As Gill gears up to lead India in the upcoming five-match Test series against England, Yograj has highlighted the key people behind his success. He believes that Shubman’s father and legendary Indian all-rounder Yuvraj Singh played a huge role in shaping the youngster’s career.
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The former Indian bowler said that it was Yuvraj’s sharp cricketing brain and behind-the-scenes guidance that shaped Gill into the player and now captain he is today. Yograj also noted that the former World Cup winner’s mentorship will be key to Gill’s longevity as a Test captain.
As Shubman Gill takes over as India's new Test captain, Yograj Singh crowns Yuvraj Singh as the 'Real Kingmaker'
Notably, Yuvraj has worked closely with Gill over the years, and his influence is time and again highlighted by his father in the rise of the Indian batter. He signed off by saying, “Someone like Yuvraj Singh, the greatest cricketing brain in the world, taking Gill under his wing is a big thing.”
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Shubman Gill set to begin a new chapter in England
Earlier this year, Gill was Rohit Sharma’s deputy during India’s triumphant ICC Champions Trophy 2025 win in the UAE. He has so far represented India in 32 Test matches and scored around 1,900 runs, including five centuries. Now, he's ready to write a new chapter as a captain with the five-match Test series against England set to begin on June 20 at Headingley.
Notably, apart from Gill, Indian wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant was also elevated to the leadership. Pant was named India’s new vice-captain for the longest format of the game.
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