Michael Vaughan criticized Shubman Gill’s attitude following the Lord’s defeat, saying the Indian captain showed a lack of calm and composure in the second innings.
Michael Vaughan Questions Shubman Gill’s Attitude After Lord’s Defeat
Former England captain Michael Vaughan expressed doubts about India skipper Shubman Gill’s mindset following India’s 22-run loss at Lord’s, which left them trailing 1-2 in the five-match Test series. Despite Gill’s exceptional form in the series, including a record 430 at Edgbaston, Vaughan noted that the 25-year-old appeared less “technically tight” and lacked his usual calm during his second innings at Lord’s, where he scored just 16 and 6.
Vaughan pointed out that while the heated on-field exchanges had energized England, Shubman Gill seemed nervous batting on the fourth evening, a day after his confrontations with Zak Crawley.
“When things got spicy on the third evening, I felt that brought the best out of England for the remainder of the game. Shubman Gill did not look as technically tight or calm as usual when he came out to bat on the fourth evening, but his team fought so hard on Monday in a fabulous Test,” Vaughan wrote in his Telegraph column.
He also praised England captain Ben Stokes, highlighting his relentless attitude as a key factor in England’s victory despite India’s dominance. “England have never had a captain quite like Ben Stokes. One who just does not accept when he is beaten, one who does not accept his team are having a bad week, and can drag a game back his way through sheer skill and force of will,” Vaughan added.
Ben Stokes Shines as Game-Changer in Crucial Test
Ben Stokes played a pivotal role in the match, taking five wickets and scoring 77 runs across both innings. His standout moment was orchestrating the run-out of Rishabh Pant in the first innings, which proved to be the turning point of the Test.
“It was Stokes who stuck with Joe Root on the first evening to help grind out a score. He executed that brilliant run-out before lunch on day three, just as India seemed to be gaining control,” said Michael Vaughan.
The series now heads to Manchester for the fourth Test, where India will fight for survival, while England aims to seal the series.