Is Shubman Gill having the best Test Captaincy debut?
Although India lost the first test of the India tour of England 2025, however, India’s new test captain has been having the best days of his red-ball career. Having scored centuries in both the tests and breaking records on the way, is Shubman Gill having the best test captaincy debut?
Gill’s Record-Breaking Batting Brilliance
Shubman Gill’s debut as India’s Test captain has been nothing short of spectacular, marked by a staggering 430 runs in the second Test at Edgbaston in July 2025. His 269 in the first innings and 161 in the second surpassed Sunil Gavaskar’s 54-year-old record for the most runs by an Indian in a single Test (344), placing Gill second only to Graham Gooch’s 456 globally.
Gill’s feats include being the first batter in 148 years of Test cricket to score a double century and a 150 in the same match, and the first Indian captain to achieve a double ton and century in one Test. Following his 147 at Headingley, Gill’s three centuries in his first two Tests as captain align him with Virat Kohli, a rare feat. His fearless batting at No. 4, a position once held by Tendulkar and Kohli, has silenced doubters, proving his mettle under pressure.
Captaincy Under Pressure
Despite not being the first-choice captain Jasprit Bumrah was the designated vice-captain Gill has embraced leadership with ease. His tactical acumen shone in the second Test, with a well-timed declaration at 427/6 setting England an improbable 608. Leading a potent bowling attack sans Bumrah, Gill’s calm demeanor and strategic decisions have India poised for a historic first Test win at Edgbaston, needing just seven wickets on Day 5.
While India lost the first Test, Gill’s 430-run heroics and ability to rally his team suggest a captaincy debut rivaling the best, blending aggressive batting with astute leadership. If India secure victory, Gill’s debut could be hailed as one of cricket’s finest, redefining expectations for Indian captains.
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