London | July 8, 2025 – The IND vs ENG 3rd Test at Lord’s is highly anticipated. Former Indian cricketer Dinesh Karthik has shared an insightful conversation with Virat Kohli. They discussed the impact of Test captaincy on his batting. Karthik also drew a compelling parallel with Shubman Gill, India’s current red-ball skipper.
Virat Kohli Says Test Captaincy Elevated His Batting
Karthik appeared on the Sky Cricket Podcast. He revealed what Kohli told him before the Edgbaston Test. This was during the ongoing India vs England Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy 2025.
“We were chatting casually and the topic of captaincy came up,” Karthik said. “Virat told me that while people admire his Test batting, the real game-changer for him was becoming captain. That role pushed him to perform at an even higher level.”
This insight adds a new dimension to the debate around leadership and individual performance in Test cricket. Shubman Gill’s Captaincy Journey Mirrors Kohli’s. Karthik further shared that Shubman Gill echoed similar thoughts in his own leadership journey as India’s new Test captain.
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“Shubman said that after becoming captain, his mindset while batting changed. He now thinks about what the team requires, rather than chasing personal milestones,” said Karthik.
This transition, Karthik believes, showcases Gill’s growing maturity as a leader in high-pressure Test match situations.
“He’s got the skill, the temperament, and now the captain’s mindset. That’s a powerful combination.”
IND vs ENG Test Series Update: 1-1 Heading into Lord’s
The five-match India vs England Test series is currently levelled at 1-1. The third Test at Lord’s is scheduled to begin on Thursday, July 11. The series, named after legends James Anderson and Sachin Tendulkar, has already seen intense battles. It is shaping up as one of the most thrilling bilateral Test series in recent memory.
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