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Hans India
13 hours ago
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- Hans India
Gill primed to take international stage by storm: Kirsten
Former head coach Gary Kirsten has backed India's new Test captain Shubman Gill to 'take the international stage by storm' in the marquee five-match series against England, starting in Leeds on Friday. Kirsten, who was the mentor of IPL side Gujarat Titans that is led by Gill, feels the 25-year-old has all that it takes to be a good leader. 'I think Shubman is going to be a great leader. He's a smart cricketer -- he's got a good brain for the game and understands his game. He's very talented and a nice human being, which I think is really important,' Kirsten told 'JioHotstar.' 'When you come into these leadership positions, you're going to be put under pressure, and your leadership will be tested. For any young leader, your ability to learn how to lead, improve, and grow is constantly under scrutiny. But I believe he has all the raw materials to become a really good leader,' he added. Kirsten said from whatever he has seen of Gill, the Punjab player delivers on what he says. Gill has played only 32 Tests and averages just over 30 in the format. 'The one thing I really like about Shubman is that he walks the talk. He's very organised, very diligent with his training and preparation, and that sets a great example for other players. I think he's primed to take on the international stage by storm,' the South African batting great said. Gill faces a stern challenge leading the side in testing English conditions, and he has to show patience and composure to succeed on the demanding tour, feels former head coach Ravi Shastri. With India going through a transition phase following the retirements of Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma and R Ashwin, the BCCI has entrusted Gill to lead the Indian Test team. 'I think, take your time,' Shastri said on 'The ICC Review', offering his initial guidance to the 25-year-old Gill. 'It's not going to be easy. He's (Gill) been asked to do a tough job, that is to captain India on a tour of England.' It is still early days in Gill's Test career, with the youngster amassing 1893 runs at an average of 35.05 in 32 matches, since making his debut in December 2020. Besides his batting, Gill's leadership skills will be put to test in England, where India last won a Test series in 2007. Shastri believes the tour to England could be learning exposure for Gill, who has the experience of captaining Gujarat Titans in the IPL. 'It's never easy, but I think he will learn from this exposure. What I saw of him in the IPL with the Gujarat Titans, he seemed very composed and calm. He's got a good temperament,' he said.
Hindustan Times
a day ago
- Sport
- Hindustan Times
Gary Kisten gives bold statement on Shubman Gill; Matthew Hayden adopts reserved approach before India vs England
As Indian cricket enters a new era with Shubman Gill taking the reins of the Test team, the young opener is receiving strong endorsements from cricketing legends Gary Kirsten and Matthew Hayden. Both former internationals have seen enough of the 25-year-old to believe he has what it takes to lead India in the most demanding format of the game. Kirsten, who served as a mentor for Gill-led Gujarat Titans in the IPL, spoke highly of the young captain's temperament, intelligence, and character. 'I think Shubman is going to be a great leader. He's a smart cricketer — he's got a good brain for the game and understands his own game well,' Kirsten told JioHotstar. 'He's very talented and a nice human being, which I think is really important.' According to Kirsten, the transition into leadership, particularly at the international level, comes with its own pressures, and how a young player responds to those challenges often defines their trajectory. "When you come into these leadership positions, you're going to be put under pressure, and your leadership will be tested. Your ability to learn, grow, and improve is constantly under scrutiny,' he explained. 'But I believe he has all the raw materials to become a really good leader.' Kirsten further praised Gill's professionalism and dedication to his craft. He said that from what he has observed during their time together in the IPL, Gill is someone who 'walks the talk.' 'He's very organised, very diligent with his training and preparation, and that sets a great example for other players. I think he's primed to take on the international stage by storm,' added the former India coach, who guided the national team to World Cup glory in 2011. Former Australian opener Matthew Hayden adopted a slightly reserved approach while backing Gill's potential. He noted the challenges Gill will inevitably face as India's Test captain. 'He will have to find his footing in Test match cricket. There's a very small sample size when it comes to his experience here in England,' Hayden pointed out, acknowledging the difficulty of leading in foreign conditions. Hayden was quick to temper expectations, reminding fans of the legacy Gill is inheriting. 'Virat Kohli, for instance, is India's most successful Test captain in terms of win percentage, so it's not fair to compare. Building a legacy takes time,' he said. However, the towering Australian was optimistic about Gill's long-term prospects. 'Shubman is a very good player, and he's got all the attributes needed to succeed in English conditions. We've already had a glimpse of his leadership across other teams, and there's no doubt he has the potential to grow into the role.' With glowing endorsements from two stalwarts of the game, the cricketing world will watch with interest as Shubman Gill begins his journey as India's Test captain — a role filled with prestige, expectation, and the promise of a new chapter in Indian cricket.
Indian Express
a day ago
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- Indian Express
‘He's primed to take on the international stage by storm': Gary Kirsten lauds Shubman Gill
Former World Cup winning coach with India, Gary Kirsten said that new Test captain Shubman Gill is primed to take the international stage by storm when he leads a transitioning India side against England in a 5-match Test series, set to start on Friday. 'I think Shubman is going to be a great leader. He's a smart cricketer — he's got a good brain for the game and understands his game. He's very talented and a nice human being, which I think is really important. When you come into these leadership positions, you're going to be put under pressure, and your leadership will be tested. For any young leader, your ability to learn how to lead, improve, and grow is constantly under scrutiny. But I believe he has all the raw materials to become a really good leader,' Kirsten told JioHotstar. 'The one thing I really like about Shubman is that he walks the talk. He's very organised, very diligent with his training and preparation, and that sets a great example for other players. I think he's primed to take on the international stage by storm,' the Gujarat Titans mentor added. Former Australia batter Matthew Hayden also echoed Kirsten's views but also said that Gill had big shoes to fill. 'He will have to find his footing in Test match cricket. There's a very small sample size when it comes to his experience here in England. But it takes time to build a legacy and become a legend. Virat Kohli, for instance, is India's most successful Test captain in terms of win percentage, so it's not fair to compare. Shubman is a very good player, and he's got all the attributes needed to succeed in English conditions,' he said. 'We've already had a glimpse of his leadership across other teams, and there's no doubt he has the potential to grow into the role,' he added.
India Today
a day ago
- Sport
- India Today
Shubman Gill walks the talk, primed to take international stage by storm: Gary Kirsten
Gary Kirsten praised new India Test captain Shubman Gill and said that the 25-year-old is primed to take the international stage by storm. Gill is set for his first assignment as the new skipper of the Test side and will play as the No.4 batter for the team after the retirements of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. The 25-year-old did a fantastic job as skipper of the GT side that made it to the playoffs of the IPL 2025 and has been involved in the leadership group of the white-ball teams as the designated vice-captain. Kirsten worked with Gill during their time together at GT and praised him by saying he is a great leader. The former India coach said that Gill has a good cricket brain and understands the game well. advertisementKirsten feels that as a young leader, you're bound to get tested and your ability to learn how to lead, improve and grow will be constantly under scrutiny. The former India coach believes that Gill has all the raw materials to become a really good leader. 'I think Shubman is going to be a great leader. He's a smart cricketer—he's got a good brain for the game and understands his game. He's very talented and a nice human being, which I think is really important. When you come into these leadership positions, you're going to be put under pressure, and your leadership will be tested. For any young leader, your ability to learn how to lead, improve, and grow is constantly under scrutiny. But I believe he has all the raw materials to become a really good leader," said Kirsten. 'Gill sets an example for other players'advertisementKirsten also said that Gill walks the talk and sets an example for other players by being organised and diligent with his training and preparation. "The one thing I really like about Shubman is that he walks the talk. He's very organised, very diligent with his training and preparation, and that sets a great example for other players. I think he's primed to take on the international stage by storm,' said Kirsten. The first Test between England and India will get underway from Friday, June 20. Must Watch
Time of India
a day ago
- Sport
- Time of India
IND vs ENG: 'Primed to take the stage by storm' - Gary Kirsten's bold prediction about India's new Test captain Shubman Gill
Shubman Gill As India gear up for the five-match Test series against England starting Friday at Headingley, former India head coach Gary Kirsten has thrown his weight behind new Test captain Shubman Gill , predicting a bright future for the 25-year-old in his first full leadership assignment. Kirsten, who closely worked with Gill at Gujarat Titans in the IPL, described the young batter as a "smart cricketer" and a "nice human being," two qualities he believes are essential for a successful leader. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! 'I think Shubman is going to be a great leader. He's got a good brain for the game and understands it well,' Kirsten told JioHotstar. 'When you're in a leadership role, you're constantly under pressure and scrutiny. But he has all the raw materials to become a really good leader.' Poll Do you believe Shubman Gill will be a successful Test captain for India? Yes, definitely No, not sure Maybe, depends on performance I have my doubts Gill, who has played 32 Tests and averages a shade over 30, is stepping into a high-pressure role previously held by stalwarts like Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma . Yet, Kirsten believes his dedication and character make him ready for the challenge. 'The one thing I like about Shubman is that he walks the talk. He's very organised, very diligent in training, and that sets a great example,' he said. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Global Architecture Comes to SPR Signature Cloverdale Launch Signature Global Book Now Undo 'He's primed to take the international stage by storm.' Nick Knight EXCLUSIVE: On Shubman Gill and absence of Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma in England Former Australian opener Matthew Hayden also echoed Kirsten's sentiments, while cautioning that Gill has big shoes to fill. 'There's a small sample size of his Test experience in England. But he has the qualities to succeed and grow into the role,' Hayden remarked. Game On Season 1 kicks off with Sakshi Malik's inspiring story. Watch Episode 1 here
