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Shubman Gill is rewriting history with every outing. The young Indian Test captain has taken the cricketing world by storm, scoring three centuries in just his first two matches as skipper.
In sublime form on English soil, Gill’s artistry with the bat has fans and experts alike wondering if he’s destined to break records that have stood for nearly a century.
Breaking Legends’ Records Early
In his dream run, Gill has already eclipsed Sunil Gavaskar’s record for the most runs by an Indian in a single Test match. Gavaskar’s 344 against West Indies in 1971 now stands second to Gill’s astonishing 430 runs at Edgbaston. He also joined an elite club, becoming only the eighth Indian and the third captain to score hundreds in each innings of a Test.
A Coach’s Vision of Greatness
Sukhwinder Tinku, Gill’s childhood coach, isn’t surprised by his ward’s exploits. “Shubman is just getting started. He’ll make more records,” Tinku said. “His technique is his greatest strength. Even as a youngster, he understood the game deeply and played with remarkable composure.”
On the Cusp of History
After his twin tons, Gill is now third on the list of Indians with the most Test runs in England, with 585 runs. He trails only Rahul Dravid (602) and Virat Kohli (592) and with three matches left in the series, surpassing them seems almost inevitable.
But can he challenge the towering world record of Sir Don Bradman’s 974 runs in a single series, set in the 1930 Ashes? Bradman achieved that in just seven innings at an average of 139.14, a feat untouched for 95 years.
The Stage is Set
Shubman Gill’s current form suggests that even Bradman’s historic numbers may not be out of reach. As the series progresses, cricket fans worldwide will watch with bated breath to see if India’s young leader can etch his name alongside, or even above, the greatest to ever play the game.
