‘No need to take excess pressure’: Kapil Dev counsels team prior to Border-Gavaskar Trophy | Cricket News – Times of India

Former Indian cricketer Kapil Dev has shared some advice for the Indian cricket team as they prepare for the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy.
Kapil Dev encouraged the team to relax and play their natural game without feeling burdened by pressure.
“…I just want to wish my team all the luck. Don’t listen much, go and express yourself. Those who will play well will win. There is no need to take excess pressure.” Kapil Dev told reporters.
There are some injury concerns for India ahead of the first Test match of the series against Australia.
Rohit Sharma stayed back in India for the birth of his second child and is expected to rejoin the team before the second Test in Adelaide, which begins on December 4th.
Meanwhile, Shubman Gill picked up a left-hand injury while fielding during an intra-squad practice match. Gill did not take the field on the second day of the match, suggesting he may not be fit in time for the first Test.
The highly anticipated Border-Gavaskar Trophy begins on November 22nd at Perth Stadium.
The second Test of the series, a day-night affair, will be played at the Adelaide Oval from December 6th to 10th.
Brisbane’s Gabba will host the third Test, scheduled from December 14th to 18th.
The iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) will be the venue for the fourth Test, traditionally played on Boxing Day, from December 26th to 30th.
The series will conclude with the fifth and final Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground, starting on January 3rd and running until January 7th.
The following players have been selected to represent India in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy: Rohit Sharma (Captain), Jasprit Bumrah (Vice-captain), Ravindra Jadeja, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Dhruv Jurel (Wicketkeeper), Sarfaraz Khan, Virat Kohli, Prasidh Krishna, Ravichandran Ashwin, Mohammed Shami, Rishabh Pant (Wicketkeeper), KL Rahul, Harshit Rana, Abhimanyu Easwaran, Shubman Gill, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Mohammed Siraj, Washington Sundar.