Head coach Gautam Gambhir plans to travel with India 'A' team to England before the senior team's tour to monitor the reserve pool and prepare for major tournaments including WTC, T20, and ODI World Cups. Emphasizing separate focus on T20 and ODI formats, Gambhir aims to revive India 'A' tours and develop a solid player pool for future competitions.
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