Shubman Gill will only get better as Test captain: Chappell backs India skipper
Critics have pointed out Gill's perceived passivity on the field, especially when compared to the commanding presence of his predecessors Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. Questions have also been raised about his tactical decisions on the final day as England's top and middle order made merry on a flat Day 5 pitch.However, Chappell urged for patience and perspective, suggesting that the 24-year-old opener has the makings of a long-term leader."Shubman Gill had a great start as a captain and as a player even if they did not get the result," Chappell was quoted as saying by news agency PTI."It was a terrific Test match. Sadly, India didn't finish on the correct side of the ledger. There were a lot of good things for them."advertisementHe went on to highlight the learnings Gill and the Indian team management can take forward."Both Gill and the Indian think tank would have learned a lot on what to take forward. Gill will only get better and better. I think his start was pretty good. Had the team taken more catches and the tail wagged a bit, the results could have been very different."Indeed, dropped catches, particularly during England's fourth-innings push, proved costly. Ben Duckett led the charge with a blistering 149, while Joe Root (53*) and debutant Jamie Smith (44*) saw the visitors home with calm authority.- EndsYou May Also Like
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