Shubman Gill’s Actions Inspire: Gavaskar on Prioritizing Domestic Cricket

Former cricketer Sunil Gavaskar has praised Shubman Gill for his proactive approach to domestic cricket, particularly his decision to captain the North Zone team in the upcoming Duleep Trophy. Gavaskar highlighted this as a significant signal to other players, suggesting they follow Gill’s lead in prioritizing domestic cricket. He noted that Gill had the option to rest after a demanding 5-match Test series against England, where he topped the run charts with 754 runs. Instead, he chose to play in the Duleep Trophy, demonstrating his dedication. Gavaskar highlighted the importance of the Indian board’s focus on domestic cricket, especially given the cancellation of the Bangladesh tour. The article also mentions Gill’s exceptional performance in the England series, where he earned the Player of the Series award, and the North Zone squad.