Shubman Gill walks into lion's den - Karthik warns of captaincy pressure vs England

As India prepares to face England with a young, inexperienced squad led by 25-year-old Shubman Gill, former cricketer Dinesh Karthik highlights the immense pressure Gill faces stepping into Test captaincy. Despite England's weakened bowling lineup due to key injuries, the historic challenge of India's 17-year away series drought looms large, setting the stage for a high-stakes battle.

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India's young captain Shubman Gill is stepping into a high-pressure role as the team prepares for their first Test against England on June 20 at Headingley, Leeds.

Former wicketkeeper Dinesh Karthik warned, "I really don’t think he has realised the enormity of what it means to be the Test captain for India as of now. He is walking into the lion’s den."

Gill, 25, leads an 18-man squad that is relatively inexperienced, raising concerns about their ability to handle England's challenging conditions. India has not won an away Test series in England since 2007, when Rahul Dravid was captain.

Despite England's bowling attack being weakened by injuries to key pacers Mark Wood, Jofra Archer, and Gus Atkinson, former Australian batsman Matthew Hayden downplayed their strength but acknowledged the challenge posed by England's conditions.

Karthik sees a silver lining, stating, "Luckily, luckily for Shubman Gill, I think the England bowling attack is very vulnerable. That is the only positive I see."

India's last tour of England ended in a 2-2 draw, underscoring the difficulty of the contest ahead.

The series opener will test Gill's leadership and India's resilience in unfamiliar and demanding conditions, with the pressure of breaking a 17-year away series drought looming large.

Key quotes:
"I really don’t think he has realised the enormity of what it means to be the Test captain for India as of now. He is walking into the lion’s den." – Dinesh Karthik
"Luckily, luckily for Shubman Gill, I think the England bowling attack is very vulnerable. That is the only positive I see." – Dinesh Karthik

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- India has not won an away series against England in 17 years.
- England's key pacers Mark Wood, Jofra Archer, and Gus Atkinson are ruled out of the first Test.
- India’s last England tour ended in a 2-2 draw.
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Shubman Gill faces intense captaincy pressure as India prepares for a challenging Test series against England, with former wicketkeeper Karthik warning he is "walking into the lion's den." Despite England's depleted bowling attack, India's 18-man squad is inexperienced, and the team hasn't won an away series in England since 2007.
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Gill faces captaincy pressure amid England's weakened bowling

Key Facts
  • England’s bowling unit is depleted for the series opener at Headingley, Leeds, with key pacers Mark Wood, Jofra Archer, and Gus Atkinson ruled out due to injuries.Mint
  • Matthew Hayden downplayed England’s bowling strength, citing their challenges with injuries and retirements, saying, "I don't think England bowlers are that good, they have got a number of injuries and a number of retirees as well."Mint
  • Hayden expressed confidence in India’s young squad led by 25-year-old Shubman Gill, despite concerns about their experience in England’s tough conditions.Mint
  • Dinesh Karthik warned Shubman Gill that he is ‘walking into the lion’s den’ with the pressure of Test captaincy against England.Sportstar
  • Karthik noted the vulnerability of England’s bowling attack as the only positive for Shubman Gill ahead of the series.Sportstar
However, Hayden remains optimistic about their potential. The 18-man squad, captained by 25-year-old Shubman Gill, is relatively inexperienced, raising concerns about their ability to compete in England s tough conditions.
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Former wicketkeeper has issued a stern warning to about the pressure of captaincy, before India takes on in their first Test on June 20. 1I really dont think he has realised the enormity of what it means to be the Test captain for India as of now. He is walking into the lions den, Karthik.
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Shubman Gill's age
25-year-old
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India’s historical challenge in England Tests

Key Facts
  • India has not won an away Test series against England in 17 years, with the last victory coming under skipper Rahul Dravid in 2007.Sportstar
  • India’s last Test series in England ended in a 2-2 draw, highlighting the competitive nature of the contest.Sportstar
Key Stats at a Glance
Years since India last won an away Test series in England
17 years
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Year of last India away Test series win in England
2007
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Result of India9s last Test series in England
2-2 draw
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