Australian cricket legend and former Indian head coach Greg Chappell questioned the leadership of Shubman Gill after India’s dramatic collapse in the third Test against England at Lord’s. Chappell believes that Shubman Gill failed to show the necessary clarity and authority in a high -pressure pursuit, and it allowed England to dive and turn on the match in their favor in Lord’s.
Gill’s bat was silent in the third Test, both scored 16 and 6 in the innings, but he got stuck in hot-field exchanges throughout the match at Lord’s. The young Indian captain was disconnected when his team needed the most direction on day 4, and England paid him for it.
Greg Chappell slaves Shubman Gill at Lord’s for the confused chase of India
Chappell said that the final stage of the game exposed a serious defect under Gill’s captaincy, as he did not have a clear plan to deal with the situation. While chasing, Ravindra Jadeja was a only warrior, and the former head coach felt that the message from the dressing room should have asked him to go to win, as he had reduced just 22 runs from the target at Lord’s on the last day.
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The chapels were surprised by the fact that the Indian captain failed to guide his players through a crisis, whipping them for themselves without a clear strategy. Australian Great also slammed Ravindra Jadeja’s defensive approach during the 193 -run chase against England.
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Greg Chappell wrote in his column for ESPNCRICINFO: “The truth is that Jadeja was the only recognized batsman. If India had to chase the target, he would have to take the risks calculated. His job was not to leave the balls and collect solo – it was to win the match. This clarity should come from the captain, the dressing room.
He needed to tell directly: “You are the man who has to do this. The tail job is to hang there with you, but you should go to win. And this is the place where Gill’s leadership challenge becomes very real. He must start installing those expectations – clearly, frequent and frequent.”
Greg Chappell requested Shubman Gill to take full charge of the Indian Test team
Chappell has urged Shubman Gill to take full charge of the Indian testing team not only with his words, but also with strong tasks and clear direction. He believes that Gill should shape the team’s identity and especially increase standards in the field.
He explained, “Gill should define what kind of team he wants.
The former Australian captain believes Gill needs to be developed as a strong leader beyond his batting. He said that the great captains know how to communicate clearly and peacefully, whether during training, on the field, or in the dressing room, Gill cannot only rely on his runs.
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‘Great captain is great communicator’
Chapel said, “The great captain is a great communicator. Gill should be one – and quickly. Whether it is in training, or during a break, in the dressing room, clear, calm communication is essential. His bat cannot always talk. He should learn to speak in a way that the group aligns, encourages faith, and believes.”
Finally, Chapel has predicted that Gill is set to face his biggest test as a leader in the upcoming fourth Test against England in Manchester. Australians said that the Indian captain should now lead with peace, clarity and confidence as the time is running out, and needs a composed captain who can inspire and guide the team under pressure.