Young Indian Test cricket team captain Shubman Gill captivated cricket fans with his captaincy and batting during the England tour. He was entrusted with the Test team’s leadership before the tour, and in his first assignment, Gill proved he was fully prepared for the responsibility. India concluded the five-Test series against England with a 2-2 draw, and during this time, Gill made history with his captaincy and outstanding batting performance.
In this series, the Indian team won two Test matches under Gill’s captaincy. With this achievement, he equaled legendary captains like Kapil Dev, Sourav Ganguly, and Sunil Gavaskar, who had each recorded two Test victories for India in SENA (South Africa, England, New Zealand, Australia) countries. Gill achieved this milestone in his very first captaincy assignment, which is a major achievement for him. Virat Kohli holds the record for the most Test wins for India in SENA countries, with India winning 7 Test matches under his captaincy.
As a batsman, Gill also performed brilliantly in the difficult conditions of England. He scored 754 runs in five Test matches with an impressive average of 75.40, including four centuries. His batting not only strengthened the team but also earned him several individual honors. Gill won the ‘Player of the Match’ and ‘Player of the Series’ awards on this tour. With this, he became only the second Indian captain to win both these awards in England. Only Virat Kohli had achieved this feat before him.
Gill’s achievement has added a new chapter to Indian cricket. His captaincy showcased a great blend of young and experienced players. Remaining calm under pressure, making precise strategies, and scoring runs with the bat on the field, Gill demonstrated his talent on every front. This tour is not only a significant milestone in Gill’s career but also a good sign for the future of Indian cricket. Shubman Gill proved on this tour that he is not only a brilliant batsman but also a brilliant captain.