Gill's Captaincy Under Fire After Headingley Loss: Critics Cite Lack of Kohli's Aura

Gill's Captaincy Under Fire After Headingley Loss: Critics Cite Lack of Kohli's Aura

 00:45 28/06/2025

England defeated India by five wickets in the first Test at Headingley, chasing down a target of 371, with Ben Duckett scoring a remarkable 149. Shubman Gill's captaincy debut faced scrutiny from former captains Nasser Hussain and Ravi Shastri, who questioned his on-field leadership and tactical decisions.
Shubman Gill's Captaincy Debut: Bold Statements, Learning Curves, and Tactical Questions in England Series

Shubman Gill's Captaincy Debut: Bold Statements, Learning Curves, and Tactical Questions in England Series

 03:45 27/06/2025

Shubman Gill aimed to be the series' top scorer and scored a century on his captaincy debut. However, India lost the first Test against England. While his batting wasn't affected, his leadership is developing. Coach Gautam Gambhir supports Gill. Ravichandran Ashwin suggested using Shardul Thakur earlier. Gill remained composed, but his field placements faced criticism.
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