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Former India captain Dilip Vengsarkar had a distinctive habit — tapping his bat in stance and glancing down at it before each delivery. That small ritual soon became a signature style, even influencing a few younger cricketers of the time.
Now, Shubman Gill seems to be forging a signature of his own. His precise “trigger movement” and upright stance, staying perfectly aligned behind the ball, have caught the eye during his exploits in England. It’s a compact, composed technique that not only reflects his growing maturity but could also inspire a new wave of young Indian batters looking to emulate his style in the days to come.
“Gill’s water-tight technique is remarkable, and so is his form with the bat,” Vengsarkar told CricBlogger on Saturday. “The way he has batted so far in the series, there is no looking back for him.”
As Gill continues to evolve into one of India’s most dependable top-order batters, his style — much like Vengsarkar’s in his prime, with that subtle touch and the ability to stay right behind the ball — stands out for its precision and elegance. With his distinct technique, Gill is already entering the big league, alongside legends like Sunil Gavaskar, Rahul Dravid, Sachin Tendulkar, Sourav Ganguly and Mohammad Azharuddin — all of whom were celebrated for their unique and effective batting methods in England.
Has the responsibility of Test captaincy added an extra punch to Gill’s batting? “Of course it has,” said Dilip Vengsarkar with conviction. “Gill is batting with tremendous responsibility. He’s forming the perfect blend of being a responsible young captain while playing some breathtaking innings.”
Truly so. With each passing match, Gill is not only leading from the front but also showing signs of becoming a long-term pillar in Indian cricket — both as a batter and as a leader.
With responsibility comes dedication and application
Better preparations , conditions more suited with truer wickets and less swing ,high on confidence Gill has got the right things and momentum going for him at just the exact time when India needs it .He is in for the long innings in Test Cricket and as a captain. Cool with just the right body language In motion and controlled passion with agression he has got the ball rolling in the Test Series in his favour .
Fairly written on Gill. Wonderful technique shown by Gill throughout the series so far. Cool and calm batting with tremendous temperament is taking him forward in the line of legends.
Before England, Gill was not consistent. Now on, one has to see whether he comes up as the next Mr Dependable.
Refreshing to read discussions on players like Dilip Vengsarkar, comparing him with the next superstar. Far from the same cliche comparisons with the sachin’s, virats and the gavaskars.
The awesomeness of Gill’s batting is difficult to describe. What a record-breaking performance! Hope India had declared a bit early.