In the third match of the five -match Test series between India and England, the hosts defeated the guests by 22 runs. England took a 1-2 lead with this victory. After the match, Indian team captain Shubman Gill explained the reason for the defeat. He said that on the last day he was convinced about the victory, but a big partnership was needed. During this time, the right -handed batsman also updated on the injury of vice -captain Rishabh Pant.
Gill expressed proud of the team’s performance
After the match, captain Gill expressed pride in the team’s performance. He said- ‘It is very proud, Test cricket cannot be more close to this. This morning was quite confident, there was a lot of batting left. We needed some partnerships in the top order but we could not do so. He performed better than us. But hope always remains. The target was not very big, a partnership and return to the match. Jaddu (Ravindra Jadeja) is quite experienced, did not give him any message, just wanted him to play and the tail batsmen.
Jadeja could not save the team from defeat
Chasing the target, India had lost seven wickets for 82 runs but Jadeja (61 runs, 181 balls, four fours, one six) with Nitish Kumar Reddy (13) with Nitish Kumar Reddy (13) with 91 balls for the eighth wicket, Jaspreet Bumrah (05) with Jaspreet Bumrah (05) with a 132 ball for the ninth wicket and 132 balls with an unpredictable victory with an unpredictable win. Was but could not save the team from defeat.
Gill gave a big update on Pant’s injury
During this, the 25 -year -old batsman hoped to play wicketkeeper batsman Rishabh Pant in the Manchester Test. He said that Pant would fit to play in the fourth Test as there has been no major injury in his finger in the scan (investigation). Pant had to leave the ground after an injury to the left index finger in the second session on the early day of the recently concluded the third Test against England. Gill said, ‘Pant went for a scan. There is no major injury, so it should be cured for the fourth test in Manchester.
Will Bumrah play in the fourth Test?
After the match, Gill was asked questions about the availability of Jaspreet Bumrah in the fourth Test. He did not respond to this. He said- ‘Soon you will know about it.’
