'Constant communication': Gill denies gap with BCCI CoE amid injury woes
Speaking to the media on the eve of the first Test, Gill said the team management had been closely following the rehabilitation of players at the CoE.
India captain Shubman Gill has firmly denied claims of a communication breakdown between the team management and the BCCI Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Bengaluru, asserting that both entities have maintained regular dialogue regarding the welfare of injured players. This came amidst speculation following the exclusion of three players who were initially part of India's squad for their upcoming two-Test series against Sri Lanka.
Speaking to the media prior to the first Test, Gill emphasized that the team management has been closely monitoring the recovery process of these players at the CoE. Regrettably, Sai Sudharsan did not recover as anticipated, given the high stakes of Test cricket. He also highlighted that the five-day format of Test matches precludes fielding unfit players, allowing more opportunities for other players to step in and contribute.
Gill explained that players, even those who do not start, have several opportunities to come back into the game during a Test, depending on their performance. Despite the disappointment at not having their full 11 initially, Gill stated that the team's morale remained strong, believing in the capabilities of all their players, including Manav Suthar, to perform well in the series.
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