With Virat Kohli’s Test retirement, former India coach Ravi Shastri has made his pick for the No. 4 position in the batting lineup for the upcoming Test series against England: Shubman Gill. Kohli’s retirement created a significant opening, and Shastri believes Gill is the ideal choice to fill it.
The No. 4 spot has been a topic of discussion among cricket analysts. Karun Nair, who has returned to the Test team, is also in contention. However, Shastri favors Gill due to his leadership and batting skills.
Shastri also shared his preferred opening pair, supporting KL Rahul to open with Yashasvi Jaiswal. Rahul’s experience in English conditions is an advantage. With Gill moving down the order, the No. 3 spot is now vacant.
Shastri has also shown support for B. Sudharsan. The 23-year-old southpaw has been in excellent form, and Shastri sees the England series as a chance to establish himself in the Test team. Shastri also added Karun Nair and Rishabh Pant to the mix. Shastri believes Gill’s move to No. 4 indicates his growth as a leader and a batter, and believes he can excel in the role.
The first Test of the five-match series is scheduled for June 20. It is the beginning of a new era for Indian cricket, with Shubman Gill as captain, with the spotlight on how this young team performs.