The playing eleven has not yet been selected for the Test match between India and England starting on June 20, in such a situation, the concern is clear that India is missing Rohit and Virat, the opening pair has been found for India but there is no information yet about the player playing at number 3, in such a situation, many questions are arising among the fans whether Rohit and Virat have retired early from the Test match.
Ravindra Jadeja is the only senior player in this Indian team:
After the retirement of Virat and Rohit, the team has players like Ravindra Jadeja who have a lot of experience, he has also been a part of the 2018 and 2021 series, in such a situation, it becomes even more important to support Ravindra Jadeja along with Shubman as a senior player.
In the last two WTC cycles: Only 6 Indians scored 1300+ runs Only 3 Indians took 100+ wickets Ravindra Jadeja is the only Indian to achieve both. Dropping him especially after the retirement of 3 experienced players would be a massive blunder.
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Shubman will have to make extra efforts
Shubman Gill, who is struggling with his form, will have to give his extra effort in a difficult situation like England, he will have to play well to balance his team and this will be his challenge, Shubman Gill has not been able to perform well in England so far
Shubhman’s performance in England
| Tour (Format/Test) | Matches (Tests) | Innings | Runs | Average | 100s/50s | Notable Innings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 2022 (Edgbaston) | 1 | 2 | See below² | 14.66 | 0 / 0 | Dismissed twice by Anderson |
| England tours overall | 3 Tests | — | 88 | 14.66 | 0 / 0 | Clearly struggled early |
| Across 10 Tests vs England¹ | 10 | 18 | 592 | 37.00 | 2 / 3 | 110 highest score |
| Overall Test career | 32 | 59 | 1,893 | 35.05 | 5 / 7 | — |
| Overseas Tests (15 matches) | 15 | — | 716 | 27.54 | 1 / 2 | Only 1 ton abroad |
Key highlights:
- Limited exposure in England: Only 3 Tests in England, scoring 88 runs at 14.66 avg, with two dismissals by James Anderson in his sole match there.
- Challenge away from home: Across all overseas Tests, he averages ~27.5 with just 1 century—highlighting a performance dip outside India.
- Strong in home Tests: At home, Gill has a higher average (~42) and full run of form, but dropping overseas.
- Against England overall: In 10 Tests vs England, he has amassed 592 runs at 37, including 2 centuries (highest 110), indicating more comfort in Indian conditions.
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Shubman Gill’s England record shows significant promise at home but persistent struggles in English conditions. His overseas averages lag behind his home stats, suggesting the upcoming summer (June–August) will be a vital test of his adaptability and consistency outside India.
