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Justin Langer downplayed Rishabh Pant's match-winning innings at the Gabba in 2021, which secured India's Border-Gavaskar Trophy victory. While he initially praised Pant's fearlessness, Langer now suggests the flat pitch and COVID-affected circumstances diminished Australia's home advantage. He highlighted that playing in January differed from the usual November conditions, impacting the game.

With Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma all but retired, the BCCI’s search for a new on-field leader and marketable face has turned to Shubman Gill. Already India’s Test captain, his growing brand value, T20I record, and leadership credentials make him a strong contender for the white-ball captaincy as well.

Stuart Broad and Jos Buttler have identified a potential weakness in Shubman Gill's technique, despite his recent dominant form. They suggest Jofra Archer, with his ability to nip the ball back, could trouble the Indian captain in the upcoming Lord's Test. Buttler recalls Archer dismissing Gill in the IPL with a similar delivery, offering England a possible strategy.