Gill, proud after first series win as captain, stressed bold decisions, managing players, and grooming Nitish Reddy for overseas challenges.
New Delhi
India captain Shubman Gill expressed pride after guiding his team to a 2-0 Test series win over the West Indies at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. India chased down 121 runs on the final day to seal a seven-wicket victory, earning 12 World Test Championship points.
“It’s a great honour to lead India, and I’m getting used to it,” Gill said after his first series win as captain. He spoke about the challenges of making bold decisions and managing players efficiently.
Gill explained his decision to enforce the follow-on after India gained a 270-run lead, saying the move aimed to avoid a long final-day chase. He also mentioned the importance of preparing young all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy for overseas matches, emphasizing the need to groom players for tough conditions abroad.
Speaking about his batting at number four, Gill said, “Batting has been part of me since childhood. I just focus on making the right decisions to help the team win.”
Looking ahead, Gill is set to lead India in the upcoming Australia white-ball series starting October 19 in Perth—his first ODI assignment as captain.
West Indies skipper Roston Chase praised his team’s resilience despite the loss, highlighting centuries from John Campbell and Shai Hope and their ability to extend the match to the fifth day. He said the team would use this performance as a confidence boost for upcoming series.
Brief Scores:
India 518/5d & 124/3 (KL Rahul 58, Sai Sudharsan 39; Roston Chase 2-36)
West Indies 248 & 390 (John Campbell 115, Shai Hope 103; Kuldeep Yadav 3-104).
Kumble praises India’s clinical win over WI
Anil Kumble praised India’s “clinical” performance in their seven-wicket win over West Indies, sealing a 2-0 series sweep. The victory marked India’s 122nd Test win, Shubman Gill’s first series as captain, and boosted WTC points to 61.9%. KL Rahul starred with an unbeaten 58, while Badrinath lauded Gill’s leadership.
Kuldeep enjoys bowling long spells in win
Kuldeep Yadav enjoyed bowling long spells on a dry wicket, taking eight wickets in India’s 2-0 Test series sweep against West Indies. Alongside Jadeja and Sundar, he bowled over 140 overs, claiming 13 wickets collectively. Jadeja praised coach Gambhir, while B Sai Sudharsan credited captain Gill for supporting young players.
West Indies win hearts with spirited Delhi fight
India secured a 2-0 series win with a seven-wicket victory, but West Indies impressed with resilience in the final Test at Arun Jaitley Stadium. After a strong first-innings recovery led by Campbell and Hope, their fight extended the match today five. Fans praised the contest and demanded more Tests in Delhi.
