How does new captain Gill compare to India batting greats?
Summary
Shubman Gill, a promising Indian cricketer, is taking over as the captain for the Indian Test team from Rohit Sharma for the upcoming tour of England. Known for his strong performances in one-day internationals, Gill has shown potential but still has room for improvement in Test cricket compared to past Indian batting legends. He has recently focused on playing more attacking shots, and how he'll fare against England's bowlers is of interest.Key Facts
- Shubman Gill is the new captain for the Indian Test cricket team, replacing Rohit Sharma.
- He is nicknamed 'Prince' and is seen as a future star like Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli.
- Gill has the second-best one-day international batting average in history, with a score of 59.
- His Test batting average is 35, which is lower than the average of several past Indian greats at the same stage in their careers.
- Gill has improved his batting by playing more aggressive shots rather than defensive ones.
- He has scored a Test century in Bangladesh and performed well against Australia and England recently.
- Gill tends to perform better against spin bowlers compared to pace bowlers.
- In England, Gill's highest score so far in Tests is 28, and many of his dismissals there have been caught behind the wickets.
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