Shubman Gill Equals Bradman, Nears Gavaskar's Record

Shubman Gill Etches Name in History Books, Matching Bradman and Chasing Gavaskar’s Legacy

A great piece of cricket history was created today. India's skipper, Shubman Gill, played a stunning century. The performance places him in an exclusive group of cricketers. He has now joined a record held by the great Don Bradman. He is also on the cusp of breaking a 54-year-old record held by another Indian legend, Sunil Gavaskar.

Gill's century was a lesson in patience and skill. It arrived at the most critical time for his team. India had a dismal start to their second innings. Two wickets fell very soon. Gill walked out to the crease and faced a massive challenge. He played a mature knock. He battled hard against the capable English bowling attack.

Gill Joins Bradman, Nears Gavaskar's Record

This is Gill's fourth century in this ongoing series. That is a huge milestone. This accomplishment puts him at the same level as Don Bradman and Sunil Gavaskar. They are the other two captains who have four centuries in a single Test series. Shubman Gill is also the first Indian captain to achieve this in his inaugural series as captain. That indicates his unbelievable leadership and form.

His hundred was not a rapid one. It was a gritty and cautious innings. It took him 228 balls to complete the hundred. He demonstrated tremendous control and concentration. He understood that his team required him to occupy the crease. He did not play his aggressive shots. He considered the team first.

Gill has been incredible in this series. He has already crossed 700 runs. He is in a position to shatter another record. Sunil Gavaskar holds the record for runs in a Test series for India. He had 774 runs in the West Indies in 1971. Gill now stands just a few runs short of this historic record.

Can Gill Break Gavaskar's 54-year-old Record?

Gill's century arrived at a historic ground. He scored it at Old Trafford in Manchester. Sachin Tendulkar had scored the last Indian century there in 1990. That was when Tendulkar was 17. Gill's feat at this ground joins his expanding legacy.

His alliance with KL Rahul was the turning point. They constructed a solid stand of 188 runs. Their partnership saved India from 0/2. Rahul batted excellently too. He got 90 runs and was unfortunate to go short of a century. Their stand was a ray of hope for India.

This century is a reflection of Gill's perseverance. It is evidence of his trial skills under pressure. He is being compared to some of cricket's biggest legends now. The future is exceptionally bright for this Indian captain. His records are an indication of more magnificence to follow.