Ahead of India’s England tour, young star Shubman Gill is set for a special journey—not only as a leading batsman but also as India’s Test captain for the first time.

Interestingly, few fans know that Gill has already played in England’s domestic circuit. In 2022, he represented Glamorgan in the County Championship, playing 3 first-class matches and scoring 244 runs at an impressive average of 61. This stint helped him adapt to England’s swinging and bouncy pitches, showcasing his technical skills in challenging conditions.

However, Gill’s international Test record in England has room for improvement—he has scored only 88 runs at an average of 14.66 in 3 Tests so far. This tour offers him a vital chance to turn that around.

With the retirement of senior stars Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, the BCCI has entrusted Gill with leading a young Indian team that includes talents like Karun Nair, Sai Sudarshan, and experienced bowler Jasprit Bumrah. Fans eagerly await if Gill can shine both as captain and batsman on England soil and usher in a new era for Indian Test cricket.