Shubman Gill says winning a Test series in England or Australia is more meaningful than lifting the IPL trophy. Read why the young Indian captain values red-ball cricket over franchise fame.
Test Dreams Outshine IPL Glitter
In the day and age of T20 leagues making the news and capturing the imagination of fans, India’s young cricket captain Shubman Gill has tread his path and opted to take the one less glamorous but more glorious. Ahead of the high-octane five-match Test series in England, Gill also made a bold statement, and it put the cricketing world on notice — “Winning in England is far bigger than winning the IPL.”
Not Just Matches, It’s a Rare Legacy
“It’s a rare opportunity to have (captaining in England) and I’m trying to enjoy it,” said the 25-year-old who, in the absence of legends including Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, and R. Ashwin, now skippers the Indian side. “You might only get two or three England tours in your career as captain,” he said, underscoring how rare and how meaningful the occasion.
Fresh Squad, Fearless Spirit
India is fielding a relatively young set of players but Gill is not losing sleep over experience. He even regards that as a strength. “Because a lot of them haven’t played in England before, there’s not as much pressure,” he said. It’s the absence of baggage that, according to Gill, might unleash surprising performances.
Lessons From Legends
Shubman hasn’t got into this position ill-prepared. While being a part of the IPL, he had also reached out to Kohli and Rohit for some tips for the UK conditions. “They both shared some critical insights,” Gill said. “Their experiences helped me to learn the mental side of playing that long, red-ball grind.
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Blueprint of Belief
India has morphed into a touring powerhouse over the past decade. Gill attributes this to the template laid out by his precursors. “We now know we can win anywhere,” he said, repeating the line and promising to take that same attitude to other states. His goal? Build an environment where players feel they can communicate openly and play the game the way they like it without criticism.
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Eyes Set on Bigger Battles
Gill is not just concerned with England. He has an eye on the greater good which is the World Test Championship. “If you get your culture and your mindset right, we’ll win this cycle too,” he promised. Gill is relishing the prospect of writing his red-ball legacy with clarity, confidence, and calm leadership.
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