Gautam Gambhir, the Indian cricket team's head coach, motivated the squad, including new captain Shubman Gill and debutants, during a pre-series nets session in Beckenham. He emphasised seizing the opportunity to create a memorable tour despite the absence of experienced players - Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma and R Ashwin.
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