Gautam Gambhir Rejoins India in Australia Ahead of Pink-Ball Test

Gautam Gambhir, India’s head coach, has rejoined the squad in Australia for the pink-ball Test. His return sets the stage for key decisions on India’s playing XI.

Gautam Gambhir Returns Ahead of Adelaide Pink-Ball Test

India’s head coach Gautam Gambhir has rejoined the team in Adelaide for the second Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, starting December 6. 

Gambhir, who had temporarily returned to India due to personal reasons, is now ready to resume his responsibilities.

In his absence, the support staff, including Abhishek Nayar, Ryan ten Doeschate, and Morne Morkel, managed the team’s preparations for a pink-ball practice match against Australia Prime Minister’s XI.

 India showcased their dominance in the game, with Shubman Gill and KL Rahul delivering stellar performances.

Key Selection Dilemmas for Gambhir

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With skipper Rohit Sharma back in the squad, Gambhir faces tough decisions regarding the playing XI. 

KL Rahul and Yashasvi Jaiswal‘s impressive partnership as openers in the first Test poses a challenge for Rohit’s batting position. 

Meanwhile, Shubman Gill’s return from injury solidifies his spot at No. 3.

On the bowling front, India opted for Washington Sundar over seasoned spinners Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja in the Perth Test. 

Gambhir must now decide whether to continue with this strategy or rely on Ashwin and Jadeja’s experience.

India Thrashes Australia by 295 Runs in Perth Test

India delivered a commanding 295-run victory over Australia in the first Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy at Perth’s Optus Stadium. 

Despite a shaky start with just 150 runs in their first innings, the team staged a remarkable comeback.

Stand-in skipper Jasprit Bumrah was the star with eight wickets, including a fiery opening spell that changed the game. 

Yashasvi Jaiswal’s stunning 161 and Virat Kohli’s unbeaten 100 in the second innings gave Australia a mammoth target of 534 runs.

Australia crumbled under pressure, scoring only 104 in the first innings. In the second innings, Travis Head (89) and Mitchell Marsh (47) showed some resistance but couldn’t stop India’s bowlers. 

Mohammed Siraj and debutant Harshit Rana supported Bumrah to wrap up the game.

This victory was a strong statement from India after their 3-0 home series loss to New Zealand. 

Missing key players like Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill, India’s bold decisions under coach Gautam Gambhir proved successful, setting the tone for the rest of the series.

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