaincy, bowling battles, and more — here's how India's stars summed it up.
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