Shubman Gill stayed calm and quiet as he prepared to lead India in a major Test series in England. He didn’t reveal much, kept a straight face, and gave short, careful answers before the team’s departure for the important red-ball tour.
Gill said he felt “overwhelmed” when he heard about becoming captain. He described the upcoming challenge of facing England’s aggressive “Bazball” style as “exciting.” He also mentioned that even though Jasprit Bumrah may not play all five Tests, India still has a strong mix of experienced and young players. But throughout the 15-minute press interaction, he remained serious, showing almost no emotion or even a smile until the very end.
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This could be Gill getting used to the pressures of his new leadership role. Or maybe he was being careful on purpose, keeping strategies and plans secret before the big series begins. Sitting beside him, head coach Gautam Gambhir also avoided giving away much, staying just as reserved. Both seemed focused on keeping things quiet and controlled ahead of India’s biggest Test series of the year.
India is heading to England after losing two Test series in a row — one at home against New Zealand and the other away against Australia. Although these defeats happened some time ago, and the recent ICC Champions Trophy win may have eased some of the disappointment, the pressure is still on. Head coach Gautam Gambhir admitted that the team faces a big challenge ahead of the first Test in Leeds, which begins on June 20.
“I am always under pressure,” said Gambhir. “I felt pressure after losing to New Zealand and Australia, and even after winning the Champions Trophy. As a coach, people expect results in every game. It’s not just about winning or losing — the pressure is always there.”
