Shubman Gill undoubtedly had a great debut Test series as a captain, drawing the series 2-2 and making a massive contribution with the bat, amassing 754 runs, including four centuries, at an average of 75.4 in 10 innings. However, his leadership still shows signs of inexperience in crunch situations. Gill had succumbed to pressure when England began to pile up runs, leaving him in a situation where he had to make hasty decisions.
While Shubman Gill’s calm attitude and demeanour are commendable, his delayed bowling changes, field placements, and underutilisation of key resources, like spinners on Day 4 in the Oval Decider, revealed key areas for improvement.
As Shubman Gill grows into the role, developing sharper tactical instincts, reading the match temperament better, and trusting flexibility as per the game situations will be vital to thrive as a long-term Test captain for India.