India’s star batter Shubman Gill delivered a confident response to Australian skipper Pat Cummins regarding the short-ball tactics ahead of the third Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 at the Gabba. Cummins, during a press conference, suggested that targeting Indian batters with short balls had proven effective. However, Gill dismissed the claim, pointing out that it hadn’t significantly troubled India’s batting lineup.
Shubman Gill stated, “I don’t think they were successful with their short-ball tactics. Apart from the tail-enders, only one of our top-order batters got out to the short ball in Adelaide. So, I’m not sure what success he’s talking about.” His composed yet assertive reply highlighted his confidence in India’s batting capabilities and set the tone for what promises to be a fiercely contested encounter.
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The Gabba holds a special place in the history of India-Australia clashes, particularly after the iconic Test in 2021. That match, remembered as one of the greatest comebacks in cricket, saw an injury-hit Indian team breach Australia’s “Gabba fortress.” Under Ajinkya Rahane’s captaincy, India chased down a daunting target on the final day, thanks to Rishabh Pant’s heroic unbeaten 89.
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While @patcummins30 claims Australia have succeeded in their short ball ploy, look what @ShubmanGill has to say about it! 😁😅
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The victory not only retained the Border-Gavaskar Trophy but also etched India’s name in cricketing folklore. Fast forward to the ongoing series, and the stakes are just as high. The Border-Gavaskar Trophy is currently level at 1-1. India started strong, dominating the Aussies in Perth, but Australia roared back with an emphatic win in the Day-Night Test in Adelaide.
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With memories of the 2021 Gabba thriller still fresh, fans from both sides will be hoping for another dramatic contest at the iconic venue. As the cricketing world tunes in, the Gabba is once again poised to host a clash between two fierce rivals, with tensions high, stakes higher, and every ball carrying the weight of history and expectation.
