"Excited For The England Series": Team India Test Captain Shubman Gill
- By Thetripurapost Sports Desk, London.
- Jun 16, 2025
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In an interview given to former cricketer Dinesh Karthik, Shubman Gill said that Virat Bhai's Test captaincy taught him a lot. Looking at Jassi Bhai's fitness, we will decide in which matches he should be given rest.
Dinesh Karthik takes interview Shubman Gill for England's Sky Sports channel. Let's know what Shubman answered to Karthik's questions...
Karthik- What is your vision for the Indian Test team?
Shubman- Apart from winning the trophy, I would like to create a culture in Team India where all the players are happy. Everyone should be secure about their place in the team, I know that there is space for fewer players in the squad, but if I still managed to give the message to the players about where their place is in the team, then it will be a good achievement for me.
Karthik- What was the atmosphere in the family when you were made the Test captain?
Shubman- My family never thought that I would become the captain of the Test team. In my childhood, I too only dreamt of playing Tests for Team India. I always thought of making the team win with my performance. After becoming the captain, Papa called me, we had a long conversation, he was very happy with this decision.
Karthik- What are your expectations from yourself as a captain?
Shubman- Gautam bhai and Ajit sir just told me that I have to focus on expressing myself as a captain. The selection committee did not put much pressure on me, but after becoming the captain, I definitely have some expectations from myself, which I want to fulfill with Team India.
Karthik- Played with coach Nehra in IPL, now will play with coach Gambhir. How much difference is there between the coaching of both?
Shubhman- The feeling of playing with Ashu Pa (Ashish Nehra) is very fun. On the other hand, Gautam Bhai is very clear about his decisions. He tells the players in advance what is expected from them. Gautam Bhai focuses more on the mindset of the players.
Karthik- From junior cricket, you played under the captaincy of Abhishek Sharma, Prithvi Shaw, Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma and Hardik Pandya. What did you learn from them?
Shubhaman- I really liked Virat bhai's proactiveness under his captaincy. He thinks very ahead regarding his field position. He constantly talks to the bowlers and keeps asking them what kind of fielding they want. I also liked Rohit bhai's strategy very much.
Karthik- Jasprit Bumrah will play only 3 Tests, what is the plan for him?
Shubman- Looking at the results of the series, we will decide how much workload Jassi bhai (Bumrah) will have to be given. There is a possibility of rain in some matches, during that time he will also be given rest. So at the moment we have not decided which 3 matches he will play.
Karthik- What are your thoughts about the young team?
Shubman- I am very excited. When I made my debut, most of the players were experienced, now that I have become the captain, many young players have become a part of the team. The next 10-12 years of the team will depend on these young players and it is easier to work with a team of young players.