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Sunil Gavaskar urges team unity ahead of Sri Lanka Tests

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 13, 2026, 9:56 AM

Last updated Aug 13, 2026

Sunil Gavaskar urges team unity ahead of Sri Lanka Tests

Summary

Sunil Gavaskar emphasized a team-first mentality for Indian cricket ahead of the two-Test series against Sri Lanka in Galle. He believes a cohesive strategy is crucial for India to qualify for the World Test Championship final. Gavaskar praised the recent victory in a practice match against SLC XI, where Devdutt Padikkal scored an unbeaten century. He highlighted the need for the team to prioritize collective success over individual accolades. India's performance is vital as they seek to win seven of their remaining nine Tests to stay in contention for the WTC.

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By the Numbers

•India faces Sri Lanka in a two-Test series beginning soon.
•Gavaskar stresses the importance of a collective team approach.
•India won a recent practice match against SLC XI by six wickets.
•Devdutt Padikkal excelled with an unbeaten century in that match.
•India must win seven of nine remaining Tests for WTC qualification.

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9:56 AMYahoo Sports — 'Not any individual, however big a name': Sunil Gavaskar's strong message ahead of Sri Lanka Tests

What they're saying

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Advocating for a team-centric outlook, Sunil Gavaskar insists that Indian cricket must move beyond idolizing individual players. He argues that a cohesive strategy is key for India’s ambitions to qualify for the World Test Championship final, especially as they prepare to face Sri Lanka. Gavaskar also applauded the Indian Premier League for its effective management, which has significantly increased global investments in the sport.
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