‘2025 Was Truly Special’: Shubman Gill Reflects on Rollercoaster Year; Read Instagram Post

India skipper Shubman Gill called 2025 'truly special', reflecting on its lessons. The year saw him become Test/ODI captain and excel in those formats, but he struggled in T20Is, leading to his ouster from the World Cup squad.

India Test and ODI skipper Shubman Gill reflected on a defining 2025, expressing gratitude for the lessons, experiences and memories as he looks ahead to the new year. "2025, you were truly special to me. So many lessons, experiences, and memories to be grateful for. Carrying it all forward into 2026," Gill wrote while sharing a reel on his official Instagram handle.

A Year of Contrasting Fortunes

The year proved to be one of contrasts for the 26-year-old. On one hand, Gill endured a setback in the shortest format, having been dropped from India's T20I set-up despite being the vice-captain earlier. Following a string of poor performances, he was also left out of India's squad for the T20I World Cup, marking a significant moment in his career.

T20Is were his sole format of struggle, scoring just 291 runs in 15 innings with no fifty at an average of just over 24.

Stunning Red-Ball Form

However, Gill's red-ball form in 2025 stood in stark contrast to his struggles in T20 cricket. The right-hander enjoyed a phenomenal year in Tests, especially during the tour of England, where he delivered one of the most dominant batting performances by an Indian in overseas conditions. Gill amassed a staggering 754 runs in five Tests at an average of 75.40, scoring four centuries and registering a career-best 269. His run spree saw him shatter multiple records, achievements that could fill an entire chapter in a traditional 'history of cricket' book within a single series.

Gill's 2025 by the Numbers

In Tests, he scored 983 runs in nine matches at an average of 70.21, with five centuries and a fifty. In 11 ODIs, he made 490 runs at an average of 49.00, with two centuries and fifties each. T20Is were his sole format of struggle, scoring just 291 runs in 15 innings with no fifty at an average of just over 24.

Captaincy and ODI Highlights

The elevation to Indian captaincy in Tests and ODIs made the year more special for him. He led India to a hard-fought 2-2 draw in England, in one of the finest Test series in a while. Gill started off this year strongly in ODIs, with fine performances in bilaterals and a decent 188-run ICC Champions Trophy-winning campaign for India, including a ton against Bangladesh.

As Gill prepares to step into 2026, his message reflects a player aware of the highs and lows of elite sport, determined to carry forward the learnings from a year that tested him. (ANI)

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