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Ind vs Eng 5th Test: What makes Shubman Gill stand out among other players?

Updated On: 01 August, 2025 02:10 PM IST | Sujay Shivalkar

In the ongoing Test series against England, Team India`s Shubman Gill has managed to break several records. Here are some factors that make him stand out (Pic: File Pic)

In the ongoing Test series against England, Team India`s Shubman Gill has managed to break several records. Here are some factors that make him stand out (Pic: File Pic)

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In the ongoing Test series against England, Team India`s Shubman Gill has managed to break several records. Here are some factors that make him stand out (Pic: File Pic)
<p>Shubman Gill has been an exceptional performer for Team India in his first series as a captain. Breaking several records, he has impressed the former cricketer and has successfully turned his critics into fans</p>

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Shubman Gill has been an exceptional performer for Team India in his first series as a captain. Breaking several records, he has impressed the former cricketer and has successfully turned his critics into fans

<p><strong>Technically sound</strong></p>
<p>Shubman, who has been enjoying his rich vein of form, possesses no quality of playing a rash shot. Be it straight drive from a straight bat or accumulating runs in the fine gaps, the right-hander has been delivering photo-worthy shots during his time at the crease</p>

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Technically sound

Shubman, who has been enjoying his rich vein of form, possesses no quality of playing a rash shot. Be it straight drive from a straight bat or accumulating runs in the fine gaps, the right-hander has been delivering photo-worthy shots during his time at the crease

<p><strong>Calm demeanour</strong></p>
<p>Although there have been moments in the ongoing series where Gill was seen getting engaged in verbal spats with the opponents, he generally showcases a calm and composed behaviour. In his debut captaincy Test series, the 25-year-old has hardly left any stone unturned</p>

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Calm demeanour

Although there have been moments in the ongoing series where Gill was seen getting engaged in verbal spats with the opponents, he generally showcases a calm and composed behaviour. In his debut captaincy Test series, the 25-year-old has hardly left any stone unturned

<p><strong>Leadership qualities</strong></p>
<p>Often when India has struggled to bat out against opponents, irrespective of the conditions, Gill has emerged to be the side`s premier batsman. Since his appointment as Test skipper, he has been leading from the front by delivering crucial knocks in India`s innings</p>

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Leadership qualities

Often when India has struggled to bat out against opponents, irrespective of the conditions, Gill has emerged to be the side`s premier batsman. Since his appointment as Test skipper, he has been leading from the front by delivering crucial knocks in India`s innings

<p>Team India is trailing by 1-2 in the ongoing five-match Test series against England. The visitors will eagerly look to secure a win in an attempt to draw the series</p>

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Team India is trailing by 1-2 in the ongoing five-match Test series against England. The visitors will eagerly look to secure a win in an attempt to draw the series

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