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Sunil Gavaskar picks Ishan Kishan, Tilak Varma for Tests: “They have fabulous temperament”

Following a triumph in the continental tournament final, former team leader Sunil Gavaskar has strongly advocated for the inclusion of Ishan Kishan and Tilak Varma in the national red-ball lineup. The victorious squad claimed the gold medal by defeating their arch-rivals by nineteen runs after defending a total of 211/6 at Korogi Sports Park in Nisshin.

Gavaskar emphasized that the mental resilience displayed by both batters in high-stakes moments makes them ideal candidates for the longer format, noting that technique can be cultivated over time while competitive nerve is innate. Ishan Kishan further bolstered his red-ball credentials by accumulating 409 runs during a stellar Duleep Trophy campaign, which included a mammoth 270-run knock from 334 deliveries while leading the East Zone squad in Chennai.

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