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Published 11:34 IST, September 18th 2024

The Chepauk Pitch, Playing XI & More: Aspects Gautam Gambhir Could Touch During the Press Conference

let's take a look at what topics Gautam Gambhir could touch upon during the media briefing as India begins their red-ball season at home.

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Team India Head Coach Gautam Gambhir is all set to address the media today in Chennai. A day before the India vs Bangladesh series commences, coach GG will speak to the press a day after skipper Rohit Sharma spoke to the media, where he touched about multiple topics, including KL Rahul 's future, India's WTC ambitions and how the two-match Bangladesh Series is not a rehearsal. As the anticipation grows, let's take a look at what topics the new head coach touches upon as India begins their red-ball season at home.

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From Team Preps to Playing XI & Workload displacement: Possible topics Gautam Gambhir could speak on at Press Conference

  1. The Team's Preparation: Gautam Gambhir is expected to touch upon the team's preparation and how the cricketers have been gearing up for the Bangladesh challenge. Gambhir is known for his approach to having the players perform distinct things during practice, and Team India will be gearing up strongly as they will not take Bangladesh lightly.  
  2. The Conditions of Chepauk Pitch: The spin-friendly red soil needs to have a proper gameplan and Gautam Gambhir could dive into it and reveal some excerpts from the team's playing strategy
  3. Hints upon the Playing XI: By having two wicketkeepers in the mix and MCA batter Sarfaraz Khan reportedly joining the India camp in Chennai, the middle-order muddle is something Team India needs to clear the air on the situation.
  4. The Workload Management: While Rohit Sharma has already offered some details, Gambhir is also expected to speak out on the situation since India has a test-heavy schedule lined up till the end of 2024.

Also Read: Gautam Gambhir ROASTS Virat Kohli Like Never-Before Ahead of 1st Test vs BAN in Chennai | WATCH

India will begin their red-ball season at home with the Two-match Bangladesh Series in Chennai and Kanpur. New Zealand will be their next opponent as both sides will be a part of the three-match Test Series in India. After that, they will commence to a tour down under for the Border Gavaskar Trophy series, which begins from November 2024 and will continue till the next year.

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11:34 IST, September 18th 2024