Team India Test Captain Shubman Gill consulted Sachin Tendulkar, Steve Smith and Kane Williamson before the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy 2025 against England. Gill was uncertain about his batting technology, and three conversations became a turn in his record-breaking run in England.
The right -handed batsman learned about his appointment, which was made public before Captaincy was made public. Gill was told a month ago that he would lead India in the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy during a personal discussion with coach Gautam Gambhir, chief selector Ajit Agkar and a senior board official.
Shubman Gill addressed the long standing defect in his batting technique
Prior to the tour of England, Shubman Gill felt that he had to address a long standing defect in his batting technique. He had a slow transfer of weight in the front leg, which created a difference between the bat and the pad, which led to the dismissal.
Despite this weakness, Gill enjoyed a lot of success, making him reluctant to change him. However, the tough challenge of playing in England assured him that he could no longer ignore the problem.
He started working on reforms during IPL 2025, but the adjustment initially brought uncertainty and conflict. The blame had been uncontrolled over the years, but Gill admitted that it was important to fix it as the best batsman on a tour.
Shubman Gill recorded his first test as captain in England about technical change
According to the Times of India, Shubman Gill recorded his first Test assignment as captain in England, with suspicion whether a twice would be successful or a backfire in his technology.
Gill consulted Sachin Tendulkar, Steve Smith and Kane Williamson, and each introduced a unique perspective. The 25 -year -old absorbed his advice and implemented it effectively in England, where he went to break several batting records.
Gill started the series with 147 runs in the first Test in Leeds. He continued his dominance in Birmingham, recorded scores of 269 and 161 and won the ‘Player of the Match’ award. The Gill ended as the highest run-scorer of the series, scoring 754 runs in 10 innings, including four centuries.
Sachin Tendulkar, Steve Smith, and Kane Williamson advice Shubman Gill ahead of England Tour
According to the publication, Sachin Tendulkar asked Shubman Gill to face his bat mid-off, helping him to avoid delivery on the stump. The right -handed batsman worked hard in the trap to fix the defect.
Steve Smith spoke to Gill to focus on mental and strategic aspects. Smith advised Gill to estimate the length of England pacers and would practice shadow exercises for the construction of muscle memory before functioning your technique perfectly.
Meanwhile, Kane Williamson emphasized patience and body conditions, advised Gill to play close to the body, avoid unnecessary drives, and focused for the first 45 minutes before settling in a long innings.
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