Despite India scoring five hundreds, the great Sunil Gavaskar praised England, emphasising their self-confidence. Gavaskar also highlighted India’s mistakes. The former captain of India thought that the catching and out-fielding were “pretty ordinary” and “not Test class,” in addition to the bottom order’s lack of batsmanship.
In Shubman Gill’s debut assignment as Test captain, India displayed encouraging promise. At Headingley, Leeds, on Tuesday, June 24, England, however, maintained composure and put up an outstanding fourth innings batting performance to win the first Test by five wickets. Despite amassing five hundreds, India became the first team to lose a Test match.
“England deserves much praise. They appeared to have that confidence even though India had five centurions. They took the last wickets because of that. India lost out there as well since those extra runs had the potential to have changed the outcome. In terms of fielding, the out-fielding was somewhat standard, but it’s not the catch. On Sony Sports, he stated, “Not Test class.”
The ground was good for batting, therefore Gavaskar guarded the bowlers. He lamented that no other bowler was able to generate pressure from the other end by bowling economically and commended Jasprit Bumrah’s efforts during the Test match.
It’s difficult to blame the bowlers because the pitch is excellent for batting. Bumrah was an excellent bowler. It would have been really beneficial if he had someone to keep it a little tight. However, this is the initial test. Hopefully, we’ve learnt our lessons. “The next match is in eight days,” Gavaskar said.
You can take the next few days off, but start practicing hard now: Sunil Gavaskar
Before the second Test in Birmingham, which starts on Wednesday, July 2, Gavaskar urged the Indian squad to begin rigorous preparation. He suggested eliminating the optional practice sessions for Shubman and company.
“You can take the next few days off, but start practicing hard right now. Put this optional practice out of your mind. You are here to represent India. Therefore, you practise in a way that will allow you to give it your all’, he stated.
Cheteshwar Pujara, that is, has been a member of the optional team. I am aware that several individuals, including the coaching staff, have asked him, “What are you doing?” when he has chosen to bat. They said, “Can’t you have a break or something?” and I was one of the coaching staff members, not this one. Cheteshwar wasn’t on this team. Gavaskar said.
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