It’s just unbelievable how Gill led India in England: Yuvraj Singh

Despite being hit by injuries to wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant, Akash Deep and Arshdeep Singh, and their pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah playing only three games to manage his workload, India’s determination was on show as they pulled off a thrilling six-run win in the fifth Test at Oval to level the series.

Yuvraj, who has mentored Gill, added that the Indian team took on the challenge head on even without the likes of Kohli and Rohit.

“It’s just fantastic because I felt when you have a young team going to England, it’s a lot of pressure. You’re filling the boots of somebody like Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, it’s not easy. The guys took it head-on.”

He also praised the efforts of all-rounders Ravindra Jadeja and Washington Sundar, whose marathon partnership helped India draw the fourth Test in Manchester.

“The moment in the tournament was when India drew the Test series. I’ve never seen, in a very long time, Washington and Jadeja got hundreds and drew a Test match,” he said.

“That speaks volumes. Obviously Jadeja has been there for a long time. But I think Washington Sundar, as a youngster coming into the team, it was incredible to do what he did,” added Yuvraj.