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Daily Tribune
12 hours ago
- Sport
- Daily Tribune
Test series win in England bigger prize than IPL, says India captain Gill
Shubman Gill believes captaining India to a Test series victory in England would be a bigger achievement than winning the Indian Premier League. Gill is set for his first assignment since succeeding Rohit Sharma as Test skipper as he leads a new-look side in the first of five matches against Ben Stokes' England at Headingley this week. Test cricket, for so long the pinnacle of the game, has to compete with T20 franchise leagues around the world and players have multiple commitments. Gill, who won the IPL title with Gujarat Giants in 2022, still views Tests, and especially series wins outside of Asia, as the ultimate achievement. 'You don't get many opportunities as a captain to be able to come to England -- maybe two, if you're the best of your generation, maybe three -- and you get to have a crack at the IPL every year,' the batsman told a pre-match press conference in Leeds yesterday. 'In my opinion winning a Test series in England, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa are bigger.' India will be without the retired trio of Rohit, Virat Kohli and Ravichandran Ashwin as they aim for a first Test series win in England since 2007. Gill did not reveal his team for the first Test at Headingley but confirmed he would step in to Kohli's usual position of four in the batting order. Jasprit Bumrah, Ravindra Jadeja and Rishabh Pant are big-name players but Gill said less experienced members of the India squad were unburdened by past failures in England.
NDTV
a day ago
- Sport
- NDTV
"Get To Crack IPL Every Year": Shubman Gill On Importance Of Test Series Win In England
Shubman Gill believes captaining India to a Test series victory in England would be a bigger achievement than winning the Indian Premier League. Gill is set for his first assignment since succeeding Rohit Sharma as Test skipper as he leads a new-look side in the first of five matches against Ben Stokes' England at Headingley this week. Test cricket, for so long the pinnacle of the game, has to compete with T20 franchise leagues around the world and players have multiple commitments. Gill, who won the IPL title with Gujarat Giants in 2022, still views Tests, and especially series wins outside of Asia, as the ultimate achievement. "You don't get many opportunities as a captain to be able to come to England -- maybe two, if you're the best of your generation, maybe three -- and you get to have a crack at the IPL every year," the batsman told a pre-match press conference in Leeds on Thursday. "In my opinion winning a Test series in England, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa are bigger." India will be without the retired trio of Rohit, Virat Kohli and Ravichandran Ashwin as they aim for a first Test series win in England since 2007. Gill did not reveal his team for the first Test at Headingley but confirmed he would step in to Kohli's usual position of four in the batting order. Jasprit Bumrah, Ravindra Jadeja and Rishabh Pant are big-name players but Gill said less experienced members of the India squad were unburdened by past failures in England. "A lot of people talk about us not having experience but there are positives that we don't really have any baggage coming to England because not all of the players have been to England," he said. "That could be one thing that makes the difference for us because we won't be carrying any baggage. We are all very motivated."
The Advertiser
a day ago
- Sport
- The Advertiser
Beating England bigger than winning IPL: India's Gill
Shubman Gill would prize captaining India to a Test series victory in England higher than going all the way in the Indian Premier League. Gill is set for his first assignment since succeeding Rohit Sharma as skipper as he leads a new-look India side in the first of five Tests against Ben Stokes' England at Headingley this week. The future of Test cricket and how it fits into an increasingly log-jammed calendar is frequently scrutinised in the current landscape of T20 franchise leagues - and none are bigger than the IPL. Gill may be one of the IPL's biggest poster boys and won the title with Gujarat Giants in 2022 but he still views Tests, and especially series wins outside of Asia, as the ultimate achievement. "You don't get many opportunities as a captain to be able to come to England - maybe two, if you're the best of your generation, maybe three - and you get to have a crack at the IPL every year," Gill said. "In my opinion winning a Test series in England, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa are bigger." India will be without retired trio Sharma, Virat Kohli and Ravichandran Ashwin as they bid to seal a first Test series win in England since 2007, having been held to a 2-2 draw last time out. Gill did not reveal his XI but confirmed he will step in to Kohli's usual position of No.4 in the batting order, the position in which the great Sachin Tendulkar made 13,492 of his world-record 15,921 Test runs. Jasprit Bumrah, Ravindra Jadeja, Yashasvi Jaiswal and Rishabh Pant carry heavyweight reputations, as does Gill, who pointed out many others in his team are unburdened by past failures in England. "A lot of people talk about us not having experience but there are positives that we don't really have any baggage coming to England because not all of the players have been to England," he said. "That could be one thing that makes the difference for us because we won't be carrying any baggage. We are all very motivated." Shubman Gill would prize captaining India to a Test series victory in England higher than going all the way in the Indian Premier League. Gill is set for his first assignment since succeeding Rohit Sharma as skipper as he leads a new-look India side in the first of five Tests against Ben Stokes' England at Headingley this week. The future of Test cricket and how it fits into an increasingly log-jammed calendar is frequently scrutinised in the current landscape of T20 franchise leagues - and none are bigger than the IPL. Gill may be one of the IPL's biggest poster boys and won the title with Gujarat Giants in 2022 but he still views Tests, and especially series wins outside of Asia, as the ultimate achievement. "You don't get many opportunities as a captain to be able to come to England - maybe two, if you're the best of your generation, maybe three - and you get to have a crack at the IPL every year," Gill said. "In my opinion winning a Test series in England, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa are bigger." India will be without retired trio Sharma, Virat Kohli and Ravichandran Ashwin as they bid to seal a first Test series win in England since 2007, having been held to a 2-2 draw last time out. Gill did not reveal his XI but confirmed he will step in to Kohli's usual position of No.4 in the batting order, the position in which the great Sachin Tendulkar made 13,492 of his world-record 15,921 Test runs. Jasprit Bumrah, Ravindra Jadeja, Yashasvi Jaiswal and Rishabh Pant carry heavyweight reputations, as does Gill, who pointed out many others in his team are unburdened by past failures in England. "A lot of people talk about us not having experience but there are positives that we don't really have any baggage coming to England because not all of the players have been to England," he said. "That could be one thing that makes the difference for us because we won't be carrying any baggage. We are all very motivated." Shubman Gill would prize captaining India to a Test series victory in England higher than going all the way in the Indian Premier League. Gill is set for his first assignment since succeeding Rohit Sharma as skipper as he leads a new-look India side in the first of five Tests against Ben Stokes' England at Headingley this week. The future of Test cricket and how it fits into an increasingly log-jammed calendar is frequently scrutinised in the current landscape of T20 franchise leagues - and none are bigger than the IPL. Gill may be one of the IPL's biggest poster boys and won the title with Gujarat Giants in 2022 but he still views Tests, and especially series wins outside of Asia, as the ultimate achievement. "You don't get many opportunities as a captain to be able to come to England - maybe two, if you're the best of your generation, maybe three - and you get to have a crack at the IPL every year," Gill said. "In my opinion winning a Test series in England, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa are bigger." India will be without retired trio Sharma, Virat Kohli and Ravichandran Ashwin as they bid to seal a first Test series win in England since 2007, having been held to a 2-2 draw last time out. Gill did not reveal his XI but confirmed he will step in to Kohli's usual position of No.4 in the batting order, the position in which the great Sachin Tendulkar made 13,492 of his world-record 15,921 Test runs. Jasprit Bumrah, Ravindra Jadeja, Yashasvi Jaiswal and Rishabh Pant carry heavyweight reputations, as does Gill, who pointed out many others in his team are unburdened by past failures in England. "A lot of people talk about us not having experience but there are positives that we don't really have any baggage coming to England because not all of the players have been to England," he said. "That could be one thing that makes the difference for us because we won't be carrying any baggage. We are all very motivated."
Perth Now
a day ago
- Sport
- Perth Now
Beating England bigger than winning IPL: India's Gill
Shubman Gill would prize captaining India to a Test series victory in England higher than going all the way in the Indian Premier League. Gill is set for his first assignment since succeeding Rohit Sharma as skipper as he leads a new-look India side in the first of five Tests against Ben Stokes' England at Headingley this week. The future of Test cricket and how it fits into an increasingly log-jammed calendar is frequently scrutinised in the current landscape of T20 franchise leagues - and none are bigger than the IPL. Gill may be one of the IPL's biggest poster boys and won the title with Gujarat Giants in 2022 but he still views Tests, and especially series wins outside of Asia, as the ultimate achievement. "You don't get many opportunities as a captain to be able to come to England - maybe two, if you're the best of your generation, maybe three - and you get to have a crack at the IPL every year," Gill said. "In my opinion winning a Test series in England, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa are bigger." India will be without retired trio Sharma, Virat Kohli and Ravichandran Ashwin as they bid to seal a first Test series win in England since 2007, having been held to a 2-2 draw last time out. Gill did not reveal his XI but confirmed he will step in to Kohli's usual position of No.4 in the batting order, the position in which the great Sachin Tendulkar made 13,492 of his world-record 15,921 Test runs. Jasprit Bumrah, Ravindra Jadeja, Yashasvi Jaiswal and Rishabh Pant carry heavyweight reputations, as does Gill, who pointed out many others in his team are unburdened by past failures in England. "A lot of people talk about us not having experience but there are positives that we don't really have any baggage coming to England because not all of the players have been to England," he said. "That could be one thing that makes the difference for us because we won't be carrying any baggage. We are all very motivated."
France 24
a day ago
- Sport
- France 24
Test series win in England bigger prize than IPL, says India captain Gill
Gill is set for his first assignment since succeeding Rohit Sharma as Test skipper as he leads a new-look side in the first of five matches against Ben Stokes' England at Headingley this week. Test cricket, for so long the pinnacle of the game, has to compete with T20 franchise leagues around the world and players have multiple commitments. Gill, who won the IPL title with Gujarat Giants in 2022, still views Tests, and especially series wins outside of Asia, as the ultimate achievement. "You don't get many opportunities as a captain to be able to come to England -- maybe two, if you're the best of your generation, maybe three -- and you get to have a crack at the IPL every year," the batsman told a pre-match press conference in Leeds on Thursday. "In my opinion winning a Test series in England, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa are bigger." India will be without the retired trio of Rohit, Virat Kohli and Ravichandran Ashwin as they aim for a first Test series win in England since 2007. Gill did not reveal his team for the first Test at Headingley but confirmed he would step in to Kohli's usual position of four in the batting order. Jasprit Bumrah, Ravindra Jadeja and Rishabh Pant are big-name players but Gill said less experienced members of the India squad were unburdened by past failures in England. "A lot of people talk about us not having experience but there are positives that we don't really have any baggage coming to England because not all of the players have been to England," he said. "That could be one thing that makes the difference for us because we won't be carrying any baggage. We are all very motivated."
