During the recent India vs. England Test match, a comment made by Indian captain Shubman Gill on the stump mic has taken the internet by storm. The incident occurred on Day 5 of the match at Headingley, Leeds, as India were pushing for a breakthrough against a strong English batting lineup.
With Mohammed Siraj and Prasidh Krishna bowling from opposite ends, Gill was caught saying, "Ek taraf Mohammed hai, ek taraf Krishna, dono tabahi machayega." This translates to, "On one side there's Mohammed, on the other side Krishna — both will wreak havoc." The remark, referencing the names of his bowlers and their potential to dismantle the opposition, quickly went viral across social media platforms.
The timing of Gill's comment added to its virality. It came during a tense moment in the match, as England's openers, Ben Duckett and Zak Crawley, were building a formidable partnership. While the comment brought smiles to fans online, the Indian team faced a tough session on the field, with the English openers frustrating the Indian attack.
Despite the online buzz, no verified video has surfaced confirming the comment from the official broadcast. Nevertheless, the remark has injected humor into the high-stakes atmosphere of the Test match.
This Test match marked Shubman Gill's debut as captain in Test cricket, following Rohit Sharma's retirement from the format. Gill also scored a century in the first innings. Despite his and other players' efforts, India fell short, with England winning by five wickets. Gill, reflecting on the loss, pointed out dropped catches and a lower-order collapse as contributing factors. He acknowledged the need for the team to improve in these areas, especially with a young team still finding its footing.
Former cricketer Gautam Gambhir has voiced his support for Gill, urging critics to give him time to prove himself as India's Test captain. Gambhir praised Gill's leadership and his first-innings century under pressure, expressing confidence in his potential for success despite the challenging start.
