Gill to Bat at No. 4: Karthik Voices Support for India’s New Test Captain

With Virat Kohli’s departure from the Test arena, Shubman Gill will be batting at the No. 4 position in the upcoming Test series against England. Dinesh Karthik has shown support for Gill’s ability to perform the role, emphasizing the transition from Kohli’s long-standing dominance. During a press conference on June 18, vice-captain Rishabh Pant confirmed that Gill will take over the spot. Karthik highlighted the importance of Gill adapting his white-ball success into red-ball cricket. While Gill has a decent Test record with 1,893 runs and six centuries, his performance in SENA countries has been inconsistent. Karthik also revealed his preferred playing XI, with Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul as openers, Sai Sudharsan at No. 3, and Shardul Thakur at No. 8. The upcoming series will be a crucial test for Gill as he aims to lead India’s batting lineup and establish a strong presence in Test cricket, potentially paving the way for his legacy.