Thu Nov 21 14:54:44 UTC 2024: ## India’s Cricket Hopes Rest on Gill as Pujara’s Absence Looms Large in Upcoming Australia Series

**MUMBAI, INDIA** – India’s upcoming five-match Test series against Australia, starting November 22nd, is crucial for their World Test Championship (WTC) final hopes. A 3-0 loss to New Zealand dropped India to second in the WTC standings, requiring a 4-0 win against Australia to secure a final berth. The absence of veteran batsman Cheteshwar Pujara, a key figure in India’s previous Australian tour triumphs, adds to the pressure.

Former India coach Rahul Dravid, however, expressed confidence in Shubman Gill’s ability to fill Pujara’s shoes. Dravid highlighted Gill’s past successes in Australia, including a crucial 91-run innings, as evidence of his potential to rise to the occasion. While acknowledging differences in batting styles, Dravid lauded Gill’s talent and potential.

The article also briefly mentions unrelated items: information about a crypto market update service, an options trading summit, and a dispute between cricket players Rishabh Pant and Sunil Gavaskar. These are not directly related to the main focus on the upcoming India-Australia Test series.

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