India’s losing streak in ODIs continued as Australia won the toss and elected to bat in the third ODI in Sydney, extending India’s streak to 18 consecutive defeats in the toss. India last won the toss in this format during the 2023 Cricket World Cup semi-final against New Zealand at the Wankhede Stadium. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SIGN UP NOW!When asked if coach Gautam Gambhir emphasized on practicing tossing-related strategies, Gill said with a light hearted response, “Only ko mere gharwale bhi bol rahe hai, kuch na kuch toss ke liye,” he laughs at the press conference. The remark highlighted Gill’s relaxed approach to the long hurling streak, which reflected the confident, no-pressure environment in the team.
Shubman Gill Press Conference: Captain welcomes Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli after India’s big win
Gill also praised the performances of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, who were instrumental in India’s nine-wicket win over Australia. “It’s great to see them back and enjoying themselves. They’ve been doing this for us for the last fifteen years and to be able to watch them like this is really special,” he said. The two veterans turned back the clock with an unbeaten 168-run partnership to help India chase down a modest 237 off 69 balls at a packed Sydney Cricket Ground.Reflecting on their impact, Gill added: “I think as players there was no doubt about any of them that they wouldn’t be able to perform. But it’s definitely a very good feeling when the captain is sitting out watching the game, seeing the two oldest players playing and pushing the team forward.”Gill also spoke about his own batting, noting a measured approach after previous matches in the series. “I think before coming here, in a lot of batting innings, you don’t happen to start and play good shots. I got caught on the leg side in the first game, so I didn’t think too much about doing anything with the batting… But I’m not too worried about my performance in the last two or three games.”Highlighted by masterful performances from Rohit and Kohli, along with Gill’s calm captaincy, India’s win enabled the team to end the series on a high despite the ongoing series of draws. The captain’s joke about his ‘gharwala’ offered a charming glimpse into the lighter side of international cricket.
