“I Am Very Proud…” Yuvraj Singh Hails Gill’s Brilliant Captaincy Debut

Poulomi Chakraborty

Yuvraj Singh's Heartfelt Praise For Shubman Gill (Source: @churroupbaby/x.com, @ICC/x.com)Yuvraj Singh's Heartfelt Praise For Shubman Gill (Source: @churroupbaby/x.com, @ICC/x.com)

Despite endless doubts and criticism, Shubman Gill’s captaincy debut at the English soil couldn’t be a better one. After smashing a ton in the first match, Gill helped India to pulled off a brilliant victory while delivering match-winning knocks in the second Test.

As the entire world came together to praise Gill’s brilliance, Yuvraj Singh was no exception. The former Indian cricketer praised the Indian Test captain and expressed hope for many more such impressive innings in the future.

Yuvraj Singh’s Heartfelt Praise For Gill

After taking the reigns as Team India’s Test captain, Shubman Gill was standing in front of a bigger challenge as his captaincy debut was set to happen in English conditions. Batting at No. 4, in place of Virat Kohli, Gill didn’t just fill the void; he silenced his critics with a breathtaking masterclass.

Shubman Gill shone in the series with an amazing start, scoring 430 runs in the second Test, which included a remarkable 269. Speaking to ANI, Yuvraj Singh lauded Gill for his batting brilliance and sharp captaincy, expressing hope for many more such masterclasses in the future.

“Shubman Gill did amazing captaincy and batted really well. I am very proud of him and I am sure that his father will also be very proud…I am very impressed…I hope that he goes on to make a lot of centuries in international cricket,” he said.

Huge Applauds For The Indian Stars

After a heartbreaking defeat in the first Test, Team India made a massive bounce back in the second Test. Gill and Jadeja’s 203-run stand laid the foundation, while Pant’s fiery knock in the second innings and the pace duo of Siraj and Akash Deep sealed the deal. Reflecting on this, Yuvraj Singh acknowledged their exceptional performances.

“The overall performance of the Indian team was outstanding. Mohammed Siraj and Akash Deep bowled amazingly. Ravindra Jadeja and Rishabh Pant batted well…” he said.

Akash Deep’s brilliant 10/187 stole the spotlight and became even more special when he dedicated it to his sister battling cancer. The former Indian all-rounder’s praise for Aakash Deep won hearts.

“I am also very happy for Akash Deep as his sister is recovering from cancer. I will give him a huge hug when I meet him,” he said.

With a 1-1 margin in the series, Team India is all set to face England in the third Test at the iconic Lord’s Cricket Ground. The cricket world is excited for another red-ball thriller.