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'Don't think it backfired' - Gill defends India's follow-on plan

September 10, 2026 · ESPN Cricinfo

Shubman Gill has stood by India's tactical choice to enforce the follow-on, arguing that the maneuver did not unravel their winning ambitions. Entering the concluding day of the contest, the bowling attack required four dismissals to seal victory. However, conditions at the SSC playing surface remained surprisingly resilient rather than breaking down as expected. As a result, the bowlers managed to claim only three dismissals throughout the day's play, with zero dismissals arriving via bowled or leg-before-wicket modes.