Shubman Gill-led Squad leaves for Two-Test Series and begins the journey to World Test Championship.
Team India has officially started its journey for the two-match Test series against Sri Lanka. Shubman Gill, leader of the Indian Test team, said that the team was seen leaving from Mumbai airport on the eve of the big World Test Championship (WTC) series.
A video of the team’s departure has gone viral on social media, and there are fans hoping to see the team together before the first Test in Galle.
Gill leads India’s New Test Era
Sri Lanka tour is another important chapter for India's Test team under the leadership of Shubman Gill.
With Rohit Sharma out of the team, Gill will captain India as the team is going to make a strong start to the World Test Championship cycle.The series will also test India’s young squad in tough overseas environments.
Players Spotted at Mumbai Airport.
Several Indian players and support staff were seen arriving at Mumbai airport before flying to Sri Lanka.
Among those spotted were:
Shubman Gill (Captain)
KL Rahul (Vice-Captain)
Mohammed Siraj
Other members of the Indian Test squad and coaching staff
Important Test Series for India.
The two-Test series against Sri Lanka is a key one for India in the World Test Championship.
Playing in Sri Lankan conditions is always a challenge, especially on spin-friendly pitches in Galle. India will look to begin the series on a winning note while Sri Lanka will try to use home conditions to their advantage.The match would be a tough contest between two very strong Asian teams.
Fans Excited Before The Series
Cricket fans will be anxiously waiting to see how Shubman Gill performs as Test captain of India's Test Cricket Team.
The young skipper has already impressed with his batting and leadership, and this tour will enable him to lead India to success in overseas conditions again.The viral airport video has only increased the excitement ahead of the opening Test.
Shubman Gill-led Team India has left for Sri Lanka to start its two-Test series and World Test Championship campaign. With such experienced players as KL Rahul and Mohammed Siraj in a lot of good form and with an experienced squad, India will be looking forward to a strong start in Sri Lanka.
As the team prepares for the first Test in Galle, fans will be closely watching the new-look Indian side and what kind of performance the young captain will be able to deliver.