Kolkata, Nov. 13 -- Team India captain Shubman Gill weighed in on the importance of the upcoming two-match Test series against South Africa, set to begin from Friday at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata.

Gill acknowledged the defending World Test Championship champions, South Africa, as strong opponents, noting the challenges ahead of them. Gill expressed confidence in his team's ability to handle tough situations, hoping for a good match.

"I think these two test matches are very important for us to play the WTC finals. South Africa are very good team. They are the reigning champions of the World Test Championship.

We know that it won't be easy for us. There will be difficult moments. But as a team, we have shown that whenever there are diff...