IND vs WI / Gill made a big decision after failing in the Asia Cup, 3 players did not practice

IND vs WI: After a resounding victory in the Asia Cup, the Indian cricket team is now focused on the upcoming Test series against the West Indies. The two-match Test series begins on October 2nd, and the Indian team has intensified its preparations for it. On Tuesday, the Indian players practiced vigorously at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. A notable feature of this practice session was that all players participated, except for three—Jasprit Bumrah, Kuldeep Yadav, and Axar Patel—who took a break. Meanwhile, captain Shubman Gill made a significant decision during practice following his disappointing batting performance in the Asia Cup.

Gill's Big Decision and His Challenges

Shubman Gill's bat remained completely silent during the Asia Cup. He didn't score a single half-century throughout the tournament. But now, Gill has begun rigorous training to make a comeback in the Test series against the West Indies. During practice in Ahmedabad, Gill constantly changed his nets and faced both fast bowlers and spin bowlers. He also practiced against throwdowns. However, a concern was that Gill faced some difficulty with his batting. At times, the ball passed close to his bat, and he couldn't play it in the middle of the bat. This could be a challenge for him, something he will need to work on before the series.

These Players Looked in Form

While Shubman Gill is taking time to find his rhythm, Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul looked in excellent form in the nets. Both caught the attention of the coaching staff with their batting. Dhruv Jurel also batted impressively in the nets. Sai Sudarshan and Devdutt Padikkal also impressed with their batting. Speaking of bowling, Mohammed Siraj and Prasidh Krishna practiced hard for 45 minutes in the nets, which showed their sharpness.

Importance of the Test Series

This two-match Test series against the West Indies is crucial for the Indian team. The 0-3 defeat against New Zealand in the last home Test series dealt a severe blow to India's hopes of reaching the World Test Championship (WTC) final. This series not only offers Team India a chance to salvage its reputation, but also a golden opportunity for the players to regain their form and confidence.

Team India is ready to put its full strength into this series. Given the hard work and preparation of Gill and the other players, it is expected that India will give the West Indies a tough fight this time around and strengthen its position in the WTC by winning the series.