Ravi Shastri Backs Gill Amid England Series, Applauds Stokes' Tactical Choice
Former Indian head coach Ravi Shastri has weighed in on the ongoing India-England Test series, and his perspective is both insightful and timely. With Shubman Gill making waves as a young captain and batsman, Shastri has offered praise not only for Gill’s maturity but also acknowledged how England skipper Ben Stokes’ decision to bowl first in the opening two Tests may have played a silent but crucial role in Gill’s success.
Speaking in his typical no-nonsense tone, Shastri pointed out how important it is for a young captain to get time to settle into the role. According to him, Gill didn’t have to wear both hats—captain and opener—right at the toss, which gave him the mental space to focus purely on his batting. And what a result that turned out to be. The young prodigy has hammered 585 runs across just two matches, a feat even seasoned players would envy.
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Former England captain Nasser Hussain echoed this view, stating that Stokes’ choice to bowl first was “probably a blessing in disguise” for Gill. Hussain highlighted how that decision allowed Gill to "focus on his batting before he has had to think about the captaincy," a luxury that’s rare in the intense world of Test cricket.
While the media and fans rightly shower praise on Gill for his runs, Shastri reminds us that the bigger picture is just as important. The environment, the decisions around the match, and the support from senior players and captains—all of these contribute to the success we see on the scoreboard.
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