Follow UsShubman Gill is India’s new Test skipper, but his first assignment might be his biggest Test, as India take on England in a five-match series, starting June 20 (Friday). Gill has only played three Tests in England, where he averages 14.66, with no scores above 28.
But as India’s new Test skipper, Gill might have to do better than scoring 28 on this tour. Former Indian skipper and then BCCI President Sourav Ganguly had advice for Gill, stating that he needs to understand the game and play according to the situation.
"These are not conditions where you just hit through the line. It's going to seam, swing, the new ball will be different. There can be a time when India is 10 for 2, and he has to come and play the new ball, so the application will be different," Ganguly told Revsportz.
"Wishing him all the best. I am sure he can work on his Test match batting. He is a top-order batsman," he added.
So, what can Gill do differently? Ganguly revealed that Gill has to take the attack to the opponents when the conditions are seaming and swinging.
"Shubman needs to score a bit more runs in these conditions when it's seaming and swinging. It is going to be a bit difficult upfront with the new ball. Batting at 100 for 2 and 20 for 4 are two different things, so he has to get the defence right, learn how to leave deliveries outside the off stump," he added.