In a stunning series, Team India, without Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, managed to draw the five-match Test series against England 2-2, surprising everyone. Captain Shubman Gill’s leadership has been widely praised. Indian batting legend Sachin Tendulkar lauded Gill’s captaincy and batting prowess. During the discussion, he unveiled several key insights into Gill’s batting, which proved instrumental in countering England’s ‘Bazball’ strategy. The Test series between India and England was named the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy.
Tendulkar, speaking in a video on Reddit, praised Shubman Gill’s outstanding captaincy in the Test series against England. He highlighted Gill’s remarkable performance, scoring a record-breaking 754 runs against England. Tendulkar noted Gill’s consistency in his approach and his respect for good deliveries, observing his composure throughout the series. Gill scored the most runs, 754, in the series, falling just short of Sunil Gavaskar’s record of 774 runs. However, he surpassed the record of 732 runs as captain. Gill now holds the second position, after Sir Don Bradman (810), in the list of captains with the most runs in a bilateral Test series. He also scored four centuries in the 10 innings of the series.
Tendulkar highlighted the significance of clarity in thought and strategy for successful batting. He emphasized Gill’s consistent approach, which was reflected in his footwork. He pointed out that the drawn Test series against England was a significant achievement for the Indian team. The batting great added that captaincy heavily depends on how bowlers perform, their discipline, and how long they stick to their plans. Tendulkar further noted that sometimes, if things don’t go as planned for the bowlers, they tend to experiment. In such situations, the captain might feel that the fielders on the ground aren’t sufficient, as runs can be scored from any area. Tendulkar was particularly impressed with how Gill neutralized Bazball throughout the series, preventing them from achieving victory on home soil. He also mentioned that the Indian bowlers devised specific strategies for the English batsmen, which often prevented them from scoring runs quickly.
In addition, Tendulkar also praised Team India’s fast bowler Mohammed Siraj, acknowledging his exceptional bowling performance in the Test series. He admired Siraj’s attitude, emphasizing that his enthusiasm remains consistent, regardless of whether he takes five wickets or none in a match. Mohammed Siraj took the most wickets, 23, in the Test series against England.