Gill, Rahul tons put India in command on day 1
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Shubman Gill, India's captain, smashed a masterful, unbeaten 103 runs off just 138 deliveries on Day 1 of the one-off Test match against Afghanistan and etched his name in the history books.
Sai Sudharsan, backed by coach Gautam Gambhir and captain Shubman Gill, expressed immense freedom after scoring a gritty 81 against Afghanistan. He highlighted the mental certainty provided by their support,
India’s selection committee has asked Shubman Gill to prioritise Test and ODI cricket through the 2027 World Cup cycle, aiming to manage his workload and prevent burnout despite his strong IPL 2026 season.
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Shubman Gill earns massive backing ahead of Afghanistan Test: ‘Great ambassador after Virat Kohli’
Saba Karim believes Shubman has both the game and the mindset to carry Indian Test cricket forward in the years ahead.
Former India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has backed Test captain Shubman Gill to become a key figure in India's future in the longest format, saying the batter's success could have a major impact on the team's next phase.