Former Indian wicketkeeper batter and commentator Dinesh Kartik recently revealed an interesting conversation with Virat Kohli.
Comparing the mindset of Virat Kohli and Shubman Gill, Dinesh Karthik hints that the young Indian test captain is aiming for the success the former captain achieved as leader.
Dinesh Karthik sees Virat Kohli’s tints in Shubman Gill’s Captaincy Mindset
Karthik revealed that Kohli spoke about how major India in Test cricket means to him. According to the RCB mentor, fans praise Kohli’s incredible record as a batter, but the dashing right-hander was even more pleased with the captain’s responsibility.
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Cricket Pandit further noted that Shubman Gill expressed a similar sense after becoming Test Captain. In particular, Kohli retired from Test cricket earlier this year, following the retirement of Rohit Sharma.
Now, Gill has taken over the reins and began his journey as captain in the ongoing Anderson Tendulcal Trophy in the UK. After two intense fighting tests, the series is at level 1-1.
Dinesh Karthik recalls an interesting conversation with Virat Kohli
Dinesh Karthik said on his Sky Sports Podcast: “You talked about Virat Kohli. We met him a few days ago. We came across the captain. “People think I’m a great Test cricketer. Why am I saying this is that the same line was used by Shubman Gill.”
In particular, Virat Kohli recently took part in the Wimbledon clash between Novak Jjokovic and Alex De Minaur, sharing some interesting thoughts on sports pressure. He said he feels playing centre court at Wimbledon is more intense than playing in a packed cricket stadium.
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Shubman Gill’s shift in mindset dislikes Dinesh Karthik
Recalling his conversation with the new captain, Karthik reveals that Shubman Gill’s approach to batting has changed since becoming a skipper. The former cricketer pointed out that Gill puts his team needs first and focuses more on what’s best for the side rather than personal goals.
Karthik approved, saying, ‘I was playing a different bat, but I got the captain, so I think this is what my team needs.’
I said, “Wow, this is something the cricket world has to be careful about.” This is someone with an appetite, he has skills, he has techniques, and now he also has a way of thinking. I am the captain. I lead from the front and from the front legs. ”
In particular, Gill sets an example of the Anderson Tendulcal Trophy ongoing in the UK. He is the top run scorer after two Tests, and his name has an incredible average of 146.25, including 100 people, twice as many as 146.25.
At Edgbaston, Gill made history by winning both 200 and 150 in the same Test, helping India score a huge 336-run victory over Ben Stokes and his team.