• Shubman Gill talked about the experience of working under head coach Gautam Gambhir.

  • India's white-ball series against Sri Lanka commenced on July 27.

Shubman Gill spills beans on working under the newly appointed head coach Gautam Gambhir
Shubman Gill on working with Gautam Gambhir (Image Source: X)

In a recent press conference, Shubman Gill, India’s newly appointed vice-captain for ODI and T20I formats, shared his insights into Gautam Gambhir‘s coaching approach. With the India tour of Sri Lanka 2024 on the horizon, Gill’s comments shed light on the evolving dynamics within the team and the strategic vision shaping their upcoming matches.

Shubman Gill on playing under new head coach Gautam Gambhir 

Gill, who is preparing for the series against Sri Lanka, expressed his enthusiasm about working under Gambhir’s guidance. Reflecting on their initial interactions, Gill remarked, “We’ve had just two practice sessions with Gautam Gambhir so far. This is my first experience working with him, but his communication has been exceptionally clear from the start. He precisely understands what he expects from each player and has a strategic vision for harnessing our strengths.

Gill on Suryakumar Yadav and Gambhir’s similar mindset

The vice-captain also touched upon the synergy between the new T20I captain, Suryakumar Yadav, and Gambhir and talked about their similar mindset. He said, “There is a strong alignment in the thinking and mindset of Suryakumar Yadav and Gautam Gambhir. Having played under Surya bhai in South Africa, I can attest to their similar approach and understanding of the game. This cohesion is bound to reflect positively on our performance on the field.

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Gill topped the batting charts in the recent T20I series against Zimbabwe 

Gill’s recent form further underscores his growing stature in Indian cricket. He captained the Indian team during a five-match T20 series against Zimbabwe, emerging as the highest run-scorer with 170 runs across the series. His impressive leadership and batting skills have solidified his position as one of the most promising young talents in the sport.

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