Gill’s debut series as skipper saw India return from England with a 2-2 draw before going down to South Africa at home, even though the right-hander missed a good chunk of that rubber with a neck injury.
Under Shubman Gill, India may not have secured a landmark Test series victory yet, but he is “comfortable” with the leadership role after overseeing the team’s progress on the right path. India expectedly towelled Afghanistan at home in a non-WTC fixture, but Gill preferred to see the larger picture.
Under Shubman Gill, India may not have secured a landmark Test series victory yet, but he is “comfortable” with the leadership role after overseeing the team’s progress on the right path.
We have got about nine Tests and I think we have to win around 6 or 7 to be able to have a good chance at qualifying.
“I am very comfortable with the captaincy role and I think the way we have been, you know, progressing in the past one year… it has been very pleasing to see from my perspective,” Gill said in the pre-match press conference here on the eve of the first Test against Sri Lanka. Obviously, leading my country in our 600th Test match is a big honour and privilege for me and doing that on Independence Day is even more special,” he said. He was so sharp and keen to learn,” said Sukhwinder Tinku, the childhood coach of Gill.
“And I think we are taking all the right steps in the right direction. However, Gill did not miss the point that India is lagging at fifth in the World Test Championship points table, and need a very strong effort to be in contention for the final. “Obviously, now the main goal is to play the World Test Championship final, which is next year. “It’s a very big honour and privilege, you know, any Test Match that you captain for your country. “Not at all surprised that Shubman is doing well as captain. He has always been a great learner, and I never had to say anything two times when he was here as a child.
