Aakash Chopra warned the newly appointed Test captain, Shubman Gill for the Test Series to learn from the popular Indian batter Virat Kohli’s captaincy, as Shubman Gill is the debut captain in the five-test series against England, after announcing Kohli’s retirement from Test cricket starting from June 20.
Virat Kohli is a successful test player. As he has collected more than 9230 runs in 123 matches. Other than that, he won 40 out of 68 matches. Under his captaincy, India played in the final of the World Test Championship in 2021 against New Zealand. As a captain, Kohli achieved more than any other in Indian cricket history.
Although in this test series India has skirmished to win five test series. However, they lost the test to New Zealand and Australia in Sydney. For Virat, it’s a great disappointment to lose five continues tests in this season.
Shubman Gill can take inspiration from Virat Kohli’s success- Aakash Chopra
However, the erstwhile Indian cricketer has suggested the new test captain Gill by saying that, “You can take inspiration from Virat Kohli’s success, his hunger for runs, his leadership—but not necessarily his batting number. That’s a very individual choice. Similarly, Shubman should play where he contributes best. Batting position isn’t about copying someone—it’s about where you fit in the team and how it benefits the side. Learn from Kohli’s mindset, play with an extra bowler if needed. That’s what leaders do—make sacrifices for the team,”
Shubman Gill have a chance to build a collective culture- Aakash Chopra
He also advocated for the young captain to strategically create a group with better players like Jaiswal and Pant to win the series. While bringing up the topic, he quoted, “Form a leadership group—bring 4–5 players together and build a core. Include Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Rishabh Pant, Jasprit Bumrah, and Mohammed Siraj. Create a pack of wolves. These are the guys who’ll be with you today, in six months, and five years down the line. With a young team, the captain must grow with the group.”
While Chopra exchanged his vision about Kohli’s captaincy, suggesting that the youngster captain learn. He thinks, senior and junior are different in terms of schedules and even the current situation. However, he said that, “Seniors and juniors often have different routines and circles—but with this new-look team, you have a chance to build a collective culture. It’s a rare opportunity to create a bond and a story that the entire nation will be proud of.”
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ENG vs IND: Aakash Chopra Suggests Shubman Gill To Take Tips From Virat Kohli’s Captaincy
Aakash Chopra warned the newly appointed Test captain, Shubman Gill for the Test Series to learn from the popular Indian batter Virat Kohli’s captaincy, as Shubman Gill is the debut captain in the five-test series against England, after announcing Kohli’s retirement from Test cricket starting from June 20.
Virat Kohli is a successful test player. As he has collected more than 9230 runs in 123 matches. Other than that, he won 40 out of 68 matches. Under his captaincy, India played in the final of the World Test Championship in 2021 against New Zealand. As a captain, Kohli achieved more than any other in Indian cricket history.
Although in this test series India has skirmished to win five test series. However, they lost the test to New Zealand and Australia in Sydney. For Virat, it’s a great disappointment to lose five continues tests in this season.
Shubman Gill can take inspiration from Virat Kohli’s success- Aakash Chopra
However, the erstwhile Indian cricketer has suggested the new test captain Gill by saying that, “You can take inspiration from Virat Kohli’s success, his hunger for runs, his leadership—but not necessarily his batting number. That’s a very individual choice. Similarly, Shubman should play where he contributes best. Batting position isn’t about copying someone—it’s about where you fit in the team and how it benefits the side. Learn from Kohli’s mindset, play with an extra bowler if needed. That’s what leaders do—make sacrifices for the team,”
Shubman Gill have a chance to build a collective culture- Aakash Chopra
He also advocated for the young captain to strategically create a group with better players like Jaiswal and Pant to win the series. While bringing up the topic, he quoted, “Form a leadership group—bring 4–5 players together and build a core. Include Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Rishabh Pant, Jasprit Bumrah, and Mohammed Siraj. Create a pack of wolves. These are the guys who’ll be with you today, in six months, and five years down the line. With a young team, the captain must grow with the group.”
While Chopra exchanged his vision about Kohli’s captaincy, suggesting that the youngster captain learn. He thinks, senior and junior are different in terms of schedules and even the current situation. However, he said that, “Seniors and juniors often have different routines and circles—but with this new-look team, you have a chance to build a collective culture. It’s a rare opportunity to create a bond and a story that the entire nation will be proud of.”
Also Read:Â IPL 2025: Post-Tournament Analysis Unpacks RCB’s Historic Win