Former India all-rounder Yuvraj Singh has heaped praise on Shubman Gill following the youngster’s impressive start as India’s new Test captain. Speaking to ANI, Yuvraj lauded both Gill’s leadership and batting during the recently concluded second Test against England at Edgbaston. Gill led India to a historic victory at Edgbaston, their first-ever Test win at the venue.
“Shubman Gill did amazing captaincy and batted really well. I am very proud of him and I am sure that his father will also be very proud,” said Yuvraj. “I am very impressed… I hope that he goes on to make a lot of centuries in international cricket.”
Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! Gill, who took over as India’s Test captain after Rohit Sharma’s retirement, has hit the ground running. In the second Test at Edgbaston, the 25-year-old scored a magnificent double century in the first innings and followed it up with a composed hundred in the second, finishing with 269 runs.
He also impressed with his calm leadership, clever field placements, and support for his bowlers during critical phases of the game. With two Tests done and the series level at 1-1, Gill has already made his mark as a captain.
Yuvraj, who mentored Gill during his early cricketing journey in Punjab, has closely followed the youngster’s progress. His recent comments reflect the joy of seeing a talented player step into a leadership role and deliver under pressure.
The third Test begins on July 10 at Lord’s, with India riding high on confidence.
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