Shubman Gill’s appointment surprised many, as he was dropped from two matches during India’s last Test series in Australia. He has struggled to maintain consistent form in Test cricket. The young batter averages just over 35 across 32 Tests, with his average falling below 30 in overseas matches.
"I actually think it's the right move. I know there's a lot of other people out there, pundits out there saying they can't understand why it wasn't Bumrah and why they have gone to Shubman, but I think it's pretty simple," Ponting told The ICC Review.
Ricky Ponting Urges Team India to Give Shubman Gill a Good Crack
Ricky Ponting said that Shubman Gill should be given enough time to prove himself. Ponting also said that the captain should perform with the bat, adding that Gill is ready to succeed as a long-term Test captain.
"Even just looking back at the way he's handled this current GT (Gujarat Titans) team through this IPL, I think leadership sits really well with him," he continued.
England-India Test Series Set to Begin on June 20
India are set to face England in the five-match series from June 20 to August 4. Notably, it will be India's first assignment in the 2025–27 World Test Championship cycle. The hosts secured a 4-1 victory earlier in 2024 when these teams last met in India.
The England leg of the series has been renamed the Tendulkar-Anderson Trophy to honor Indian legend Sachin Tendulkar and England pace icon James Anderson. Tendulkar retired in 2013 with 15,921 Test runs, while Anderson ended his career in 2024 with 704 wickets.
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