Archive · 6 Jan 2026
Gill Proposes 15-Day Camps for Test Prep
Shubman Gill, the new captain of India's Test team, wants the team to have 15-day training camps before every Test series.
This is because India has lost some important matches recently, and Gill thinks better preparation will help the team do better.
The team didn't have enough time to prepare for the last few series, which made it hard for them.
The people in charge of Indian cricket think Gill's idea is good, but they might not always be able to do it because there are so many matches scheduled.
Gill is also being more clear about what he wants for the team, which is good for Indian cricket.
VVS Laxman might help with these camps if the main coach is busy with other matches.
Shubman Gill, the new Test captain, proposes 15-day preparatory camps before every Test series.
India has lost recent home series against New Zealand and South Africa, prompting the need for better preparation.
Gill's proposal comes after the team had only four days to prepare for the recent Test series against West Indies and South Africa.
The BCCI is impressed with Gill's vision but may not always be able to implement the camps due to a packed international calendar.
Gill is showing assertive leadership and presenting his vision clearly to the selectors and BCCI.
- Who
- Shubman Gill, newly-appointed Test captain of India
- What
- Proposed 15-day preparatory camps before every Test series
- When
- After India's recent home series losses and considering the packed international calendar
- Where
- India, with implications for all Test series
- Why
- To better prepare the team and improve Test records, especially after recent home series losses
- Current WTC Standing
- 6th place with 4 wins and 4 losses
- Recent Home Series Losses
- Whitewashed by New Zealand and South Africa in the past 12 months
- Recent Success
- Leveled 5-match series against England (2-2) and won 2-match series against West Indies
- Gill's Injury
- Suffered a neck injury in the first Test against South Africa, ruled out for 2 months
- Proposed Preparatory Camps
- 15-day red-ball camps before every Test series
- Recent Preparation Issues
- Only 4 days between Asia Cup Final and first Test against West Indies
- BCCI's Response
- Impressed with Gill's vision but may not always be feasible due to packed calendar
- Potential Camp Coach
- VVS Laxman may conduct camps if Gautam Gambhir is occupied with white-ball teams
Sources
Test captain Shubman Gill wants 15-day preparatory camps before every Test series
WATCH: India Star Shubman Gill Undergoes Intensive Net Practice For Vijay Hazare Trophy Fixture Against Goa
Shubman Gill calls for India to undergo 15-day camps ahead of Test assignments after recent whitewashes: Report
