Overview

• Shubman Gill phoned Sachin Tendulkar, Steve Smith and Kane Williamson before the England tour for targeted advice on technique and mindset.
• Tendulkar recommended angling the bat face toward mid-off to close the bat–pad gap, Smith urged shadow practice to build muscle memory, and Williamson emphasized playing close with soft hands and resisting early drives.
• Gill combined the counsel with specific preparation using red Dukes balls, extended net sessions and a data review of English scoring patterns, according to the Times of India.
• He finished the five-Test series with 754 runs in a 2-2 draw, surpassing Graham Gooch’s 752 and setting a new benchmark for an Indian captain in a Test series.
• He is scheduled to lead India at home for the first time on October 2 at Ahmedabad against West Indies.