Leeds, June 25 -- In the aftermath of India's narrow loss to England in the opening Test at Headingley, team mentor Gautam Gambhir delivered a frank and insightful assessment of the team's performance, emphasising that "taking 20 wickets is the only way to win Test matches."
"Batting runs alone can't win Tests" Gambhir, in a clear strategic message, said, "You can score 1000 runs, but unless you take 20 wickets, you don't win Test matches." He added that team selection going forward would hinge on pitch conditions and the ability to dismiss the opposition twice. "Our top priority is always 20 wickets, but the balance depends on the surface we play on."
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