Shubman Gill has etched his name in cricket history, joining the legendary Sunil Gavaskar in an exclusive club. This achievement marks a significant milestone, making him the first Indian captain in 47 years to replicate a record previously held by Gavaskar.

The young captain accomplished this feat during the recent Test series against the West Indies. In his first-ever Test innings at home as captain, Gill scored a fifty-plus score, mirroring Gavaskar's achievement against the West Indies at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai back in 1978. This remarkable consistency and ability to perform under pressure have drawn comparisons to the former Indian captain.

Gill's journey in captaincy has been impressive. He debuted as India's T20I captain in a series against Zimbabwe in June 2024, leading a young squad to a 4-1 victory after an initial loss. In the IPL, he captained the Gujarat Titans, experiencing a mixed bag of results but showcasing his leadership potential. In 2024, Gill managed to win only 6 out of 13 IPL games. However, in the 2025 season, he led the Titans to the Eliminator.

His Test captaincy debut came in June 2025 against England. Despite India's loss in the first Test, Gill's remarkable 147-run knock signaled his arrival as a leader. He then guided India to a significant overseas victory, defeating England by 336 runs. The series against England saw Gill amass over 750 runs, coming close to breaking Gavaskar's record of 774 runs in a series. He even surpassed Gavaskar's record for the most runs by an Indian captain in a series during the fifth Test.

While Gill ultimately fell short of surpassing Gavaskar's highest score, his achievement of scoring 733 runs in the series is noteworthy. In the fourth Test against England in Manchester, Gill joined Gavaskar as the only Indian captains to score 700-plus runs in a single Test series.

Overall, Gill has captained India in five T20Is, securing a 4-1 series win against Zimbabwe. He has also led in five first-class matches, with one win, two losses, and two draws. In the IPL, Gill has captained Gujarat Titans in 28 matches, winning 15 and losing 13.

Shubman Gill is viewed as a future leader of the Indian cricket team. With the eventual departure of senior players like Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, Gill is expected to lead the new generation. His recent accomplishments and leadership qualities suggest a promising future for Indian cricket under his guidance.