Shubman Gill Steps into Kohli’s Shoes: Karthik’s Take on India’s New No. 4

The Indian Test team is embarking on a new era, with Shubman Gill stepping into the crucial No. 4 batting position, previously held by Virat Kohli. Dinesh Karthik discussed the challenges and opportunities for Gill in a video, highlighting the significance of filling the shoes of a legend. Gill will now lead the batting lineup in a five-match series against England. Karthik encouraged Gill to leverage his white-ball success in Test cricket. Gill’s Test career includes 1,893 runs in 32 matches, with six centuries. However, his performance in SENA countries is an area of concern. Karthik also shared his playing XI, selecting KL Rahul and Yashasvi Jaiswal as openers and backing Sai Sudharsan at No. 3. He chose Shardul Thakur at No. 8. This series will be pivotal for Gill to solidify his place and prove himself as a significant contributor to the team.