Sachin Tendulkar Offers Guidance to New Indian Test Captain Shubman Gill

As Shubman Gill prepares to lead the Indian cricket team in a five-match Test series against England, legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar emphasizes the importance of time and support for the young captain. Tendulkar advises Gill to concentrate on team strategies rather than external opinions, highlighting that the decisions made within the dressing room are what truly matter. With key players like Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma absent, Gill's leadership will be crucial. This article delves into Tendulkar's insights and the Indian squad for the upcoming series.

By Narendra Chaudhary Jun 20, 2025, 12:53 IST

Tendulkar's Insights on Gill's Captaincy

Iconic cricketer Sachin Tendulkar believes that Shubman Gill, the newly appointed captain of the Indian cricket team, requires both time and support to thrive in his leadership role. He advises the young player to concentrate on his own strategies rather than getting swayed by external opinions. Gill, at just 25 years old, is set to lead the team in a five-match Test series against England, marking the beginning of the second cycle of the World Test Championship this Friday. The Indian side will be without former captain Virat Kohli, as well as Rohit Sharma and veteran off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin, who have both retired from Test cricket.

Tendulkar's Perspective

In an exclusive interview, Tendulkar stated, "He (Gill) needs time and support." He emphasized that Gill should not be distracted by the multitude of opinions suggesting what he should or shouldn't do. Instead, he should focus on the team's strategy and the discussions held within the dressing room. Tendulkar remarked, "The decisions made should align with the team's interests, not the external noise about being too aggressive or too cautious. Ultimately, what matters is the team's dynamics and Gill's contributions to it."

Indian Team for the Test Series Against England

The squad for the upcoming Test series includes: Shubman Gill (c), Rishabh Pant (vc, wk), Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Sai Sudarshan, Abhimanyu Easwaran, Karun Nair, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Ravindra Jadeja, Dhruv Jurel, Washington Sundar, Shardul Thakur, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Akash Deep, Arshdeep Singh, and Kuldeep Yadav.