India are behind the 8th ball in the ongoing IND vs ENG 4th Test in Manchester. Shubman Gill’s captaincy has come under the scanner, with the Men in Blue staring at a series defeat. Former Indai head coach Ravi Shastri has in turn offered some advice to the young captain.
Trust your spinners more: Ravi Shastri to Shubman Gill
England resumed at 225/2 and cruised comfortably in the first session, with Joe Root and Ollie Pope both in full control. The duo smashed fifties as Gill stuck his pacers with Washington Sundar coming onto bowl only after 68 overs.
Speaking at the break, Ravi Shastri urged Gill to trust his spinners and hand them longer spells.
“I said on my first commentary stint that Gill has to trust his spinners more. Washington gave him four [second-innings] wickets in the last game. He opened things up for India in the last Test at Lord’s. He’s confident, so give him a go. Spinners like longer spells. On a day like this you’d expect your spinner to accept responsibility, feel accountable and to go out there and do a job,” Shastri said.
“England have had a PERFECT session”
Ravi Shastri reviews the first session on day three. pic.twitter.com/g3BXfWd6Zi
— Sky Sports Cricket (@SkyCricket) July 25, 2025
Instant reward – Washington strikes twice post Lunch
Ravi Shastri’s comments turned true as Washington Sundar struck twice before Tea. Gill handed him a fairly long spell and the all-rounder responded with the wickets of Ollie Pope and Harry Brook. Sundar will hope to add to his tally with England well in front in Manchester.
Gill meanwhile would rue not handing Sundar the ball earlier, waiting up until England were close to India’s total. But as a young captain, he is on a learning curve and will take that in his stride.
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