Indian Test team's young captain Shubman Gill has done a feat that will be written in golden letters in cricket books. The 25-year-old batsman thrilled cricket lovers by scoring a century and a double century in both innings in the Edgbaston Test against England. Such a performance in a single Test is not only rare, but it also becomes an example of courage, patience and class. Gill's feat gives him a new identity in the list of great players of Test cricket.
In the first innings of the Edgbaston Test, Shubman Gill played the best innings of his Test career by scoring 269 runs. This innings was a great example of technique and mental toughness. From the beginning of batting, the Indian Test captain maintained the balance of aggression and control. In the second innings, when the team needed fast runs, Gill again took charge and scored a brilliant century in 129 balls. His innings included nine fours and three sixes.
Gill scored a total of 369 runs in this match, surpassing Sunil Gavaskar's record of 344 runs. He has reached this feat in his very first Test series as captain. By scoring three centuries in four innings, he proved that he is not only talented but also a result-oriented player.
In this Test, Gill also stitched three century partnerships, which has not been easy for Indian batsmen on foreign soil. First, there was a fast partnership of 110 runs with Rishabh Pant, then a solid partnership of 68 runs was seen with Ravindra Jadeja. These partnerships gave India such a lead that England's comeback became impossible.
This performance of Shubhman Gill is not limited to just statistics; it is a reflection of his thinking, confidence and leadership ability. At an age when many players struggle to keep themselves in the team, Gill is taking the team forward. His restraint as a captain and his aggression as a batsman were in balance. It would not be wrong to say that he has given a new direction to Indian Test cricket. If Gill continues to perform like this, he can become the most trusted face of Test cricket in the coming years.
