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Shubman Gill Draws ‘Regal’ Praise From Ravi Shastri After Record-Breaking England Tour

Named North Zone captain for the Duleep Trophy, he awaits confirmation of his place in the Asia Cup squad

Overview

  • Former India coach Ravi Shastri described Gill’s batting as 'very regal' and praised his composure and fluency, forecasting a long future for the 25-year-old skipper.
  • Gill amassed 754 runs across five Tests in England, including four centuries and a career-best 269 at Edgbaston, to finish as India’s Player of the Series.
  • He matched Don Bradman’s record for most hundreds by a visiting captain in England during the series.
  • Gill will lead North Zone in September’s Duleep Trophy, marking his first senior domestic captaincy assignment.
  • The 25-year-old is also under consideration for India’s Asia Cup squad as selectors assess his workload across formats.