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'It gets very frustrating': Gill coming to terms with the captaincy challenge

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'It gets very frustrating': Gill coming to terms with the captaincy challenge
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Indian cricket captain Shubman Gill reflects on the frustrations of his recent captaincy stint during the tour of Sri Lanka. Despite winning the series, Gill expressed disappointment over missed World Test Championship points.

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The article provides insight into the leadership pressures faced by young captains in high-stakes international cricket.

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TimesofIndia.com in Colombo: In his first press conference of the tour, Shubman Gill termed qualifying for the World Test Championship as the "ultimate goal," a sentiment he maintained while preparing to leave the country. In between his two media interactions, the Indian captain saw his team register a comprehensive win in Galle and then settle for a draw in a fixture they were well positioned to win in Colombo. Although the series was won, the trophy secured, and his undefeated run as captain checked off crucial boxes, India left behind crucial WTC points needed to boost their win percentage.As captain, he had his most challenging few days under the sun in Colombo when Sonal Dinusha and the Sri Lanka's tail frustrated the visitors and prevented them from getting the result they desperately wanted.

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