Gill's team ditches spin-friendly pitches after five losses

Shubman Gill's India team is moving away from spin-friendly pitches at home after five straight defeats. The shift tilts the surface toward their batting order — and away from the spinners they've leaned on for years. It's also a signal about who they're backing for the fast-bowling future. Gurnoor Brar, a young quick, caught Gill's eye in nets and impressed Shikhar Dhawan with his pace. The dual moves suggest India wants surfaces that reward what they've got now, not what they hope to grow into.