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What Shubman Gill Told Rohit Sharma, Rahul Dravid About Batting At No. 3 vs West Indies, Star Reveals

India batter Shubman Gill doesn't see the role of a number three much different to of an opener after deciding to bat lower down the order. Gill would fill the big shoes of Cheteshwar Pujara at number three, starting with the two Test series against the West Indies. Debutant Yashasvi Jaiswal has been tasked to open alongside Rohit Sharma in the series opener. "They (Team management) asked me where I wanted to bat, and I said I wanted No. 3. It is a position where I want to consolidate," Gill told host broadcasters ahead of the opening Test here.

"No One Would've Guessed That": Virat Kohli Sums Up Unique Journey With Rahul Dravid

For only the second time in their history, Team India will be playing a Test match at Windsor Park in Dominica as hosts West Indies come calling for the first Test of a two-match series, starting later on Wednesday. In 2011, the venue hosts hosted a Test between West Indies and India for the first time. Now, the two teams square off once again 12 years later, with the last meeting ending in a stalemate. Speaking of the current Indian team, only star batter Virat Kohli is the lone survivor from the side which toured the Caribbean in 2011.

"Without Political Agenda Or Bias...": Rahul Dravid Opens Up On Tough Selection Calls

While critics will always find ways to raise questions, the job of a coach remains incredibly hard. When it comes to making selection calls, be it in the playing XI or for the squad as a whole, the coach often has to take difficult decisions and snub even those players he or she has been desperate to see succeed. India men's cricket team head coach Rahul Dravid opened up on such 'tough' selection calls, saying the best he can do for a player is be honest with them and make the decisions without any political agenda or bias.

India's Jaiswal debuts as opener, Gill at three for West Indies test

India left-hander Yashasvi Jaiswal will make his test debut as opener while Shubman Gill will move down the order to number three in the first match against West Indies beginning later on Wednesday, visiting captain Rohit Sharma said.

"Going To Explode"? Rahul Dravid On Perception Post 'Indiranagar Ka Gunda' Ad

A couple of years ago, the advertisement featuring Indian cricket team head coach Rahul Dravid in an impatient and violent avatar took almost everyone by surprise. Dravid is a player who was well known for his discipline and politeness both on and off the pitch. However, the representation of the legend as a quarrelling individual was somewhat of a shock for the viewers. In a recent event, Dravid opened up about the now famous Cred advertisement and how he reacted to the title of “Indiranagar ka gunda”.

Shubman Gill At No. 3, Left-Right Opening Combination vs WI: Rohit Sharma's Major Announcements

For the first Test against West Indies that starts on Wednesday, India will see a new opening combination. India captain Rohit Sharma on Tuesday announced that talented youngster Shubman Gill will bat at No. 3 slot. In the past, Shubman has opened for India and has achieved much success in his 16-Test career so far. Sharma also announced that India will see a left-right opening combination. Also, two spinners will be in the XI.

Ravindra Jadeja's Picture With R Ashwin, Rahul Dravid Features '1 Horse And 2 GOATs'

Ready for their next assignment, Indian cricketers are gearing up for the 2-match Test series against West Indies at the Caribbean islands. After a lengthy break that lasted more than a month, the cricketers are ready to roll with the hope of putting the World Test Championship final disappointment behind them. Ravindra Jadeja, who was one of India's finest performers in the WTC final against Australia, shared a picture with head coach Rahul Dravid and fellow spinner Ravichandran Ashwin. But, it was the caption of the picture that got everyone talking.

Virat Kohli Goes Back In 2011 With Exceptional Post For Rahul Dravid

India's tour of West Indies is all set to begin, with the first Test scheduled to be held on July 12. Just a couple of days before the start of the assignment, Kohli shared a beautiful picture with Rahul Dravid, the only member of the Indian team with whom he had travelled to Dominica in 2011. Kohli was part of the Indian team that had toured West Indies 13 years ago, with the batting stalwart making his much-awaited debut. Fast forwarding to today, Kohli is one of the greatest batters in the world while Dravid is the head coach of the Indian team.

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What Shubman Gill Told Rohit Sharma, Rahul Dravid About Batting At No. 3 vs West Indies, Star Reveals

"No One Would've Guessed That": Virat Kohli Sums Up Unique Journey With Rahul Dravid

"Without Political Agenda Or Bias...": Rahul Dravid Opens Up On Tough Selection Calls

India's Jaiswal debuts as opener, Gill at three for West Indies test

"Going To Explode"? Rahul Dravid On Perception Post 'Indiranagar Ka Gunda' Ad

Shubman Gill At No. 3, Left-Right Opening Combination vs WI: Rohit Sharma's Major Announcements

Ravindra Jadeja's Picture With R Ashwin, Rahul Dravid Features '1 Horse And 2 GOATs'

Virat Kohli Goes Back In 2011 With Exceptional Post For Rahul Dravid