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Shubman Gill's resurgence in the ongoing Test series against England is a testament to his mental fortitude and ability to adapt to new challenges. After a lean patch spanning nine innings and the pressure of adjusting to the unfamiliar No. 3 slot, Gill has emerged as a key player for India, contributing significantly to the team's success with a string of impressive performances.Gill's transformation can be attributed to his ability to manage expectations and focus on the present moment. He recognized that the expectations he had set for himself were becoming a burden, leading to disappointment and affecting his performance. By adjusting his mindset and learning to let go of these expectations, Gill has been able to play with greater freedom and confidence.The 24-year-old's batting position at No. 3 has presented him with a different set of challenges compared to his preferred opening role. While he has experience batting in the middle order in domestic matches, the added responsibility of setting the tone or rebuilding an innings requires a different approach. Gill has shown maturity and adaptability in handling these situations, demonstrating his versatility as a batsman.Gill's innings in Visakhapatnam and Rajkot exemplify his ability to adapt to different match situations. In Visakhapatnam, he marshaled India's second innings, batting for almost 48 overs and guiding the team to a respectable total. In Rajkot, he played a supporting role to Yashasvi Jaiswal's aggressive century, ensuring that India maintained their dominance in the match.Gill's resurgence is a positive sign for India as they look to consolidate their position in the World Test Championship. His ability to score big runs and play according to the situation makes him a valuable asset to the team. If he can continue to perform consistently, India will be well-positioned to achieve success in the upcoming matches and secure a place in the final of the World Test Championship.

The Indian cricket team will be without the services of key players KL Rahul and Jasprit Bumrah for the upcoming fourth Test against England in Ranchi, starting February 23. Rahul, who has been struggling with a right quadriceps injury, has not been able to recover in time, while Bumrah has been released from the squad as part of workload management.Rahul's absence is a significant blow to India's batting lineup. The right-hander was in impressive form in the opening Test in Hyderabad, scoring a century before succumbing to the injury. He was also the only Indian centurion in the drawn two-match Test series in South Africa in December.Bumrah's release from the squad is a precautionary measure, considering the heavy workload he has endured in the first three Tests. The pace spearhead has bowled 80.5 overs so far in the series, taking 17 wickets, including a match-winning spell in the second Test in Visakhapatnam.India are well-placed to seal the series in Ranchi, leading 2-1 after the first three Tests. However, if they are unable to do so, they will desperately need the services of Bumrah for the fifth and final Test in Dharamsala, beginning March 7.In the absence of Rahul and Bumrah, India have called up pacer Mukesh Kumar to the squad. Kumar, who was released from the squad for the third Test in Rajkot to play a Ranji game for Bengal, has joined the team in Ranchi.India's updated squad for the fourth Test:* Rohit Sharma (C)* Yashasvi Jaiswal* Shubman Gill* Rajat Patidar* Sarfaraz Khan* Dhruv Jurel (WK)* KS Bharat (WK)* Devdutt Padikkal* R Ashwin* Ravindra Jadeja* Axar Patel* Washington Sundar* Kuldeep Yadav* Mohd. Siraj* Mukesh Kumar* Akash Deep