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Shubman Gill becomes fourth-youngest Indian to 3,000 Test runs
Shubman Gill became the fourth-youngest Indian to reach 3,000 Test runs on Monday, during the opening session of the second Test against Sri Lanka in Colombo. The 26-year-old India captain needed 13…
Shubman Gill became the fourth-youngest Indian to reach 3,000 Test runs on Monday, during the opening session of the second Test against Sri Lanka in Colombo. The 26-year-old India captain needed 13 runs before the match and remained unbeaten on 13 at lunch, with India at 88 for two.
Gill has scored 3,004 runs in 43 Tests at an average of 43.53, including 11 centuries. Sachin Tendulkar remains the youngest Indian to the milestone at 23 years and 228 days. Since taking over as captain, Gill has scored 1,111 runs in 11 Tests at an average of 74.06 with six centuries.
India won the toss and chose to bat. Debutant all-rounder Saransh Jain replaced spinner Kuldeep Yadav, who missed out due to a viral illness. At lunch, Gill and Devdutt Padikkal were at the crease.
Indian Opinion Analysis
Gill's 3,000-run milestone at 26 years and 349 days places him behind only Sachin Tendulkar (23 years, 228 days), Rahul Dravid, and Sunil Gavaskar among Indians. His captaincy average of 74.06 over 11 Tests is unusually high, partly inflated by scores against weaker attacks. The ongoing Colombo Test is part of a two-match series, with India leading after winning the first Test. A win here would extend India's unbeaten streak in Sri Lanka to six series. The next decision point comes after this Test, when selectors will announce India's squad for the upcoming home season against New Zealand and Australia.
Source: rediff.com
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