“Next Virat Kohli?” Not anymore. After his jaw-dropping 249-run epic at Lord’s, fans are saying it out loud: “Shubman Gill might just be better.”
The young Indian captain has exploded onto the global cricket scene with a masterclass that not only shook England’s bowling attack—but redefined what it means to be a generational talent.
🏟️ Lord’s Witnesses Royalty
On a sunny Day 3 at the Home of Cricket, Shubman Gill walked out to bat with calm confidence. What followed was pure domination.
- 249 runs off 293 balls
- 27 fours and 4 sixes
- A strike rate over 85 in Test cricket
- Partnership record broken with Jaiswal
- Highest individual score by an Indian in England
By the time he finally walked back to a standing ovation, even the English crowd knew: they had just seen something historic.
📈 Breaking Records Like a King
Shubman’s 249 wasn’t just another big score—it was a statement:
- 🔥 First Indian Test captain to score 200+ in England
- 🧱 Third-highest Test score by an Indian abroad
- 🏆 Crossed 2,000 Test runs faster than any modern Indian opener
- 💥 Became the first-ever Indian to score a century in both innings of a Test match in England
No flashy celebrations. Just Gill raising his bat and silently etching his name next to legends.
🐐 “Next Kohli”? Or the First Shubman Gill?
The cricket world couldn’t keep calm:
🗣️ “249 from Gill at Lord’s! What a monster knock. Pure class.” — Michael Vaughan
🗣️ “We called him the next Kohli. He might be something else entirely.” — Harsha Bhogle
🗣️ “Gill is the captain of the future. And the present.” — Aakash Chopra
Social media blew up with hashtags like #Gill249, #CaptainClass, and the now-viral:
“Next Kohli? No, Better!”
👑 Captain. Leader. Destroyer.
At just 25, Gill is already leading India in Tests. And with the grace of Laxman, the intensity of Kohli, and the calm of Dhoni—he’s proving himself not just as a batter, but as a captain India can trust.
This wasn’t just about technique. It was about:
- Mental steel
- Stamina under pressure
- Total command of the game
🧠 How Gill Built This Form
Behind the magic:
- Relentless net sessions
- Hours of video analysis
- Learning from legends like Kohli and Rohit
- Staying grounded in spite of the hype
Gill credits his consistency to “being obsessed with improving by 1% every day.”
And boy, has it paid off.
🇮🇳 What This Means for India
In an era where India is transitioning from the Kohli-Rohit generation, Gill’s knock is a symbol of the future.
It’s reassurance that India’s batting legacy is in safe—and spectacular—hands.
🔥 Final Take: The Crown Has a New Head
Shubman Gill’s 249 isn’t just a career-defining moment—it’s a cricket-defining moment.
He’s no longer the next anything.
He’s Shubman Gill.
And right now, he’s the best batter in the world.
