Gautam Gambhir says India approaching settled Test batting lineup

Gautam Gambhir said India is approaching a settled Test batting lineup across conditions. The head coach cited the performances of Devdutt Padikkal and Dhruv Jurel as signs that younger players are filling gaps left by retirees.

Gambhir said openers Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul are settled. He added that Padikkal has performed well in Sri Lanka while Jurel scored a hundred. Gambhir noted that Test cricket requires stable selections rather than horses-for-courses changes.

India will play two Tests in New Zealand before hosting Australia for a five-match home series. Gambhir said the bowling attack can take 20 wickets in any conditions if the batters put runs on the board.