IND vs Eng: How India’s last 10 Test captain stepped into his debut matches – and where Shubman Gill is standing. Cricket news
As Shubman Gill stepped on the field in Headingly, everyone’s eyes were on India’s new, youngest Test captain. At the age of only 25, Gill was handed over reins at the time of infection – and huge expectations. However, a story did not begin at the beginning of his captaincy. Despite dominating a large part of India’s match, the 371 notable pursuit of England assigned his first loss as a five -wicket as a skipper. A promising first-time century showed its intention with the bat, but the final result reminded everyone how cricket cricket could be cricket for a young leader. Here is a look how Gill started his journey as leaders before the last 10 Indian test captains:Jasprit Bumrah (2022, Birmingham vs England) Bumrah became the first fast bowler of Captain India in the Test in decades. He took five wickets in the match, but England chased 378 and won by seven wickets.Rohit Sharma (2022, Mohali vs Sri Lanka) Rohit began his captaincy term in style, leading India to win an innings and 222 runs. Although he scored only 29 runs, it was a major team performance in his debut test as a skipper.KL Rahul (2022, Johannesburg vs South Africa) Rahul scored 50 in the first innings, but did not stop India from slipping for a seven -wicket defeat. His brief tenure as a stand-in captain showed the promise but there was a lack of a result for the match.
Ajinkya Rahane (2017, Dharmasala vs Australia) Rahane led the front with calm assurance, directing India to a comfortable win of eight wickets. His knock of 46 and an unbeaten 38* helped seal the series.Virat Kohli (2014, Adelaide vs Australia) Kohli’s captaincy was a memorable beginning. Taking charge in Adelaide, he scored in both innings for centuries – 115 and 141 – and almost directed India to a dramatic victory. Although India lost by 48 runs, Kohli made a powerful statement as a leader and batsman.Quiz: Who is that IPL player?MS Dhoni (2008, Kanpur vs South Africa) Dhoni’s Test captaincy began with a win. He made 32 in his only innings and India easily chased a small fourth innings.Anil Kumbal (2007, Delhi vs Pakistan) India’s legendary spinner started a dream as captain, took 7 wickets in the match and helped India to win six wickets in contesting elections closely.Virender Sehwag (2005, Ahmedabad vs Sri Lanka) Sehwag had a forgetful outing with a bat with a score of 20 and 0 – but India won by 259 runs, thanking others for a strong performance from others.Rahul Dravid (2003, Mohali vs New Zealand) Dravid’s captaincy ended in a draw. With the bat, he managed only in 13 and 5, in a match in a total match of New Zealand’s big first-one.Sourav Ganguly (2000, Dhaka vs Bangladesh) Ganguly started with a commanding win against Bangladesh. He scored 84 runs and easily pursued a small target, kickstarting an important leadership era in Indian cricket. With this legacy behind him, Gill has taken his first step and despite the difficult results, towards shaping India’s future in Test cricket.
