“Ideal Game for Us, Don’t Have Any Complaints”: Shubman Gill Reflects on Ahmedabad Triumph
India’s opening Test against the West Indies in Ahmedabad turned out to be a near-flawless display of dominance and execution. Led by Shubman Gill, the side registered a commanding victory by an innings and 140 runs inside three days. In the post-match press conference Gill described the match as “ideal” and insisted he had “no complaints” about how his team performed.
A Clinical Performance
From the outset, India asserted control. The West Indies were bundled out for 162 in the first innings, and in reply India piled up 448/5 before declaring. With a lead of 286 runs, the hosts applied relentless pressure and then wrapped up the match by dismissing the visitors for 146. The proportions of victory—both in margin and speed—spoke volumes.
Gill’s own contribution, a well-paced fifty, set the tone early. While he admitted he and opening partner Yashasvi Jaiswal couldn’t convert their starts into big scores, he was quick to point out that others did. “We both got starts but couldn’t carry on,” he said, “but there were plenty of other batsmen who converted, so I’m happy for them.”
He lauded the collective effort, especially the bowling and fielding units, which backed the batting gunfire with incisive breakthroughs and sharp catches. “Three centurions in the game and I think we fielded really well in both innings,” he said, adding that with that balance, “Honestly, I don’t really have any complaints.”
Leadership Under the Hood
For Gill, this win isn’t just about statistics or records—it’s a statement of how his side wants to play Test cricket at home. The manner of victory reaffirmed his belief in depth, strategy, and collective responsibility.
He addressed the decisions around team composition, especially in an Indian context where spin options run deep. “When you’ve got quality spinners like them, it’s difficult to rotate,” Gill acknowledged. But he added that having too many options is something to be grateful for rather than complain about.
Reflecting on his journey as captain he said he had learned much in the last two years from bonding, battling tough phases, and turning pressure into momentum. “We are still a learning side,” he concluded, “and as long as we keep learning from experiences that we have, I think we’re going to be on the positive side of matches.”
The Heroes of the Day
The victory wasn’t built on one player alone. KL Rahul, Dhruv Jurel and Ravindra Jadeja crafted match-defining centuries. Jurel notched his maiden Test hundred while Jadeja delivered a masterclass all-round performance, scoring unbeaten 104 and capturing four wickets.
The bowling unit was relentless. One after another, the bowling attack struck, backed by sharp fielding that denied the Windies any lifeline. The combination of seamers and spinners worked in harmony, never letting the visitors settle in.
A Message With Clarity
Gill’s “no complaints” statement carries more than just surface confidence—it’s a message of assurance. The captain is telling fans and critics alike that India is not simply winning, but doing so with style, discipline, and consistency. He appears intent on setting a tone of dominance in home cricket, where expectations are high and every match is a statement.
For the team, this could mark a turning point. It is one thing to win; it is another to win emphatically, as Gill’s side did. And in his balance of humility and sharp focus, he seems to be crafting the identity he wants India’s Test side to carry.
What to Watch Next
The series continues in New Delhi with the second Test, where India will aim to carry forward their momentum and deepen their dominance. The onus now is on the team to avoid complacency, adapt to conditions, and keep applying the blueprint they executed so brilliantly in Ahmedabad.
For Gill, the job is to lead, inspire and fine-tune. But for now, with a commanding win in the bag, he has earned the right to say: this was indeed an ideal game—and in his world, that’s worth believing.
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