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'This Generation Doesn't Think...': 'Nostalgic' Shubman Gill Relishes Gabba Return 

Soumyajit Dutta

Shubman Gill shared his feelings on returning to Gabba after three years [Source: @ABDszn17/X.com]Shubman Gill shared his feelings on returning to Gabba after three years [Source: @ABDszn17/X.com]

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Shubman Gill, aka the 'Prince of Indian Cricket', missed the first test of India vs Australia series at Perth due to an injury and came to the crease in Adelaide. After a decent knock in the second Test, the Punjab-born expressed his delight to join Gabba and felt nostalgic as this will be his second time visiting the venue after 2021 heroics.

India's historic series win against Australia in the 2021 Border-Gavaskar Trophy was a testament to the young-guns taking the reins. While Rishabh Pant's heroics stood out as he pushed India to victory, Shubman Gill's crucial 91-run knock in the second innings was also pivotal for the comeback.

Gill Shares Nostalgia On Gabba Return, Cautious Over Pitch

Speaking ahead of India's 3rd test at Gabba, Gill dropped in his comments about how he feels about the pitch and how it floods him with memories from the past.

"Very nostalgic when we came here again after 2021. Wicket we’ll get to know once we play. Looks like a good wicket," said Gill.

Though Gill seemed unsure about how the pitch will behave, he was confident on himself and his teammates. He emphasized that Australia, after losing to India in 2021, will be fearful and may lack confidence at Gabba.

"You'll be afraid if you have not won. We have won last time and even in India. This generation doesn't think about who's bowling and just look at the ball."

Shubman Gill also revealed that the intensity of the game is what presents the biggest challenge. He highlighted that the mental toughness and fitness of a player needs to be at its peak to compete at Gabba.

"I think the intensity with which games are played here is what makes it challenging. The mental intensity and fitness that's required here. Conditions are challenging but I think 35 overs till the second new ball it gets easier to bat."

Notably, in Gill's first outing at Gabba, the right-handed-batter scored 98 runs in his two innings at a strike rate of 60.9.  

India and Australia are currently tied in the five-match series at 1-1. Rohit Sharma and Co. will now aim to take the lead by winning at Gabba and head confidently to the Melbourne Test on December 26.