hailed his side’s all-round display against Afghanistan as a near-perfect performance, saying the team had ‘ticked all the boxes’ in a dominant victory that showcased both the depth of India’s bowling attack and the direction of a young side in transition.
Leading India in a match that saw his team pile up 564-8 declared before dismissing Afghanistan twice, Gill was particularly pleased with how every department contributed to the result. “I think a complete win from us, ticked all the boxes. So very happy with that,” Gill said.
Gill believes the team’s path forward is straightforward: build a batting group capable of consistently posting big first-innings totals while relying on a bowling attack he believes can win matches anywhere in the world.
“I’d say pretty simple. When you’re batting first innings, try to post 350 on the board every time you get into bat, no matter where we are playing, what kind of conditions it is,” Gill mentioned.
The confidence in ’s bowling resources, he said, provides the foundation for that philosophy. “I think there’s enough trust in our bowling group that we can take 20 wickets anywhere.”
One of the key decisions during the match came after India bowled Afghanistan out for 152. With a massive first-innings lead in hand, India had to decide whether to enforce the follow-on in challenging conditions. “It was very hot. We decided that if we get them before lunch or just after the first drinks, we’ll see if the bowlers are fresh, we’ll give them a follow-on,” Gill said.
Five
No. of times India claimed all 20 wickets in the last six Tests
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