Shubman Gill playing Duleep Trophy sends right message to India teammates: Gavaskar

13-Aug-2025

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Sunil Gavaskar has praised Shubman Gill’s decision to participate in the upcoming Duleep Trophy, saying it sends the right message to his teammates about the importance of playing domestic cricket when not on national duty.

Gavaskar commended Gill for opting to represent North Zone despite just coming off a gruelling five-match Test series in England, where India secured a 2-2 draw. The series was a personal triumph for Gill, who topped the run-scoring charts with over 750 runs, reinforcing his stature as one of India’s most reliable batters in the longest format.

“Shubman Gill, captaining the North Zone team, is a massive shot in the arm for this tournament. By being available, the Indian skipper is sending the right signal to the other members of the team. It would have been understandable if, after a gruelling tour where five Test matches were crammed into a little over six weeks, he had opted to rest,” Gavaskar wrote in his column for Sportstar.