India head coach Gautam Gambhir is leaving Australia during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy because of a family emergency. However, he will return before the second Test match in Adelaide.
Source:- ESPNcricinfo |
This news came shortly after India’s big win in the first Test match at the Optus Stadium in Perth. India beat Australia by 295 runs to take a 1-0 lead in the 5-match series. The victory also boosts India’s chances of reaching the World Test Championship final.
The Indian team will travel to Canberra on Wednesday for a two-day practice match with the pink ball. Gautam Gambhir will not join the team for this match, which starts on Saturday. The team is getting ready for the day-night Test in Adelaide, where they will face a strong Australian pace attack.
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The Indian team might face a tough choice for the 2nd Test as Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill are set to return to the playing XI. During Day 4 of the first match against Australia, Rohit was seen with Gautam Gambhir in the Indian dressing room. On Monday, Rohit practiced with the pink ball in the nets, preparing for the important match in Adelaide.
Source:- India Today
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