As soon as the last Test of the ENG vs IND series started at The Oval, Shubman Gill achieved something that has been recorded only in history. He surpassed Sunil Gavaskar even before lunch. Gavaskar had scored 732 runs against the West Indies in 1978/79. Gill surpassed that figure by reaching 733. This is his first Test tour as an Indian captain, and he has already achieved the title of the highest run-scoring captain.
This performance of Gill is proof of his consistency. He has scored four centuries in this series so far, including an innings of 269 runs. When Team India were facing the challenge of levelling the series in London, Gill again took charge. However, a run out put an end to his intentions for the time being.
He was run out after scoring 21 runs before lunch on the first day. The Indian captain's presence on the field put pressure on England, but a sudden lapse in concentration and communication sent him to the pavilion. However, with one more chance left in the match, there is still hope that he will come to the crease again and make the rest of the records in his name.
Gill is now only 20 runs away from scoring the most runs in the England vs India series. If he crosses the 53 mark, he will break another Gavaskar record. On scoring 80 runs, Gill will become the first Asian batsman to complete 800 runs in a Test series.
Gill's name is now emerging rapidly among the achievements of Virat Kohli. Kohli had scored more than 600 runs thrice, but Gill has now surpassed him in a single series. The pitch and weather of the Oval will now decide his next innings. If the weather cooperates and he gets a chance to play long in the second innings, then this Test can take Indian cricket to a new height. This tour of Gill is not just about breaking records; it has also become a test of his mental strength and leadership.