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The Main Goal Is To Play The World Test Championship Final Next Year, Says Shubman Gill
Galle International Cricket Stadium: When India will take on Sri Lanka in the opening Test at the picturesque Galle International Cricket Stadium on Saturday, it will also mark India’s landmark 600th Test match and the 50th game at the historic venue.
While the historical numbers add considerable interest to the fixture starting on India’s Independence Day, skipper Shubman Gill made it clear that his primary focus remains firmly fixed on securing a berth in the upcoming World Test Championship (WTC) final.
India are in fifth spot and need to win almost all of their remaining games to enter the final at The Oval in June 2027. “Very comfortable with the role, and I think the way we have been progressing in the past year has been very pleasing to see from my perspective, and I think we are taking all the right steps in the right direction.
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