In the intense IND vs ENG clash at Lord’s, India’s new Test captain Shubman Gill found himself in a verbal face-off with the English players—an encounter that quickly drew comparisons to Virat Kohli’s aggressive on-field persona. On Day 3 of the IND vs ENG third Test, Gill’s animated exchanges with England players made headlines, but not everyone was impressed. Former cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar took to social media to suggest that the sledging may have rattled Gill. According to Manjrekar, the young skipper looked visibly unsettled, raising questions about his temperament under pressure during high-stakes IND vs ENG encounters.
Gill, suddenly looking tentative last evening, had a lot to do with the hostility he got at the crease from England. Virat performed better, the angrier he got. Dhoni is the exact opposite. Gill must decide what gets the best out of him as a batter—calmness or anger,” Manjrekar tweeted.
Heading into the final day, India’s chase of 193 is finely balanced. After a strong start, the visitors stumbled late on Day 4. They lost four wickets for just 58 runs and now need 135 more with six wickets in hand.
A turning point came when Brydon Carse, who had been chirping at Gill all along, dismissed him lbw with a sharp delivery. That moment highlighted England’s strategy—mixing skill with mind games—and it paid off.
The question now is whether Gill can harness his emotions to his advantage. With India on the edge and the Lord’s Test on a knife’s edge, his next innings could shape how he’s judged as a batter and a leader.
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