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Business Standard
3 days ago
- Sport
- Business Standard
ENG vs IND tour is exam for Gill, good batting key to good captaincy: Karim
The upcoming England tour will be an exam for new Test leader Shubman Gill and his success as captain may depend on his own batting performance, reckons former India selector Saba Karim. India kick-started a new era in Test cricket with the appointment of Gill as captain following retirements of stalwarts such as Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Ravichandran Ashwin in quick succession. Gill is a gifted player but he is yet to flourish as a Test batter, managing just 1,893 runs in 32 Tests at an average just under 32, with four centuries. While his technique is compact and batting has flair, he's yet to deliver the kind of consistent, match-winning performances that mark elite Test batters. Yet, Saba Karim remains confident. "This is an examination for him. I am sure he's ready and up for it," Karim told PTI Videos on the sidelines of FIT India: Sunday on Cycle event on Sunday. "This is a big opportunity for him as a player. He needs to perform with the bat there, if he is able to do so then automatically his captaincy will also flourish," said Karim, suggesting that success in one area will boost confidence in the other. The former wicket-keeper batter however, sees the bigger picture. He acknowledged the balance in the current Indian squad, especially the mix of young blood and experienced names. "I do expect some good results from this young Indian side. The matches will really competitive and I think they are ready for it," he added. Karim also praised Karun Nair for his double hundred against England Lions and named Sai Sudharsan as the batter to watch out for alongside Nair in the series. "Karun (Nair) played well, he now has experience. Sai seems to have grown in stature as an all-format cricketer. He is gaining experience now, I am excited to see how this combination does in England." In the bowling department, India will miss seasoned Mohammad Shami, who remains out due to fitness concerns. Punjab pacer Arshdeep Singh is part of the squad and is expected to make an impact. "He (Arshdeep) is a very talented seamer, the previous experience in England will help him and the conditions as well team had to look beyond Shami and I think they picked the right guy, excited to see him in action as well," he said. Karim was the chief guest at the 25th edition of the Fit India Sunday cycle event. "Such initiatives are crucial in inspiring people to make fitness a priority and build a stronger, healthier nation. It's great to see widespread community involvement and enthusiasm," he concluded. (Only the headline and picture of this report may have been reworked by the Business Standard staff; the rest of the content is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.)
NDTV
3 days ago
- Sport
- NDTV
England Tour Is Exam For Shubman Gill: Ex-India Star On Test Captain
The upcoming England tour will be an exam for new Test leader Shubman Gill and his success as captain may depend on his own batting performance, reckons former India selector Saba Karim. India kick-started a new era in Test cricket with the appointment of Gill as captain following retirements of stalwarts such as Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Ravichandran Ashwin in quick succession. Gill is a gifted player but he is yet to flourish as a Test batter, managing just 1,893 runs in 32 Tests at an average just under 32, with four centuries. While his technique is compact and batting has flair, he's yet to deliver the kind of consistent, match-winning performances that mark elite Test batters. Yet, Saba Karim remains confident. "This is an examination for him. I am sure he's ready and up for it," Karim told PTI Videos on the sidelines of FIT India: Sunday on Cycle event on Sunday. "This is a big opportunity for him as a player. He needs to perform with the bat there, if he is able to do so then automatically his captaincy will also flourish," said Karim, suggesting that success in one area will boost confidence in the other. The former wicket-keeper batter however, sees the bigger picture. He acknowledged the balance in the current Indian squad, especially the mix of young blood and experienced names. "I do expect some good results from this young Indian side. The matches will really competitive and I think they are ready for it," he added. Karim also praised Karun Nair for his double hundred against England Lions and named Sai Sudharsan as the batter to watch out for alongside Nair in the series. "Karun (Nair) played well, he now has experience. Sai seems to have grown in stature as an all-format cricketer. He is gaining experience now, I am excited to see how this combination does in England." In the bowling department, India will miss seasoned Mohammad Shami, who remains out due to fitness concerns. Punjab pacer Arshdeep Singh is part of the squad and is expected to make an impact. "He (Arshdeep) is a very talented seamer, the previous experience in England will help him and the conditions as well team had to look beyond Shami and I think they picked the right guy, excited to see him in action as well," he said. Karim was the chief guest at the 25th edition of the Fit India Sunday cycle event. "Such initiatives are crucial in inspiring people to make fitness a priority and build a stronger, healthier nation. It's great to see widespread community involvement and enthusiasm," he concluded.
News18
3 days ago
- Sport
- News18
Former Selector Says India's Tour Of England An 'Examination' For Shubman Gill
Last Updated: Former selector Saba Karim believes Shubman Gill's batting performance will be key to his leadership success in England. The upcoming England tour presents a significant test for India's new Test captain, Shubman Gill, with his leadership success potentially hinging on his batting performance, according to former India selector Saba Karim. India has embarked on a new era in Test cricket, appointing Gill as captain following the retirements of stalwarts Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Ravichandran Ashwin. While undoubtedly talented, Gill's Test record remains modest, with 1,893 runs in 32 Tests at an average of just under 32, including four centuries. Despite a sound technique and stylish batting, he has yet to consistently deliver the match-winning performances expected of elite Test batsmen. However, Saba Karim remains optimistic. 'This is an examination for him. I am sure he's ready and up for it," Karim told PTI Videos at the FIT India: Sunday on Cycle event. 'This is a big opportunity for him as a player. He needs to perform with the bat there, and if he can do so, his captaincy will also thrive," Karim added, suggesting a strong correlation between batting form and leadership effectiveness. The former wicketkeeper-batsman also noted the balanced composition of the current Indian squad, highlighting the blend of youth and experience. 'I expect good results from this young Indian side. The matches will be competitive, and I think they are ready for it," he commented. Karim commended Karun Nair's double century against the England Lions and highlighted Sai Sudharsan as a player to watch alongside Nair in the series. 'Karun played well and now has experience. Sai has grown in stature as an all-format cricketer. He is gaining experience, and I am excited to see how this combination performs in England." India's bowling attack will miss the experience of Mohammad Shami, who remains sidelined due to fitness concerns. Punjab pacer Arshdeep Singh, included in the squad, is expected to make an impact. 'Arshdeep is a very talented seamer. His previous experience in England will benefit him, and the team needed to look beyond Shami. I think they picked the right guy, and I am excited to see him in action," Karim stated. Karim, the chief guest at the 25th edition of the Fit India Sunday cycle event, concluded, 'Such initiatives are crucial in inspiring people to prioritise fitness and build a stronger, healthier nation. It's great to see widespread community involvement and enthusiasm." First Published: June 01, 2025, 14:21 IST
Time of India
3 days ago
- Sport
- Time of India
England tour is exam for Shubman Gill, good batting key to good captaincy: Saba Karim
Live Events (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel The upcoming England tour will be an exam for new Test leader Shubman Gill and his success as captain may depend on his own batting performance, reckons former India selector Saba Karim India kick-started a new era in Test cricket with the appointment of Gill as captain following retirements of stalwarts such as Rohit Sharma , Virat Kohli and Ravichandran Ashwin in quick is a gifted player but he is yet to flourish as a Test batter, managing just 1,893 runs in 32 Tests at an average just under 32, with four his technique is compact and batting has flair, he's yet to deliver the kind of consistent, match-winning performances that mark elite Test batters. Yet, Saba Karim remains confident."This is an examination for him. I am sure he's ready and up for it," Karim told PTI Videos on the sidelines of FIT India: Sunday on Cycle event on Sunday."This is a big opportunity for him as a player. He needs to perform with the bat there, if he is able to do so then automatically his captaincy will also flourish," said Karim, suggesting that success in one area will boost confidence in the former wicket-keeper batter however, sees the bigger picture. He acknowledged the balance in the current Indian squad, especially the mix of young blood and experienced names."I do expect some good results from this young Indian side. The matches will really competitive and I think they are ready for it," he also praised Karun Nair for his double hundred against England Lions and named Sai Sudharsan as the batter to watch out for alongside Nair in the series."Karun (Nair) played well, he now has experience. Sai seems to have grown in stature as an all-format cricketer. He is gaining experience now, I am excited to see how this combination does in England."In the bowling department, India will miss seasoned Mohammad Shami , who remains out due to fitness concerns. Punjab pacer Arshdeep Singh is part of the squad and is expected to make an impact."He (Arshdeep) is a very talented seamer, the previous experience in England will help him and the conditions as well team had to look beyond Shami and I think they picked the right guy, excited to see him in action as well," he was the chief guest at the 25th edition of the Fit India Sunday cycle event."Such initiatives are crucial in inspiring people to make fitness a priority and build a stronger, healthier nation. It's great to see widespread community involvement and enthusiasm," he concluded.
Mint
3 days ago
- Sport
- Mint
England tour is exam for Gill, good batting key to good captaincy: Karim
New Delhi, Jun 1 (PTI) The upcoming England tour will be an exam for new Test leader Shubman Gill and his success as captain may depend on his own batting performance, reckons former India selector Saba Karim. India kick-started a new era in Test cricket with the appointment of Gill as captain following retirements of stalwarts such as Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Ravichandran Ashwin in quick succession. Gill is a gifted player but he is yet to flourish as a Test batter, managing just 1,893 runs in 32 Tests at an average just under 32, with four centuries. While his technique is compact and batting has flair, he's yet to deliver the kind of consistent, match-winning performances that mark elite Test batters. Yet, Saba Karim remains confident. "This is an examination for him. I am sure he's ready and up for it," Karim told PTI Videos on the sidelines of FIT India: Sunday on Cycle event on Sunday. "This is a big opportunity for him as a player. He needs to perform with the bat there, if he is able to do so then automatically his captaincy will also flourish," said Karim, suggesting that success in one area will boost confidence in the other. The former wicket-keeper batter however, sees the bigger picture. He acknowledged the balance in the current Indian squad, especially the mix of young blood and experienced names. "I do expect some good results from this young Indian side. The matches will really competitive and I think they are ready for it," he added. Karim also praised Karun Nair for his double hundred against England Lions and named Sai Sudharsan as the batter to watch out for alongside Nair in the series. "Karun (Nair) played well, he now has experience. Sai seems to have grown in stature as an all-format cricketer. He is gaining experience now, I am excited to see how this combination does in England." In the bowling department, India will miss seasoned Mohammad Shami, who remains out due to fitness concerns. Punjab pacer Arshdeep Singh is part of the squad and is expected to make an impact. "He (Arshdeep) is a very talented seamer, the previous experience in England will help him and the conditions as well team had to look beyond Shami and I think they picked the right guy, excited to see him in action as well," he said. Karim was the chief guest at the 25th edition of the Fit India Sunday cycle event. "Such initiatives are crucial in inspiring people to make fitness a priority and build a stronger, healthier nation. It's great to see widespread community involvement and enthusiasm," he concluded.
