Ricky Ponting considered the upcoming test tour of England in India and the appointment of SHUBMAN GILL and called him a “smart and timely” decision because the team is moving into a new era after retirement Rohit Sharma and Virt Kohli from the closest.In an interview with the ICC review, Ponting appreciated the 25 -year -old Gill for his quiet management and strong signing data from the bats, which believes that it will serve India in a challenging series of five tests from 20 June.Go beyond the border with our YouTube channel. Subscribe!“Actually, I think it’s the right step,” Ponting said. “They were talking about why it wasn’t Bumhrah or pants, but Bumhrah’s injury history is hard. You can’t let your captain miss the matches. Shubman’s young, is regular, and most importantly, scoring is running.”
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Ponting, who watched Gill’s lead in Gujarat Titans during IPL 2024, believes Gill has grown to a natural leader. However, he feels postponing gill from the top of the order can help him focus on the duties of the captain.“You do not have to open or bat on No. 3 that could alleviate the burden,” Ponting said. “I see the opening of Sudharsan and Jaiswal. Maybe Klouul on No. 3, then Gill on No. 4 and Karun Nair at five. Gill gives some breathing space as a young captain.”
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Ponting also acknowledged a massive gap that left East Rohit and Kohli, but expressed confidence in India in depth.“If a country can rebuild quickly, it’s India,” he said. “They have an abundance of young talents. Players like Jaiswal and Sudharsan have already proven their quality.”Especially optimistic about a free naval sailor from the left arm of Arshdeep Singh.“I would play it from the first test,” Ponting said. “He is skilled, played by the regional cricket, and the Duke ball will suit him. This left arm angle adds diversity.”
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India test group for England
SHUBMAN GILL (C), RISHABH PANT (VC, WK), YASHASVA JAISWAL, KL RAHUL, SAI SUDARSHAN, ABHIMANYU EASWARAN, Karun Nair, Niish Kumar Reddy, Ravindra Jadeja, Dhruv Jadeja, Dhruv Jaruv, Dhruv Jadegar, Tharul, Tharul, Tharul, Tharul Jadeja, Dhruv Jadeja, Dhruv Jadeja, Dhruv Jadeja, Dhruv Jadeja, Dhruv Jadeja, Dhruv Jadeja, Dhruv Jadeja, Dhruv Jadeja, Dhruv Jadeja, Dhruv Jadeja, Dhruv Jadeja. Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Akash Deep, Arshdeep Singh, Kuldeep Yadav.
