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Gill confident India can still qualify for WTC final despite early struggles

Indian captain Shubman Gill has acknowledged the challenges of adjusting to his new leadership role. Despite the frustrations, Gill remains optimistic following a series win that yielded several positives for the team. He believes India still have a realistic chance of qualifying for the World Test Championship final. Gill is targeting strong performances in the upcoming series against New Zealand and the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia early next year.

India beat Germany 3-1 at Hockey World Cup, claim best finish in 52 years

India defeated Germany 3-1 in the fifth-place playoff at the 2026 Women's Hockey World Cup, securing their best tournament finish since 1974. The first half ended goalless before India broke through with a goal from Ishika. Navneet Kaur then scored twice in quick succession to extend India's lead to 3-0. Germany reduced the deficit late in the match through Krings, but India held on to seal the result. The victory marks a historic milestone for Indian women's hockey after more than five decades.

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Gill clears air on Siraj's fitness, says pacer is not carrying an injury

Questions arose over Mohammed Siraj's fitness during the recent Test after he bowled at reduced pace and used a shorter run-up. Concerns deepened when Siraj landed heavily while attempting a catch in Sri Lanka's first innings. However, Indian captain Shubman Gill addressed the speculation and confirmed that Siraj is not carrying any injury. Gill indicated that the pacer simply needs time, dismissing suggestions of any physical setback.