Ravi Shastri was in respect of SHUBMAN GILL Captain and Backing, which helped India to bounce in Edgbaston and ensure victory in the second test against England. Gill led from the front with the bat as he scored 269 and 16, and He broke a number of records along the way.
The Indian captain, who is in his first task as a captain of the test, seemed to be proactive with his field decisions, which Shastri mentioned when chatting with Sky Sports. Former Indian coach said it was the best performance of the Indian captain and gave him 10 to 10 for his leadership.
Shastri also said that Gill had fired like a big Don Bradman during both of his shifts during the match.
The best captain, 10 out of 10. I think you can’t ask any more from the captain. You’re one down in the series. You come there and a bat like Bradman. 269 and 161, and you end up with the game victory.
“Reactive in Headingley, Proactive in Edgbaston”
Shastri said Gill’s captain was very reactive in the first headingley match when he watched the ball. Former Indian coach also appreciated Gill for revealing the gem as Akash Deep, which raised 10 goals in the Edgbaston test. Shastri feels that Pacer is ideal for English conditions and will continue to worry about dough in England throughout the series.
“Your captain was very reactive in the first test match.
Gill broke several records held by Virt Kohli With a bat and etching his name to folklore as the first Indian captain to win a test match in Edgbaston. India locks the corners with England in the third Lord’s test, starting with July.
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Published on:
8 July 2025
Tune
