Former India cricketer Sanjay Bangar believes that Shubman Gill’s consistent batting in the ongoing series against England will boost his confidence as a leader in the dressing room. He noted that Gill’s growing self-assurance as captain could shape the way Team India performs in the future.
India are set to face England in the fifth and final Test of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy at The Oval, starting Thursday, July 31. Shubman Gill played a key role in the fourth Test, scoring 103 off 238 balls in the second innings to help India secure a draw in Manchester.
Speaking on Star Sports’ ‘Game Plan,’ Bangar was asked whether Gill’s innings in Manchester could strengthen his leadership qualities.
“What he has done in this particular series would do a world of good to his confidence, not only as a batter but also as a leader, because suddenly, he would find his own voice. The communication that he would have with the group and with the dressing room would be different,” he responded.
“He would be more assertive. These are the aftereffects of having a great start as a leader and being assured in your primary role as a batter. So that is only going to benefit Indian cricket, and also the way this team wants to play in the future,” the former India batting coach added.
“Youngster who’s succeeded in all conditions” – Bangar on Jaiswal before 5th Test
During the same discussion, Sanjay Bangar was asked what impressed him the most about Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul as openers ahead of the fifth Test.
“I think the ability of Yashasvi Jaiswal, because we all know what KL Rahul is capable of. It’s just that he has stamped his authority on this series. As far as Yashasvi Jaiswal is concerned, you are looking at a young guy who has been successful in all conditions now – Australia, West Indies, England, and at home, he has just dominated whichever team he has played against,” he replied.
The former all-rounder praised Jaiswal’s disciplined knock in Manchester’s first innings.
“What I liked about this particular pair, I think the conditions were the most challenging in the first session of the Manchester Test, and how Yashasvi Jaiswal played with a lot of discipline and restraint,” Bangar observed.
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