Addressing the media on Wednesday at the press conference ahead of the first Test in Ahmedabad, Gill spoke about how he prepared for the games, given the quick turnaround between white-ball and red-ball cricket.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cWe had a couple of days of practice before the Test match, so it was a quick turnaround. I was just looking to work on defence and get in the zone; switching formats is more mental than technique. <\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cWe are looking to play some hard, grinding cricket. Over the past few years, if you see the Test matches, they haven't got to five days. So what we are looking to do is play some good, hard cricket. All the Test matches that we played in England went pretty deep. And I think what you can expect from us is good, hard, grinding cricket, and we won't be looking for any easy options,\u201d Gill said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cAnd I think we have the skills to dominate in any kind of situation, and the kind of talent we have got in the team, we can turn around from any situation, so that's what we will be looking to play,\u201d he added.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Asked about the team\u2019s combination for the opening Test at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Gill said that they are tempted to have a third seamer in the XI. However, a final decision will only be made on the day of the match, based on the moisture level of the wicket.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cGiven the weather and conditions, we\u2019ll be tempted to have a third seaming option, but I think there\u2019s still time for the Test, and once we check the field tomorrow and see how much moisture is there on the wicket, we\u2019ll take a call.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Asked about the team\u2019s combination for the opening Test at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Gill said that they are tempted to have a third seamer in the XI. However, a final decision will only be made on the day of the match, based on the moisture level of the wicket.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
-- IANS<\/p>\r\n\r\n