Gambhir slams Shubman Gill's critics: Those who doubt him don't understand cricket
"As for this supposed burden of captaincy - I don't think you see any of that when he walks out to bat. He goes in as a batter, not as a captain," Gambhir added.Gill, who struck his fourth century of the series, became the first Asian batter to score over 700 runs in a single Test series in England. However, his leadership came under scrutiny after England amassed a first-innings lead of 311, with several former players and pundits questioning key tactical choices. Among the decisions criticised was the move to open the bowling with debutant Anshul Kamboj, and the puzzling delay in introducing Washington Sundar despite the English top order scoring freely.Facing a daunting deficit and early second-innings wickets, India appeared headed for defeat. But a spirited resistance turned the tide. KL Rahul's gritty 90 set the tone, before Gill's assured 103 anchored a 188-run third-wicket stand. Ravindra Jadeja (107 not out) and Washington Sundar (101 not out) then batted through the final session, guiding India to safety on the fifth day.Resuming Day 5 on 174 for 2 and still trailing by 137 runs, Gill reached three figures with composure before falling to Jofra Archer just before lunch. From there, Jadeja and Sundar held firm to secure a draw that will be remembered for its character as much as its outcome.England lead the five-match series 2-1, with the final Test at The Oval set to determine the winner of the inaugural Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy.- EndsTune InYou May Also Like
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