SHUBMAN IS PRIMED TO TAKE ON THE INTERNATIONAL STAGE BY STORM: GARY KIRSTEN

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Mumbai: With the stage set for the much-awaited start of India’s tour of England, all eyes are on India’s new Test captain, Shubman Gill. Former India coach Gary Kirsten and JioStar expert Matthew Hayden shared their insights on JioHotstar ahead of the first Test on June 20, reflecting on Gill’s leadership credentials, the legacy he’s stepping into, and what it takes to succeed in English conditions.

Ahead of the first Test of India’s tour of England, former India coach Gary Kirsten spoke to JioHotstar about Shubman Gill and his role as captain in the Test series against England:
“I think Shubman is going to be a great leader. He’s a smart cricketer—he’s got a good brain for the game and understands his game. He’s very talented and a nice human being, which I think is really important. When you come into these leadership positions, you’re going to be put under pressure, and your leadership will be tested. For any young leader, your ability to learn how to lead, improve, and grow is constantly under scrutiny. But I believe he has all the raw materials to become a really good leader. The one thing I really like about Shubman is that he walks the talk. He’s very organized, very diligent with his training and preparation, and that sets a great example for other players. I think he’s primed to take on the international stage by storm.”

Ahead of the first Test of India’s tour of England, JioStar expert Matthew Hayden spoke to JioHotstar about Shubman Gill leading the Indian team in England:
“Shubman has huge shoes to fill. He’ll have to find his footing in Test match cricket. There’s a very small sample size when it comes to his experience here in England. But it takes time to build a legacy and become a legend. Virat Kohli, for instance, is India’s most successful Test captain in terms of win percentage, so it’s not fair to compare. Shubman is a very good player, and he’s got all the attributes needed to succeed in English conditions. We’ve already had a glimpse of his leadership across other teams, and there’s no doubt he has the potential to grow into the role.”