SHUBMAN GILL is ready to lead India in its first series of testing as a captain, but the 24 -year -old opened that its primary focus is to shine with the bat to be considered to be considered to be considered. When India is preparing to take over England in a series of five matches since June 20 in Headingley, Gill addressed the media in Leeds, where he emphasized his ambitions to be the best body in the entire series-role, which he considers most important for the team’s success.
The England series is the beginning of the new chapter in the Indian test cricket, which is applying in the era of SHUBMAN GILL after Rohit Sharma withdrew from the Red Ball format. With postponing as Rohit and Virt Kohli, who also leave the test cricket, Gill is expected not only to fill in the lead but also to climb like a tab of this young team.
While this transition signals a generation shift, Gill seems confidently in the dual responsibility of the captain and launching. He believes that its individual appearance will set the tone for the party while promising to be a hard battle for five matches against a tireless bowling attack in England.
“If I want to go out and a bat, I want to play as a dough and don’t think about a captain who can put pressure on me. I want to be the best dough in the series,” Gill said at a press conference.
“Yes, certainly. It is the greatest honor that the player can get. The captain of your country in the test cricket is something that many of them have no opportunity. I am very excited about it,” he added.
Gill has so far scored 1,893 runs in 32 tests, including six centuries. However, he tried to replicate this form in overseas, especially in hay countries (South Africa, England, New Zealand and Australia), where only 25.70 of 11 matches on average. In England, specifically managed only 88 runs across three tests on average 14.66.
Meanwhile former Indian vice captain Rishabh Pant confirmed a key tactical shift- Gill will burn on No. 4 in the headingley testWhile the pants are introduced in No. 5. This step emphasizes the intention of management to place greater responsibility on the Gill’s shoulder, both the captain and the middle -order anchor.
Despite the statistics, Gill remains determined to lead an example-family with decisions in the field, but by determining high standards with bat. He also emphasized the importance of creating a safe and confident team environment, which he believes is essential for the care of long -term success in the longest format.
With the headingley test just a day away, the reflector is firmly on SHUBMAN GILL when they start their leadership – and its goal is to support runs that could define Indian wealth in the series.
Published:
Debodinna Chakracorty
Published on:
June 19, 2025
