Shubman Gill Joins Elite Test Captaincy Ranks with Century Against Afghanistan
Only Bradman ahead: Gill enters elite Test captaincy list with another century
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Shubman Gill, captain of the Indian Test cricket team, has scored 1,076 runs in 15 innings with an impressive average of 82.76. His latest century against Afghanistan places him among the top Test captains in history, second only to Don Bradman.
- 01Shubman Gill has scored 1,076 runs as captain, averaging 82.76 in 15 innings.
- 02He is the second-fastest Indian captain to reach 1,000 Test runs, achieving it in 15 innings, just behind Sunil Gavaskar.
- 03Gill became the first Indian captain to win a Test match at Edgbaston during the tour of England.
- 04He scored 754 runs during the five-Test series in England, helping India secure a 2-2 draw.
- 05In the one-off Test against Afghanistan, India declared at 564/8, with Gill scoring 126 runs.
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Shubman Gill is experiencing a remarkable phase in his Test career, particularly since becoming the captain of the Indian cricket team. His recent century against Afghanistan has brought his total runs as captain to 1,076 in just 15 innings, resulting in an extraordinary average of 82.76. This achievement positions him among the greatest Test captains in history, second only to the legendary Don Bradman. Gill, who succeeded Rohit Sharma as India's 37th Test captain, is now the second-fastest Indian captain to score 1,000 Test runs, reaching this milestone in 15 innings, just behind Sunil Gavaskar. His leadership was notably highlighted during India's five-Test tour of England, where he scored 754 runs, ensuring a 2-2 draw for the team. In the one-off Test against Afghanistan, Gill continued his impressive form, leading the team to a commanding first innings declaration of 564/8, contributing 126 runs himself. His performance has solidified his place in elite company among Test captains.
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Gill's performance has reinvigorated Indian cricket and boosted team morale.
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