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Business Standard
a day ago
- Sport
- Business Standard
Coach Gambhir's message to young Team India ahead of England Test tour
India's head coach Gautam Gambhir has urged his squad to embrace the challenge of their upcoming Test series in England and turn it into a landmark moment in Indian cricket, especially in the absence of veterans Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, and R Ashwin, who have all recently retired from the longest format. The highly anticipated five-match series begins on June 20 at Headingley in Leeds, and India will be aiming for their first Test series victory on English soil since 2007. Speaking to Gambhir said, 'There are two perspectives, either we view this tour as a setback without our senior-most players, or we see it as a golden opportunity to create history for the nation.' Gambhir expressed confidence in the current squad, led by newly appointed Test captain Shubman Gill, praising their commitment and desire to succeed. 'What I see in this group is hunger, passion, and the will to fight. If we can sacrifice comfort and give our all in every moment, we can make this a tour to remember.' The former opener extended a warm welcome to several players, highlighting debutants and returnees alike. He praised B Sai Sudharsan, commending his recent batting form and encouraging him to aim for a long and successful red-ball career. Pacer Arshdeep Singh, known for his white-ball prowess, was also applauded, with Gambhir confident that his red-ball transition will be impactful. Gambhir lauds captain Gill Congratulating Shubman Gill on his elevation to captaincy, Gambhir said, 'There's no bigger honour than leading your country in Tests.' He also welcomed Rishabh Pant into the leadership group, acknowledging his growing role in the team. Gambhir was especially moved by Karun Nair's return to the squad after seven years, attributing it to his consistent domestic performance and resilient attitude. 'Comebacks aren't easy. Karun's journey is proof that determination pays off, and it's a source of inspiration for the entire group.' Karun expressed his gratitude for the opportunity, saying he was eager to make the most of his return. 'It means a lot to wear the India cap again. I'm looking forward to grabbing this chance with both hands,' he said. Captain Gill, meanwhile, urged his teammates to treat each practice session with intensity and purpose. 'Let's simulate pressure in the nets so we're prepared for tough moments in the series. It's not just about surviving, it's about finding out who we are as cricketers when tested,' he said. With fresh leadership, new faces, and a hunger to make history, Team India is aiming for more than just a win—they want to create a legacy in England.
The Hindu
2 days ago
- Sport
- The Hindu
India head coach Gautam Gambhir on Karun Nair: 'Comebacks are never easy'
India head coach Gautam Gambhir welcomed Karun Nair back into the Test fold with heartfelt praise, highlighting the batter's resilience and hunger. 'Comebacks are never easy,' Gambhir said in a video released by 'The amount of runs he got, the never-give-up attitude—it's inspiring for the entire team. Welcome back, Karun Nair.' Nair last played a Test in 2017, months after becoming only the second Indian to score a triple century in the format. Since then, his career faced setbacks, including being dropped by Karnataka. But the right-hand middle-order batter revived his journey by moving to Vidarbha as a professional ahead of the 2023-24 season. He ended the Ranji Trophy 2024-25 as the fourth-highest run-getter, with 863 runs in 16 innings, including four centuries. Nair gave a glimpse of his barnstorming form with a double ton against England Lions in the first warm-up match. He was the top-scoring batter for India A in the two warm-ups combined, with 259 runs. Nair has impressed in England earlier as well, representing Northamptonshire in Division 1 of the County Championship, where overall he averaged 56.61 across 14 innings with two hundreds, including an unbeaten 202. Gambhir's backing comes ahead of India's five-Test series against England, which marks the beginning of the 2025–27 World Test Championship cycle.
Hindustan Times
4 days ago
- Sport
- Hindustan Times
Arshdeep Singh's humbling truth about bowling alongside Jasprit Bumrah: 'Word comparison doesn't even exist'
Left-arm pacer Arshdeep Singh cherished returning to Kent for the training session ahead of the first Test match against England at Headingley, Leeds. A young Indian team has entered a transitional phase after the retirements of Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, and R Ashwin. Under Shubman Gill's captaincy, the Indian team has started the grind for the five-match Test series, which will also kickstart the new cycle for the World Test Championship. As part of their preparations for the upcoming series, Shubman Gill and the Indian team will face India A in a four-day tour match. This crucial warm-up is scheduled from June 13th at the Kent County Cricket Ground in Beckenham. Arshdeep is thrilled to be back in Kent, a place where he previously played county cricket, as he aims to regain his red-ball rhythm. Arshdeep revealed his self-belief, stating he feels "the best" whenever he holds the ball. However, he quickly conceded that any comparisons become irrelevant when Jasprit Bumrah is part of the bowling attack. 'Whenever I hold the ball, I always feel that I am the best. But everyone knows—when you're in an attack that includes a player named Jasprit Bumrah, then the word 'comparison' doesn't even exist," Arshdeep told 'So, the focus is on how we can improve each other's game, each other's skill sets—and how we can help the team. That's where my focus lies." Arshdeep said he is enjoying bowling as there is a competitive spirit in the camp ahead of the series to sharpen his skills. 'It was fun bowling to the batters," he said. 'They looked quite compact, and there was a competitive spirit—even though we were just working on rhythm, they were fully competing. So that made it even more fun," he said. The left-arm pacer also talked about challenging the likes of Sai Sudharsan and Shubman in the nets. He revealed that the new skipper looked in good touch in the nets, which is a good sign for the visitors on the big tour 'We had to grind properly and try to get them out with a solid plan. Sai has joined the team for the first time, and he looked very compact too. The skipper looked in good touch. I'll try my best to keep improving and get them out more often going ahead."
India.com
25-05-2025
- Sport
- India.com
As A Young Kid, When Anyone ...: Shubman Gills First Reaction After Becoming India Test Captain
India's newly-appointed Test captain Shubman Gill has opened on the opportunity to lead the country in the red-ball format. The 25-year-old Gill outlined his approach and reflected on the responsibility after stepping into the role of India's 37th Test captain. Gill was announced as the next Test captain of India on Saturday, May 25 while the BCCI named their 18-men unit for the upcoming five-match Test series against England, that will also mark the beginning of the next World Test Championship cycle. "It is definitely a bit overwhelming. As a young kid when anyone starts playing cricket, they want to play for India and not just play for India, play Test cricket for a very long time," Gill told 'To be able to get this opportunity is a great honour and it's a big responsibility. I'm looking forward to this exciting opportunity and the upcoming series against England is going to be an exciting one," he added. As captain, Gill emphasised the importance of leadership beyond just runs and results. He spoke about a philosophy rooted in discipline and connection. "I believe in leading by example, not just by performance, but I think off the field by discipline and hard work. As a captain, a leader should be able to know when to step in and also when to give space to the players," he said. "A good leader should always be able to know what makes his players be able to have the best performance or the best outcome. That is always exciting to people to have those conversations with the players, to be able to know them on a deeper level than just cricket, you know, because then you're really able to know what can get the best out of them," he added. Gill, who has lit up the IPL 2025 this season both as a batter and captain, further spoke about maintaining mental clarity as a batter while captaining. "One of the things that I learned was if I'm a batsman, I'm batting out there, I want to be able to make decisions as a batsman and not as a captain. If I start thinking about other things, it just puts more pressure on me, which is not required, you know, because when you're batting out there, you want to be able to take those risks," he said. "You want to be able to make decisions that you would make when you are playing just as the batsman, because that gives you the freedom," he added. Gill credited India's recent Test captains Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma for shaping his understanding of captaincy and preparing the team for success, especially in overseas conditions. Both the veteran stars announced their retirement from the longest format of the game on May 7 and May 12 respectively. "When I was a kid, I was always inspired by the greats and the legends of Indian cricket and been very fortunate to be able to play with so many of them," the newly appointed captain said. "Be it Virat bhai or Rohit bhai, both were very contrasting in terms of the style, but it was very inspiring to see both of them working towards a common goal. You want to be able to win as a captain, and your styles can be different, but they both were very different, but also similar in their own sense. "Virat bhai was always very aggressive, always wanting to lead from the front with hunger and passion. Rohit Bhai was someone who was very calm and technically, always very present, and he's very communicative to the players, what he wants from the players. And so these are the qualities that I learned from them. Guys like Virat bhai, Rohit bhai and Ashwin bhai, they have given us a blueprint on how to tour away from home and win matches and series. It's one thing to be able to deliver and execute, but because we have that blueprint, we know how to tour away from home and win matches and series," he added. Looking ahead to the five-Test series in England, Gill is eager to take on the challenge head-on. "My favourite series that I played was also a five-Test match series when England came to India. There's a different essence when you are playing a five-Test series. It's long, it's mentally and physically very challenging," he said. "That's the most exciting thing that I find about red-ball cricket. It's not going to be easy, but I think we're ready for any challenge, " he concluded.
