Shubman Gill does not realize the responsibility of captaincy: Dinesh Karthik told the Indian captain.

Delhi: Former Team India cricketer and current commentator Dinesh Karthik believes that Shubman Gill has not yet understood how big is the Indian Test captain is. After Rohit Sharma’s retirement, Gill has been given the command of the Test team. The five -match Test series against England starting from June 20 will be his first test.

Dinesh Karthik expressed concern

Dinesh Karthik said that Shubman Gill has no idea about how much challenge he is going to face. He told that it is not easy for any team to visit England. Teams with many legendary players have been struggling here.

‘Gill is going in the lion’s mouth’

Karthik said in Sky Sports Cricket Podcast, “I don’t think Gill still realizes how big it is to become an Indian Test captain. He is going in the mouth of a lion. It is not easy to play cricket in a country like England. Many big teams have failed here.”

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Weak bowling beneficial for India

However, Karthik also said that the current bowling of England is weak, which can benefit India. He said, “The good thing for Gill is that England’s bowling is currently weak. This is the only positive thing that can go in favor of India. England’s batting will definitely compete with India, but the bowling is still in improvement.”

England team hit injuries to bear injuries

The England team is also struggling with the problems of injuries before this series. Fast bowler Mark Wood is out of the first three Tests. Jofra Archer will not play in the initial match and Gus Atkinson is also recovering from the hamstring injury.

Team India’s fire test

Now everyone’s eyes will be on how India’s young batting lineup led by Shubman Gill performs against England’s fast bowling. Captaining on foreign land will not be less than any ordeal for Gill.

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