India may have finished day 4 of the fourth test on the back, but Dinesh Karthik thinks that Shubman Gill shows the type of leadership that can transform adversity into a legacy. While England pushed strongly for a victory, Gill and Kl Rahul stood firm, guiding India to 174 for 2 after a higher order had left them 1 for 2 at lunch. Speaking during the broadcast, Karthik made a powerful comparison between Gill’s Knock and the emblematic 156 of Ricky Ponting to Old Trafford in the Ashes of 2005. “Yesterday, we showed the Ponting contribution in this Ashes series. He said that it was his best hundred people because he ended up saving this match in this field 20 years ago.” According to Karthik, this kind of inspiration is what Gill will need. “He’s on the same path. He is the new chef, has just been appointed captain of India. He showed what he can do with the bat, “he said.
Gill’s 78 undefeated 78 was under pressure after the dramatic collapse of India during the morning session, Chris Woakes taking two counters in two balls. But the way the 24 -year -old responded gave Karthik the confidence that Gill has the qualities to lead in difficult times. “There is another opportunity for him to assert himself as a leader. Come on the difficult moment, he will be there for the team. He will win so many players in the locker room. The belief is that he is the fighter for us,” added Karthik.