A striking coincidence is creating buzz in Indian cricket: just like Mahendra Singh Dhoni and Virat Kohli, Shubman Gill will also captain the Indian Test team in the 33rd match of his career. With Rohit Sharma announcing retirement from Test cricket, and seniors like Virat Kohli and Ravichandran Ashwin missing from the England series, Gill is now leading a youthful Team India into a new era.

The Coincidence That’s Turning Heads

• MS Dhoni became Test captain in his 33rd match.

• Virat Kohli also took over as skipper in his 33rd Test.

• Now, Shubman Gill will lead Team India in his 33rd Test — a striking pattern fans hope leads to another legendary captain.

Gill's Test Record So Far

• Matches: 32

• Runs: 1893

• Average: 35.05

• Centuries: 5

• Half-centuries: 7

While his batting numbers show promise, the bigger challenge lies in leading a team without the cushion of seasoned stars like Rohit, Kohli, and Ashwin.

Dhoni and Kohli: Tough Acts to Follow

• MS Dhoni’s Captaincy Record:

  • Matches: 60

  • Wins: 27 | Losses: 18 | Draws: 15

• Virat Kohli’s Captaincy Record:

  • Matches: 68

  • Wins: 40 | Losses: 17 | Draws: 11

Both captains left a massive legacy — Dhoni as the calm tactician and Kohli as the aggressive leader who made India a dominant Test side overseas.

Can Gill Carry the Torch?

The pressure is immense, but so is the opportunity. At just 25, Gill has the chance to shape the future of Indian cricket, especially if he can:

• Inspire a young squad to rise in the absence of veterans.

• Consistently deliver big scores with the bat.

• Develop a sharp cricketing brain like his predecessors.

Is it destiny or just coincidence? Either way, fans will be watching closely as Shubman Gill takes his first steps into leadership—following in the footsteps of two of India’s greatest captains.