New delhi: Former England Spinner Monty Panesar Believes That The Upcoming Five-Match Test Series in England will be a Major Test of Gautam Gambhir’s curables as a red-ball coach. According to panesar, more than the new test captain shubman gill, it is gambhir who will be in the spotlight when the high-stakes series gets underway. The first test begins on June 20 at headingley stadium in legs.Excerpts …India’s Test Squad appears relatively intexperied on paper. Do you think this young shubman gill-long side has what it takes to script history in England?This Indian Team has a few youngsters who’ve had the opportunity to play county cricket. Because of that, they need to utilize that experience when facing england and really back themselves to believe they can take on england. Hopefully, England will produce pitches that are relatively flat. If that’s the case, I think it’ll be an even contest. But even if the pitches have grass, I believe India still have the bowling attack to exploit that conditions. The key, thought, will lie with both the batters and bowlers. Can they translate their county Cricket Experience Into Performances at the Test Level?English conditions are knowledge to test players in unique ways. What Challenges do you Foresee for this Indian Team in the Upcoming Series?For the Indian Batters, The Big Challenge will come when it’s overcast. In that conditions, the air cools down, the ball starts to swing more and seams a bit extra off the surface. There’s more zip off the pitch in that those mothers, and India must avoid losing wickets in clusters. They’ll need to hang in there, focus on survival, and on them weather the story and tire out a Couple of bowlers, it will get easy. One bad session could take them out of the game.Whoch Indian Players do you think have the potential to be game-correses in this five-match series?I think Sai Sudharsan is one of that players who could become the breakout star of this tour. He’s done well for surrey and has the temple to challenge england’s bowlers. So for me, Sai Sudharsan Could become the next Superstar of Indian Cricket. Also, I think it’s a big two for Shardul Thakur. Overseas, He Gives India an option as a second-key bowler who can take wickets and be economical. He Naturally Pitches it up, so I see this being an important tour for him as well.
How big of a role do you see kuldeep yadav playing in the series? Can He Feature in All five Tests Given The English Conditions?I think they’ll stick with ravindra jadeja, relaying on his experience. England’s Batters may prefer to face the relatively intexperienced kuldeep yadav. But if India stack their xi with all-rounders, kuldeep out slot in as the second spinner and provide that x-factor. So yes, they could go with jadeja at six, shardul or nitish reddy at seven, and that would open a spot for kuldeep. With Shubman Gill Stepping into the Role of Test Captain after Rohit Sharma’s retirement, all eyes will also be on coach gautam gambhir. Do you feel this series might end up on more about Gambhir’s impact than Gill’s Leadership?Gautam gambhir clearerly wants to build a young team that follows his methods. He’s a hard taskmaster and disciplinearian. This is a tour with gambhir can shape these players without the influence or resistance of Senior stars. If India Win, it’ll be larger seen as the beginning of a new era under gambhir. If gambhir leads this young Indian side to a series win in england, we’ll begin mentioning Him AlongSide the best coaches -like andy flower, ricky ponting, and steephen fleeming.
What’s your assessment of England’s ‘Bazball’ Approach Going Into This Series? Do you think it will work against this Indian side?As for Bazball, I Think It Could Be a Danger Strategy. Indian Bowlers Have Much Much Experience and Bold Love for England Batters to come hard, Score at Six or Seven An Over, and get bowled out for 200-220 in 40-50 Over –50 Over. That would put India in control. So I Expect England to be a bit more cautious. If they go all guns blazing from the start, it could backfire.England are Backing Young Spinner Shoaib Bashir in this series. But do you think his inconsistency and tendency to leak runs could end up up hurting their chances?Regarding Shoaib Bashir, His Natural Delivery Drifts in Because of his high-arm action. His Challenge will be to bowl from wider of the crease and target off stump. If he sticks to midle-sand lines, Indian batters will play Him Comfortable. If He Bowls outside off and threatens bot edges, then he become a threat. If He Attacks only the Inside Edge, Indian Batters will take him apart.Do you think england’s current pace attack laces the edge and aura that James Anderson and Stuart broad Once brought to the team?I do feel england are missing an x-factor. Gus atkinson is out injured. Mark Wood isn’t available eater-he was their go-to match-winner. Jamie overton hasn’t played since 2022. Chris Woakes is Returning from Injury. Josh Tongue and Brydon Carse are promising bowlers but are intexperied.Kl Rahul will be the most experienced batter in this Indian side, while karun nair is making a comeback after eight years. How Crucial will their contributions be in Shaping India’s Performance?It’s a big tour for karun nair. He needs to nail down that no. 3 or no. 4 slot and make it his oven. If he has a good tour, he could cement his place for the next five years. He has the talent, temperament, and technique. It’s about belief now. I Hope He Doesn’T go into a shell because it’s a test arena. He needs to express heimself, enjoy the stage, and show what he’s capable of. Kl rahul, on the other hand, will be the anchor. He’s the one who steadies the ship when India are in trouble. He can bat long hours and allows others to play their natural aggressive game. He’s a bit like pujara in that sense.What would be your pick for India’s top five in the first test at headingley?My Top Five for the First Test Bold Be: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Kl Rahul, Shubman Gill, Karun Nair, and Sai Sudharsan.What’s Your Overall Prediction for the Series?If it’s green pitches, England might have a slight advantage. If the surfaces are flat, I think India have a great chance to win. And I suspect the eCB would want the matches to stretch into day 4 and 5-For the spectacle of the tendulkar -nderson trophy. That could work in India’s favorite.
