Top players must have played some Ranji games ahead of Australia series, says Gambhir on India's batting woes
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Addressing the elephant in the room in regards to if some of the big names should have played Ranji Trophy matches instead of just attendingnet sessions before the start of this series, Gambhir said yes, not even 100% but 200%.
Not 100 percent make that 200 percent. The Indian batters should have played a few Ranji Trophy matches ahead of the Test series against Australia. However, they shouldn't have played those matches just to prepare. It doesn't matter if you conduct 20-day camps or bat in the nets, Gambhir told Sports Tak.
Though India had claimed the Border-Gavaskar trophy following wins in the opening two Tests, the hosts still havent punched their ticket for the finals of the World Test Championship. For them to seal the remaining spot, their batters must take the onus and deliver big in the ongoing final Test.
As things stand Australia are in the drivers seat after the first days play in Ahmedabad with opener Usman Khawaja completing his first hundred on Indian soil. In absence of veteran David Warner, left-handed Khawaja led the charge and made the most of his chance. Returning young all-rounder Cameron Green also hit his maiden Test fifty on this tour.
Meanwhile, India currently lead the four-match Test series 2-1.
Friday, March 10, 2023 at 3:25 am