Team India’s skipper Shubman Gill has proved his critics wrong so far in this ongoing Test series with the bat, as he has 722 runs to his name at an average of 90.25, including four centuries in the four matches.
Now, as the team prepares for the fifth and final Test at The Oval, starting from 31 July, former Indian cricketer Parthiv Patel has claimed he is hopeful to see Gill carrying on the same momentum and contributing massively at The Oval.
Patel, who served as Assistant Coach and Batting Coach for the Gujarat Titans in IPL 2025, worked closely with GT skipper Gill.
“Even before this fifth Test match, people were talking, and that too after he had already scored 600 runs in the series. One bad Test at Lord’s, and questions started coming up again. So, I really hope Shubman Gill delivers another big contribution in this crucial final Test,” said Patel to JioHotstar.
The former wicket-keeper batter also believes that Dhruv Jurel would be a good fit for the wicket-keeper role in the absence of the injured Rishabh Pant, but is concerned about his batting position in India’s playing XI.
“I don’t think India will make any changes there. KL Rahul and Jaiswal have provided solid starts throughout the series, so there’s no reason to alter that combination. I believe Dhruv Jurel will be the designated wicketkeeper. The only question is, at what number will he bat? But I’m certain we’ll see him in the playing XI,” he concluded.
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