Just two days after lifting the Asia Cup trophy in Dubai, India captain Shubman Gill and head coach Gautam Gambhir were spotted at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on September 30 as preparations began for the upcoming Test series against the West Indies.
India clinched their ninth Asia Cup title on September 28 with a thrilling five-wicket win over Pakistan. While the victory itself drew celebrations, the bigger surprise came in the form of prize announcements. The Asian Cricket Council (ACC) awarded India USD 300,000 (₹2.6 crore) as official winners’ purse. Soon after, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced a massive ₹21 crore reward for the champions — nearly eight times the official prize money.
The swift transition from celebrations in Dubai to red-ball focus in Ahmedabad highlights India’s packed cricketing calendar. Gill and Gambhir’s presence in the Test camp signals an early shift in attention to the West Indies challenge, marking the start of a new era in Indian Test cricket under the young captain-coach duo.