Shubman Gill: Leading India into a New Era of Test Cricket
Yograj Singh urges Shubman Gill to emulate Kapil Dev's leadership in the 1983 World Cup as India's new Test captain. As India faces England at Headingley, Gill must lead by example in the absence of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma. Gill's challenge, taking charge of a youthful Indian side.
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Former cricketer Yograj Singh has called on India's latest Test captain, Shubman Gill, to emulate the leadership style of Kapil Dev during the historic 1983 World Cup. As Gill prepares for his first match against England at Headingley on Friday, India stands at the brink of a new chapter without Test legends Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, who retired from the format last month.
With the absence of off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin, who completed his Test career mid-series in Australia, India faces a significant reshuffling. The young captain Shubman Gill inherits the task of leading a revitalized squad, adjusting to a fresh dynamic in the realm of Test cricket.
Yograj Singh emphasized that Gill should aspire for personal batting milestones and inspire his team similarly. Drawing parallels with Kapil Dev's iconic leadership, Singh expressed confidence in India's potential to triumph on English soil, marking a significant victory since 2007. Despite losing the toss to England's Ben Stokes, India's carefully selected playing XI is poised for the challenge ahead.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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