Shubman Gill excels as captain, scoring multiple centuries for India
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 20, 2026, 9:02 AM
Last updated Jun 20, 2026
Since becoming captain of the Indian Test and ODI teams, Shubman Gill has significantly improved his batting performance, scoring three centuries in less than a month. These performances included a century in an ODI against Afghanistan, which contributed to a total of 402 runs in a series victory. Previously averaging 35 in Tests, Gill has made substantial gains, with a recent average nearing 70. He led India through a successful home series against Afghanistan and continues to build on his captaincy with a strong batting display in ongoing matches.
- •Shubman Gill scored three centuries in three formats since taking captaincy.
- •He averages nearly 70 since becoming Test captain and has over 900 runs in 2025.
- •Gill's performance included 364 runs in three innings against Afghanistan.
- •He led the team to a series victory after scoring a century in the second ODI.
- •Gill became the first Asian captain to win a Test in Edgbaston.
- 9:02 AMYahoo Sports — How captaincy has fueled Shubman Gill's rise as India's new run machine
"Shubman Gill's captaincy has coincided with a remarkable surge in his batting prowess across formats. Since taking charge, he's transformed into a dependable scorer, notching centuries at an impressive rate. This leadership role appears to have unlocked a new level, with his Test average nearly doubling and his run-scoring significantly boosted, raising questions about the impact of the armband on his game.
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