Former India cricketer Murali Kartik believes that Team India captain Shubman Gill’s injury concerns are worrisome, as they affect his development as a world-class cricketer as well. The star batter recently sustained multiple blows to his hand while preparing for the three-day warm-up match against Sri Lanka Cricket XI in Colombo, ahead of the two-match away Test series as well.
“If I was Shubman Gill, I would be concerned because I am a young captain, I have done a great job, or a very good job, in leading India so far. For somebody who is scaling different heights in international cricket, you don’t want any discontinuity; you want to make sure you are playing each and every game for your own form or stature in world cricket,” Murali Kartik said to a select group of reporters during a chat organised by Sony Sports Network.
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“Every cricketer is ambitious, they want to do well, he wants to be remembered for what he has done. Whether the injuries affect his captaincy, I don’t know. Will it affect his future, I don’t know. For the time being, for the good health of Indian cricket, you want the good health of Shubman Gill,” he further added.
However, Shubman Gill has the task of getting Team India out of the red-ball shackles. His leadership reign started with a promising 2-2 series drawn in England, followed by a 2-0 home series win over the West Indies as well. However, a series defeat to South Africa at home made things tough for their route to the World Test Championship (WTC) Finals as well.
“From a captaincy point of view, you are as good as your last game, you are as good as your last series. Also, having that crown on the head, heavy is the head that wears the crown, especially in Indian cricket. So, for that, Shubman Gill will always be questioned about whatever he does, whatever he is doing. There are so many people who will dissect his every move. So, it is never easy, there will be a lot of pressure on him, and there is a lot of pressure on this series as well,” Murali Kartik concluded.
