Sat Nov 02 21:46:36 UTC 2024: ## Shubman Gill’s Gritty 90 Keeps India’s Hopes Alive in Mumbai Test

**Mumbai, November 2, 2024:** Shubman Gill’s valiant 90 runs on Day 2 of the third Test against New Zealand kept India’s hopes alive in a crucial match at the Wankhede Stadium. Despite missing a sixth Test century by just 10 runs, Gill described his knock as one of his best in the format.

“It’s one of the better knocks I have played in Test cricket,” Gill said. “I was working on my game against spinners, and I’m happy to have replicated that mindset in this match.”

Gill’s performance comes after a challenging preparation period. A sprained neck forced him to miss the Bengaluru Test, impacting his practice sessions. “I only got two net sessions before the Pune Test,” Gill explained. “I prefer longer practice sessions to feel confident, but I worked on the best approach to play spin with the coach.”

With the match delicately poised, Gill stressed the importance of Sunday’s play, not just for avoiding a historic whitewash at home but also for India’s World Test Championship ambitions. “It’s definitely very critical,” he emphasized. “Each and every match we play determines our chances for the World Test Championship, so we’ll be giving it our all.”

India will be hoping that Gill’s impressive performance will be the turning point for them in this series. The team will need to perform at their best on Sunday to avoid a humiliating defeat and stay on track for the World Test Championship.

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