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With a few days to go before India take on Australia in the fourth T20I, Shubman Gill and Abhishek Sharma are making the most of their downtime — this time, by hitting the beach at Gold Coast. The long-time opening partners, who have known each other since their U-14 days, looked completely at ease as they enjoyed a rare break from cricket. Beyond being teammates, the duo share a close friendship that stretches back to their junior cricketing days in Punjab, and their off-field bond often shows in their effortless on-field understanding. In a series of photos shared on Instagram, Abhishek was seen dressed in a crisp white shirt and shorts, posing casually against the sparkling coastline. Gill, meanwhile, opted for a blue striped shirt with white shorts, complementing the breezy beach vibe. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Abhishek Sharma (@abhisheksharma_4) One picture captured the pair smiling for the camera, while another showed them cooling off in the Pacific Ocean, sharing a laugh mid-swim — a glimpse of two players enjoying the calm before the contest. The Indian team arrived in Queensland for the fourth T20I, set to be played on Thursday at the Metricon Stadium. The five-match series currently stands at 1-1, with Australia taking the second game and India bouncing back strongly in the third. The opener was washed out due to rain. With the series finely poised and both sides chasing momentum, Gill and Abhishek’s relaxed beach outing offered a refreshing sight — two young stars recharging before returning to business.
