Skipper Shubman Gill also faces test as batter in England

Gill’s success in the England Test series on captaincy debut will also depend on how he carries the team as its leading batter

MUMBAI: Shubman Gill has the makings of a good Test captain – highly rated as a batter, he is composed, confident and firm in his calls. He also has enough experience of international cricket. If he clicks, he will become the face of Indian cricket and a fine ambassador for the game. Importantly, like Virat Kohli, he too values Test cricket.

Shubman Gill, who was appointed the new India Test captain on Saturday, after completing his century against England in Visakhapatnam in February last year. (AP)

The 25-year-old does look ready in most aspects. While there is massive optimism over his selection to the most