IND vs Eng: ‘Primed to take stage by Storm – Gary Kirsten’s bold prediction about India’s new Test Captain Shubman Gill | Cricket news

As India has gearted for the five -match Test series against England starting on Friday, former India head coach Gary Kirsten has thrown his weight behind the new Test Captain Shubman Gill, predicting a bright future for 25 years in his first full leadership assignment.Kirsten, who worked closely with Gill in Gujarat Titans in the IPL, described the young batsman as a “smart cricketer” and a “good person”, two qualities believe that he is essential for a successful leader.Go beyond the border with our YouTube channel. Subscribe now!“I think Shubman is going to be a great leader. He has a good mind for the game and understands it well,” Kirsten told Gehotstar. “When you are in the role of a leadership, you are in constant pressure and investigation. But they have all raw materials to really become a good leader. ,

Gill, who has played 32 Tests and averages more than 30, is first stepping into a high pressure role organized by stallwarts such as Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma. Nevertheless, Kirsten believes that his dedication and character prepares him for a challenge.He said, “I like one thing about Shubman that he talks. He is very organized, very hardworking in training, and is a great example,” he said. “He is proclaimed to take international platform from the storm.”

Former Australian opener Matthew Hayden also echoed Kirsten’s feelings, while warning that Gill had big shoes to fill.Hayden commented, “There is a small sample size of his test experience in England. But he has the properties of succeeding and developing in the role.”