In a significant development for the Indian cricket team, head coach Gautam Gambhir has flown back to Australia to rejoin the squad ahead of the second Test against Australia in Adelaide, starting December 6. Gambhir had briefly returned to India for personal reasons following India’s commanding 295-run victory in the first Test in Perth1.
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Gambhir’s return comes at a crucial time as the team prepares for the day-night Test at the Adelaide Oval. His presence is expected to provide a boost to the team’s morale and help in making key selection decisions1. During his absence, the coaching responsibilities were handled by the support staff, including Abhishek Nayar, Ryan ten Doeschate, and Morne Morkel. The team managed to win the warm-up match against the Australian Prime Minister’s XI by six wickets, with Harshit Rana and Shubman Gill playing key roles1.
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Gambhir’s return coincides with the rejoining of captain Rohit Sharma, who missed the first Test due to the birth of his second child. With both Gambhir and Sharma back in the squad, the team management faces some selection challenges, especially regarding the batting order1. Shubman Gill, who missed the first Test due to a fractured thumb, is also back in contention after scoring a half-century in the warm-up match.
The second Test is set to be a crucial match in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series, with India leading 1-0 after their victory in Perth. The team will need to decide on the final playing XI, with potential changes to the opening combination and middle order1. Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul put on a double-century opening stand in the second innings of the first Test, which adds to the selection dilemma.
Gambhir’s experience and leadership will be vital as India aims to continue their winning momentum and secure another victory in the series. The Adelaide Test will be a day-night affair, adding an extra layer of challenge for the players1. With the series on the line, the Indian team will be looking to perform at their best under Gambhir’s guidance.
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