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Shubman Gill to Lead India in 600th Test on Independence Day
Shubman Gill will captain India in their 600th Test match against Sri Lanka on Saturday, which falls on India's Independence Day. The 24-year-old opener said it is a 'huge honour' to lead…
The Story in Brief
Shubman Gill will captain India in their 600th Test match against Sri Lanka on Saturday, which falls on India's Independence Day. The 24-year-old opener said it is a 'huge honour' to lead the side. The match is the first of a two-Test series, as reported by sports.ndtv.com.
The Indian Opinion
While Gill's captaincy debut on Independence Day and India's 600th Test make for a feel-good narrative, the focus should remain on the cricket. His 'huge honour' is genuine, but a captain is judged on results, not ceremonies. The real question: can he lead India to a win in this series?
Source: sports.ndtv.com
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