The legend of the Australian cricket and the former Indian head coach Greg Chappell questioned the direction of Shubman Gill after the dramatic collapse of India during the third test against England at Lord’s. Chappell believes that Shubman Gill has not shown the necessary clarity and authority in high pressure prosecution, and this allowed England to dive and shoot the match in their favor with Lord’s.
Gill’s bat was silent during the third test, marking 16 and 6 in both rounds, but it was taken in heated on the field throughout the match in Lord’s. The young Indian captain looked disconnected when his team needed the most on day 4, and England made him pay for that.
Greg Chappell Slams Shubman Gill for the confused pursuit of India at Lord’s
Chappell noted that the final phase of the game revealed a serious flaw in the post of captain of Gill, because he had no clear plan to fight against the situation. During the prosecution, Ravi will Jadeja was a lonely warrior, and the former head coach said that the cloakroom message should have asked him to go for the victory, because they dropped only 22 points from Lord’s objective on the last day.
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Chappell was disconcerted by the fact that the Indian captain failed to guide his players through the crisis, letting them manage by themselves without a clear strategy. The great Australian also criticized the defensive approach of Ravira Jadeja during the prosecution of 193 points against England.
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Greg Chappell wrote in his column for Espncricinfo: “The truth is that Jadeja was the only recognized thickness remaining. If India was to hunt the target, it should take the calculated risks. His work was not to leave the balls and collect singles.
It had to be said directly: “You are the man who must do it. The tail’s work is to hang on with you, but you have to go for the victory. And this is where Gill’s leadership challenge becomes very real. He must start to define these expectations – certainly, in a proactive and regular manner.”
Greg CHAPPELL USHORT Shubman Gill to take full charge of the Indian test team
Chappell urged Shubman Gill to take full charge of the Indian test team, not only with his words, but through strong actions and a clear direction. He thinks that Gill must shape the identity of the team and increase standards, especially in the field.
He explained: “Gill must define the type of team he wants India. The captain sets the tone – not with words, but with actions, a key clarity and visible standards.
The former Australian skipper believes that Gill must become a strong leader beyond his striker. He said that the big captains know how to communicate clearly and calmly, whether during training, in the field or in the locker room, saying that Gill cannot count solely on his races.
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‘Large captains are excellent communicators’
Chappell noted: “The big captains are large communicators. Gill must become one – and quickly. Whether in training, in the middle or in the locker room during a break – a calm and calm communication is essential. His bat cannot always speak. He must learn to speak in a way that aligns the group, encourages belief and creates confidence. ”
In the end, Chappell predicted that Gill should face his biggest test as a leader in the fourth test game to come against England in Manchester. The Australian said that the Indian skipper should now conduct calm, clarity and confidence because time is exhausted, and they need a composed captain who can inspire and guide the pressure team.
