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Gill frustrated after Sri Lanka draw, praises India’s effort

Gill frustrated after Sri Lanka draw, praises India’s effort
Shubman Gill ‘frustrated’ after Sri Lanka draw, lauds India’s effort and intent - Telegraph India · telegraphindia.com

India and Sri Lanka played a second Test match that ended in a draw.

India’s captain, Shubman Gill, said he felt frustrated because his team could not win.

He said India tried to attack at the start of the match.

The pitch became slower, which made it harder to take wickets.

India’s bowlers and fielders worked hard for three days.

Gill gave his team 10 out of 10 for effort and intent.

He also said Sri Lanka played well.

Gill believes India still has a good chance of reaching the World Test Championship final.

Key facts

Match result
The second Test between India and Sri Lanka was drawn.
Gill’s assessment
Gill rated India’s effort and intent 10 out of 10.
Pitch conditions
Gill said the wicket became slower as the match progressed.
Bowling workload
India’s spinners bowled 50–60 overs on the trot for three days.
World Test Championship
Gill said India still has a good chance to qualify for the final.
Upcoming series
Gill referred to India’s series against New Zealand and Australia.
Mohammad Siraj
Gill said Siraj was not injured.

Quotes

Shubman Gill

India captain speaking at the post-match news conference in Colombo

“It gets very frustrating. We attacked a lot in the beginning. But I think as the match went on, the wicket got slower.”
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“I would say 10 out of 10 for the effort and the intent.”
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