Indian assistant coach Abhishek Nayar clarified that Shubman Gill's exclusion from the fourth Test against Australia was a strategic decision based on pitch conditions. All-rounder Washington Sundar was preferred to add depth and balance to the team. Nayar emphasized it was not a reflection on Gill's form. The decision has sparked discussions among cricket enthusiasts.
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