Lot of positives for us – Shubman Gill on India’s individual performers against Sri Lanka

After the second Test between India and Sri Lanka ended in a draw in Colombo, captain Shubman Gill was clear that the visitors did everything they could to get a result but it just didn't happen. Gill scored a sparkling half-century in the first innings as India called the shots.

However, Sri Lanka fought tooth and nail for the last two days, and the game ended in a draw. Talking at the post-match presentation, Gill opened up on the game and the positives India will take with them while heaping unreserved praise on the individuals who gave their all in the middle.

Answering the question of whether India could have done anything differently, Gill said, “Honestly, nothing. I mean, we fielded for about 250 overs, three days consecutively, and we did everything we can. They played brilliantly. I think the batters played really well, and they had a lot of skill and a little bit of luck going their way. So I don't think we could have done anything differently.”

Explaining the positives for India, Gill said, “A lot of positives for us, even learning from the opposition. I think the position that they were under, under immense pressure, and the way they came back was tremendous to see. It sort of tells us, and we were talking in lunch and at tea time, that I don't think that we could have done (anything) differently. But in the series, a lot of positives for us.”

Reflecting on the individual performers who shaped up the fate of the game, Gill stated, “Padikkal was brilliant, KL was really good, Manav bowled brilliantly, and Prasidh in both the innings, bent their back, both the fast bowlers. So I think we did everything we can. I think really exciting times for us. Very important for us to be consistent on and off the field, with our preparation and the way that we perform and how we go about our things. And I think so far there have been a lot of positives for us.”