In a surprising turn of events, Team India managed to draw the five-match Test series against England 2-2, despite the absence of key players like Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. This performance has led to widespread appreciation for the captaincy of Shubman Gill. Legendary Indian batsman Sachin Tendulkar offered his analysis of Gill’s captaincy and batting, with a focus on how Gill effectively neutralized England’s ‘Bazball’ approach. This Test series between India and England was known as the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy.
Sachin Tendulkar praised Shubman Gill’s captaincy in the Test series. In a video, Tendulkar said that Gill scored 754 runs against England, setting a new record. Tendulkar also noted Gill’s consistent approach. He added that Gill showed composure throughout the series.
Gill’s 754 runs were the highest in the series. While he didn’t surpass Sunil Gavaskar’s record of 774 runs, he did break the record of 732 runs as captain. Gill is now second in the list of captains with the most runs in a bilateral Test series, after Sir Don Bradman (810). He also scored four centuries in 10 innings.
Tendulkar highlighted that clarity and strategy are essential for good batting. He mentioned that Gill’s consistent approach was evident in his footwork. Tendulkar pointed out that drawing the Test series against England was a significant achievement for the Indian team. He added that a captain’s effectiveness depends on the bowlers’ performance, their discipline, and how well they execute their plans.
Tendulkar further explained that when bowlers face difficulties, they may experiment. The captain then must assess the fielding strategy to prevent runs from being scored. Tendulkar praised Gill’s ability to control Bazball throughout the series and prevent England from winning at home. He also credited the Indian bowlers for developing specific strategies to limit England’s scoring.
Furthermore, Tendulkar commended Mohammed Siraj’s bowling performance. He highlighted Siraj’s consistent enthusiasm. Siraj took 23 wickets, the most in the series.
