'Test cricket should remain as it is', captain Shubman Gill raised a big issue after the series was drawn

The exciting series between India and England has once again proven the relevance and thrill of Test cricket to the world. Team India's new captain, Shubman Gill, is of the opinion that no addition or subtraction should be done to the present format of Test cricket, as it is the most difficult and rewarding format of the game, which provides you with a second chance.

During the post-match press conference at the Oval after the thrilling victory, the Indian captain stated that, as far as I am concerned, Test cricket should stay the way it is. It is the hardest-worked and most rewarding format. You must work hard to succeed in it. The best about this format is that it always provides you with another opportunity, which is not the case in other formats.

Gill said in a light-hearted manner that if this series were played as a four-day Test, then probably all the matches would have been drawn. He said, if you keep working hard and work in the right direction, then Test cricket gives you a chance to come back. That is why it should be left as it is.

England captain Ben Stokes missed the Oval Test due to a shoulder injury, but he described this series as special. When asked if the India-England rivalry has become equal to the Ashes, he said, the India and England series has always been big. It may not have that label like the Ashes, but the intensity of the competition is no less than any other.

He further said, every match was full of ups and downs. Sometimes India took control, sometimes we did. These five matches were memorable. This reminded me of the 2023 Ashes series, when we needed a win in the last Test. Both series will remain special memories of my career. This series between India and England was not only full of excitement, but it also proved that the future of Test cricket is still bright, provided it is lived in its original spirit without any change.