Under the leadership of Gill, the Test series in England will be India\u2019s first assignment in the 2025-27 World Test Championship cycle. \u201cForm a leadership group\u2014bring 4\u20135 players together and build a core. Include Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Rishabh Pant, Jasprit Bumrah, and Mohammed Siraj. Create a pack of wolves. These are the guys who\u2019ll be with you today, in six months, and five years down the line.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cWith a young team, it's important that the captain grows with the group. Seniors and juniors often have different routines and circles\u2014but with this new-look team, you have a chance to build a collective culture. It\u2019s a rare opportunity to create a bond and a story that the entire nation will be proud of,\u201d said Chopra on JioHotstar.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Asked if Gill should draw inspiration from the success Virat Kohli had in his Test career, Chopra said, \u201cYou can take inspiration from Virat Kohli\u2019s success, his hunger for runs, his leadership\u2014but not necessarily his batting number. That\u2019s a very individual choice. Similarly, Shubman should play where he contributes best.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cBatting position isn\u2019t about copying someone\u2014it\u2019s about where you fit in the team and how it benefits the side. Learn from Kohli\u2019s mindset, play with an extra bowler if needed. That\u2019s what leaders do\u2014make sacrifices for the team.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Chopra reflected on the pressure the Gill-led Indian team and support staff headed by Gautam Gambhir will face in England, adding that they need to select the bowlers who are sure of picking 20 wickets collectively.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cThere should be pressure, and it\u2019s part of the job. When you're representing India and carrying the hopes of 1.4 billion people, it comes with immense love\u2014even from people who\u2019ve never seen you but still pray for your success. But with that comes responsibility, and with responsibility comes pressure.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cI agree with Gautam Gambhir when he said that taking 20 wickets is key. I hope the team remembers that. Last time, I felt the bowling unit wasn\u2019t picked with the mind-set to take 20 wickets. We must avoid repeating that mistake.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cThere should be pressure, and it\u2019s part of the job. When you're representing India and carrying the hopes of 1.4 billion people, it comes with immense love\u2014even from people who\u2019ve never seen you but still pray for your success. But with that comes responsibility, and with responsibility comes pressure.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
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