With KL Rahul as his deputy, Gill steps into captaincy at a crucial phase, especially with India eyeing redemption in the World Test Championship. What makes this even more intriguing? The return of Ravindra Jadeja after his injury, and the conditional inclusion of Jasprit Bumrah; both of which could tilt the balance in spin-friendly conditions. Add to that a debutant spinner in Saransh Jain, replacing the injured Washington Sundar, and you’ve got a squad full of narrative threads. Gill’s leadership was tested in style during the Afghanistan Test; where he smashed a century and guided India to a commanding innings win. Now, with two Tests in Sri Lanka, the stakes are higher, the pressure is real, and the world’s watching. Will Gill’s calm demeanor translate into leadership gold? Or will the weight of expectation crack the young skipper? Either way, this series might just be the turning point India’s Test team needs.