Yashasvi Jaiswal has the record for the most runs by an India batter in a series against England. He pummeled 712 runs in a five-match home series in 2024, averaging 89 with the help of two double-hundreds. Gill is in contention to get past that tally, needing 127 more.

Time will tell how he progresses as a leader, but it’s clear as of now that he is trying to be his own man, not aping either Kohli or Rohit, and making his own decisions on field.

Mark Butcher praised Shubman Gill's leadership under pressure. Gill scored 585 runs, including a record 269, leading India to a significant away victory.