14 August 2026

Gill emphasises importance of India qualifying for World Test Championship Final: 'We have to win'

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India hasn't clinched a landmark Test series win yet, but the young skipper Shubman Gill insists he feels comfortable in the leadership role after guiding the team’s progress on the right path.

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