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Shubman Gill 'tempted to have third seaming option' against West Indies in Ahmedabad

“I can’t really speak about what were the conversations before I came (in as captain), but yes we would be looking to play on wickets that offer [help] to both the batsmen and to the bowlers,” Gill said

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Shubman Gill. Pic/PTI

Shubman Gill. Pic/PTI

India Test captain Shubman Gill on Wednesday indicated that the team is moving away from its preference for rank turners in home games and would be looking to play on tracks that “offer assistance to both batters and bowlers”.

In a press conference on the eve of the Test series against West Indies here, Gill said the team might be tempted to field a third seamer in the series opener with the venue sporting a green-top surface amid hot and humid conditions.

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