IND vs ENG / Not only India, Shubman Gill has played for this England team

IND vs ENG: The upcoming England tour could prove to be the most important milestone in the career of Indian cricket's young star Shubman Gill. After getting the responsibility of captaincy in the Test format for the first time, Gill will take the field to prove himself not only with his batting but also with strategic skills. While India is going through a phase of change with a new Test team, Gill will have a golden opportunity to prove himself as the captain of the next generation.

Has shown skill on England soil before

Shubman Gill has old relations with England - perhaps not every cricket lover knows this. In the year 2022, Gill played for England's county team Glamorgan. During this, he scored 244 runs in 3 first class matches at an average of 61. Gill's technical maturity and ability to adapt to the conditions was clearly visible in his batting on England's traditional swing and seam movement pitches. This experience can now help him to successfully lead the Indian team on the England tour.

Need for improvement, eyes on the figures

However, Gill's performance in England at the international level has been ordinary so far. He has scored only 88 runs in 3 Test matches for India in England and the average has been just 14.66. This time, with becoming the captain, he will have a dual responsibility - to improve his personal record and to take the team forward in the winning direction. Gill's batting style and confidence indicate that he can be seen in a different form this time.

The beginning of the Gill era after the Kohli-Rohit era?

The Indian team is going through a transition period after the retirement of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma from Test cricket. In such a situation, the BCCI's decision to hand over the captaincy to Gill is being considered a visionary step. Gill will now decide the future direction of the Indian team not only as a batsman but also as a leader. In this young team, he has talented batsmen like Karun Nair and Sai Sudarshan and experienced bowlers like Jasprit Bumrah, who can make this tour memorable.

Will Gill be able to become the next Test legend?

This England tour of Gill can be a turning point in not just a series but also in his Test career. It will be exciting to see if he will be able to create his own identity while carrying forward the legacy of Virat-Rohit. If Gill manages to make a mark with his batting and captaincy in this challenging tour, then this can be the beginning of a new era in Indian cricket.