Shubman Gill led India to a 2-2 Test draw in England with a record 754 runs, won the Champions Trophy, but was dropped from the T20 World Cup squad.

Shubman Gill, India’s Test and ODI captain, had a standout 2025 with record-breaking performances in red-ball cricket, including 754 runs in five Tests in England at 75.40, featuring a career-best 269 and four centuries, helping secure a 2-2 series draw. He also scored 490 runs in 11 ODIs with two centuries, playing a key role in India’s ICC Champions Trophy win. Despite struggling in T20Is—291 runs in 15 innings without a fifty—he was dropped from the T20 World Cup squad. Former player Irfan Pathan praised Gill’s growth under pressure, highlighting his leadership, work ethic, and potential for future development.