Gill recently led the Gujarat Titans to the IPL 2026 final, where they lost the trophy to RCB. But he was in sensational form, finishing the tournament as the second leading run scorer with 732 runs in 16 innings at an impressive average of 45.75 and a strike rate of over 163.
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The achievement became even more special because Shubman Gill reached 1,000 Test runs as Indian captain in fewer days—379 days, having been appointed skipper on May 24, 2025. He is also the second-fastest Indian captain to reach the landmark in terms of innings played—15 innings.
Shubman Gill opens up on tough IPL-to-Test transition
Meanwhile, the Indian players have come into this Test match after playing two months of T20I cricket, and Shubman Gill admitted that adjusting from the IPL to red-ball cricket was not easy. However, the Punjab lad, who is leading India for the first time at his home ground, stressed that the players are feeling fresh and ready for the match after getting a few days of proper rest.
Gill aims to find perfect combinations ahead of busy Test season
The Indian captain said that the team wants to find the right combinations and improve as a batting group through this one-off Test against Afghanistan before the busy Test season ahead.
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