The first match of the two -match Test series between India and West Indies will be played in Ahmedabad from Thursday, October 2. The Indian team recently became the champion by defeating Pakistan in the T20 Asia Cup. Some players, who were part of the Asia Cup squad, are also included in the Test squad against the West Indies. In such a situation, those players have not got a chance to rest. Indian team captain Shubman Gill was also part of the Asia Cup Squad and was playing as a vice -captain. At the same time, Gill has hinted that in the first Test against the West Indies, the Indian team can land with an additional fast bowler.
Even after winning the Asia Cup surrounded by controversies, even though the long break could not be found, Shubman Gill’s team will be heavy in the first Test starting on the green pitch against the West Indies, which is suffering from a bad form. Shubman Gill said that, you will know about the playing XI tomorrow. Given the circumstances and weather, an additional fast bowler can play. We will take a decision tomorrow after seeing moisture in the pitch. This was a sharp change for this Test match. I wanted to come in the rhythm, changing the format is more mental than technology.
Shubman Gill has also given updates about Jaspreet Bumrah’s fitness. Shubman Gill said that the decision regarding Jaspreet Bumrah will be taken after every match. It will depend on how much he has bowled in the Test and how the bowlers feel. Nothing is decided yet. After playing so much cricket, I will see it a week. I am not thinking about further. Unlike bowlers for batsmen, it is more mental fatigue than physical. Right now I am absolutely refreshed.