Matured Gill reflects on lessons from hard-fought England series

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An elated Shubman Gill and Mohammed Siraj looked back on a tough and challenging series on English soil after India’s triumph at The Oval.

Shubman Gill came into the England series with a lot of pressure on his shoulders. The 25-year-old’s last red-ball assignment was the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, where he managed just 93 runs in five innings.

Adding to the challenge was the significant shift in responsibility, as he took over the captaincy following Rohit Sharma’s retirement. With the series ending in a 2-2 draw, Gill admits it has been a steep but enjoyable learning curve for him as both a player and a leader, following India’s thrilling six run win in London that squared the series.

“There are moments like these where you feel the journey is worth it. The moment that we had in the morning. There have been a lot of highs and lows, and that’s kind of expected, especially with sports,” said Gill.

“Obviously, every game or every time you go in to bat, you want to be able to perform. You want to be able to score a century. But unfortunately, that’s not how the game or life works. You should be able to navigate through the highs and lows of life and try to stay balanced throughout.”

Gill, the Captain, shone throughout the series – but more importantly, his contributions with the bat stood out. He amassed 754 runs in ten innings, including three centuries and a double century.

Alongside him was the star of the final Test, Mohammed Siraj, whose five-wicket haul in the final innings proved crucial in securing India’s dramatic six-run victory.

“I always believe in my bowling. I believe in myself that I can take wickets from any situation. This is my only belief. Whether I am bowling the 8th or the 1st spell, I don’t care. But I want to give 100%.”

“Whatever result comes, I will take it. But I will give you 100%. Don’t think too much. I never run after the result. I focus on the process — how much pressure I can build and how I can bowl in partnership. This is my mindset.”

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