Shubman Gill Leads India to Historic Test Victory Over England

Shubman Gill has been a standout performer and influential leader in India's 2025 Test cricket series against England, scoring a remarkable 585 runs at an average of 146 and breaking historic records, including becoming the first player in 148 years to score a double century and 150 in the same Test match. His captaincy has been marked by calm confidence and strategic acumen, leading India to their first-ever Test victory at Edgbaston with a commanding 336-run win and leveling the series after initially trailing. Despite praise for his leadership, experts like Jonathan Trott advise Gill to take more on-field control and ownership of tactical decisions to further strengthen his captaincy. Gill's ability to inspire a largely inexperienced Indian side, demonstrated by his record-breaking 430-run aggregate in the Edgbaston Test and trust in his bowlers Mohammed Siraj and Akash Deep, has been key to India's resurgence. The ongoing series has been a chess-like battle between young captain Gill and England’s Ben Stokes, with Gill urged to adopt a 'no-risk, no-reward' approach to capitalize on India's strong position. Overall, Gill's blend of exceptional batting, leadership potential, and composed demeanor signals a promising future as he continues to build his legacy at the helm of Indian cricket.