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Adam Gilchrist lauds India's resilience, asks team to ponder reasons behind injuries

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Former Australian wicketkeeper Adam Gilchrist has asked the Indian team management to ponder hard on issues that led to so many injuries in the Indian camp. The wicketkeeper pointed out that some of the injuries were impactful in nature and inflicted by the Australian pacers but also asked the team management to assess if the soft tissue injuries that pacers have faced were under their control or not.

"It's just been extraordinary the adversity they have faced on this tour. They'll need to work out why there have been so many injuries. A few have been inflicted by the Australian pace attack, but the soft tissue injuries they'll need to assess why they came about and whether it was something in or out of their control," Gilchrist told foxsports.com.au.

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However, the legendary batsman lauded the Indian team putting up strong performances throughout the series and putting up brave performances after every bit of adversities. He compared India’s journey to the fourth and final Test of the series to the performances of other teams who have just squandered in Australia against the pace attack and adversities.

"But you can't question their resilience and their willingness to stay in the fight and not lie down. "There have been plenty of talented touring teams across all nations that have been here and succumbed to Test cricket in this country. It's amazing that they've got to the Gabba well and truly in the series with a chance to win it,” Gilchrist added.

The four-match Test series played on the names of Allan Border and Sunil Gavaskar is levelled at 1--1 with the hosts taking the win in  Adelaide and India bouncing back resoundingly in Melbourne. The third Test ended in a draw and if India can avoid a defeat in the ongoing Test at the Gabba, they will retain the Border Gavaskar Trophy.

 




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