“My family members also say…”: Why Shubman Gill gave this answer in the press conference. cricket news

India’s losing streak by toss in ODIs continued as Australia won the toss and elected to bat in the third ODI in Sydney, extending India’s streak to 18 consecutive toss defeats. The last time India won a toss in this format was in the 2023 Cricket World Cup semi-finals against New Zealand at the Wankhede Stadium. Go beyond borders with our YouTube channel. REGISTER NOW!When asked if coach Gautam Gambhir had laid emphasis on practicing toss-related strategies, Gill gave a light-hearted response: “Mere ko mere gharwale bhi bol rahe hai, kuch na kuch toss ke liye”, which drew laughter in the press conference. The remark highlighted Gill’s relaxed approach to the long toss sequence, reflecting a confident, pressure-free environment within the team.

Gill also praised the performances of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, who starred in India’s nine-wicket win over Australia. “It’s great to see them again and have fun. They’ve been doing this for 15 years for us, and to be able to watch them like that is really special,” he said. The two veterans turned back the clock with an unbeaten 168-run partnership, helping India chase down a modest 237 with 69 balls to spare at a packed Sydney Cricket Ground.Reflecting on their impact, Gill added: “I think as players there was no doubt about either of them that they wouldn’t be able to perform. But definitely, it feels good as a captain sitting out and watching the game, seeing the two most experienced players playing and getting the team through.”Gill also spoke about his own batting, noting a measured approach after previous struggles in the series. “I think before you come here, in a lot of at-bats, it doesn’t seem like it happens that you start and play good shots. In the first match, I got out on the leg side, so I wasn’t thinking too much about having to do anything with the bat… But I’m not too worried about my performance in the last two or three matches.»India’s victory, highlighted by masterful performances from Rohit and Kohli, along with calm captaincy from Gill, saw the team finish the series on a high note despite the ongoing toss sequence. The skipper’s joke about his ‘gharwale’ offered a charming insight into the lighter side of international cricket.