July 15th 2024.
In his first time leading the Indian team at the senior level, Shubman Gill shone as both opener and captain, leading his team to a 4-1 series victory over Zimbabwe. After narrowly missing out on selection for the T20 World Cup, Gill showed his talent and versatility on the field, amassing a series-best 170 runs with an average of 42.50. As he reflects on his experience, Gill admits that captaincy brings out the best in him, allowing him to fully immerse himself in the game and enjoy every moment.
Despite the pressure that comes with being a captain, Gill embraced the challenge and found satisfaction in overcoming it. He acknowledges that playing under the guidance of experienced players like Rohit Sharma, MS Dhoni, Virat Kohli, and Hardik Pandya has taught him valuable leadership qualities. However, it is under Rohit's leadership that Gill has played the most and he looks up to him as a role model and enjoys playing under him.
Gill's performance was not the only highlight of the series, as fellow young players Yashasvi Jaiswal, Ruturaj Gaikwad, and Abhishek Sharma also made their mark with scores over 50. This competition for selection among the next generation of top-order batters is seen as a positive for the Indian team, as it shows their hunger and determination to succeed. Gill believes that this will only benefit the team in the long run, as players continue to push each other and strive for excellence.
As the search for Rohit's successor as captain continues, Gill's name will surely be under consideration for upcoming series against Sri Lanka and Bangladesh. He remains humble and focused on his own performance, leaving it up to the selectors to decide the squad for the next series. Gill's leadership potential and strong performances in both batting and captaincy have certainly caught the attention of many, and it will be interesting to see how his career progresses in the future.
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