Test cricket should be left as it is, only format which gives a second chance: Gill
All five games were stretched to day five, making it an ideal promotion for the format that faces threat from franchise cricket boom. On a lighter note, Gill said a four-day Test in this context would have led to four drab draws.
'Test cricket should be, as it is, in my opinion, it is the most, rewarding and satisfying format, you work the hardest, to be able to, get a win, and, the best thing, about this format, is it always gives you a second chance, which none of the other formats give,' Gill said in the post-match press conference.
'So, if you keep working hard, if you keep doing the right things, there is always a second chance. So, in my opinion, this is the most rewarding, and satisfying format, I don't think there should be any changes made to this format,' said a beaming Gill.
India-England rivalry has always been big: Stokes on Ashes comparison
England captain Ben Stokes said it was special to be part of the series though he ended up missing The Oval Test due to a shoulder injury.
So, is the rivalry at par with the Ashes?
'I think it's always been a very big rivalry — India and England. It obviously just doesn't have that Ashes attachment to it. But this series has always been big. I don't think that will change,' said Stokes.
'It's been a pretty special one to be a part of. It's been full of ups and downs, ebbs and flows throughout every game. India being in control, we've been in control. Then it's gone back to them, then it's come back to us.'
The just-concluded series led Stokes' memory back to the 2023 Ashes at home.
'So to be a part of it and be able to experience five games like this has been pretty special. We had a similar situation here in '23 with the
Ashes when we had to come here and win the game. And that, again, was another special series to be a part of,' added Stokes.(PTI)
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