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‘India can level series, but must stay calm and back the same XI’: Mohammad Kaif

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‘India Can Level Series, But Must Stay Calm And Back The Same XI’: Mohammad Kaif

By IANS News July 18, 2025 • 12:24 PM View: 656

Former India cricketer Mohammad Kaif has backed the young Indian team to bounce back and level the ongoing Test series in England, stressing that panic after defeats could derail momentum.

In an exclusive interaction with IANS, Kaif praised India’s resilience despite missing senior players like Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Mohammed Shami, and R. Ashwin, and credited captain Shubman Gill for stepping up both as a leader and as a batsman.

TAGS Mohammad Kaif Virat Kohli Rohit Sharma Mohammed Shami Shubman Gill Karun Nair Jasprit Bumrah Ravindra Jadeja Rishabh Pant Shubman Gill KL Rahul On Team India

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