Chief coach India Gautam Gambhir released a strong defense of SHUBMAN GILL and criticized those who questioned the tactical decisions and temperament of the young captain during the ongoing test series in England. Gill, under pressure from a rocky start in the fourth test in Old Trafford, responded in a stylishly composed century that helped India to save morale increasing the draw and maintain a test series of five matches alive.
At a press conference after the Gambhir match, he explained that any doubts about Gill’s caliber were incorrectly placed. “At first, there should be no doubt about the talent of Shaubman Gill,” Gambhir said. “Anyone who doubts it only knows how to talk about cricket, does not understand it. Some players have taken the time to settle in an international cricket. No one in this dressing room is surprised by what Shaubman did.
ENG vs Indian, 4. Test day 5: The most important
“As far as the captain’s assumed burden is concerned – I don’t think you see some of it when they go to the bat. It goes like a dough, not as a captain,” Gambhir added.
Gill, who struck his fourth century, became the first Asian body to score over 700 runs in one test series in England. However, his leadership came under control after England gathered the first shifts of 311, with several former players and scientists questioning key tactical elections. Among the criticized decisions was a step towards opening bowling with debutant Anshul Kamboj and mysterious delay in the introduction of Washington Sundar, although the English highest order freely scored.
India faces the daunting deficit and the early goals of the second exchange that appeared for defeat. However, the tide reversed the lively resistance. KL RAHUL’S GITTY 90 set the tone before Gill reassured 103 anchored 188-run third goal. Ravindra Jadeja (107 not out) and Washington Sundar (101 no out), then burned the last session and led India to safety on the fifth day.
Gill continued on day 5 to 174 for 2 and still watched by 137 runs, reaching three characters with peace before falling on Jofra Archer just before lunch. From there, Jadeja and Sundar held up firmly to secure a draw This will be remembered for its character as well as its result.
England leads a series of five matches 2-1, with the final test in an oval set to determine the winner of the opening Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy.
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Published:
Saurabh Kumar
Published on:
27th July 2025
Tune
