Do or Die for India: Shubman Gill Faces Stokes’ Challenge in Manchester

This is not just a cricket match, but a battle of styles and a battle for survival. Both the captains are putting in their best efforts to make their teams win.

Shubman Gill, who is the top scorer in this series with 607 runs, has surprised everyone with his batting. On the other hand, Ben Stokes has given England a 2-1 lead with his long innings and aggressive captaincy at Lord’s.

But taking the Indian team, which is struggling with injuries, lightly can prove costly for Stokes. Gill’s team is famous for performing brilliantly even in difficult situations.

Atmosphere of sledging and tension

The atmosphere is hot even before the match. Gill accused England of wasting time in the Lord’s Test.

He said, “The English batsmen came to the crease 90 seconds late. This is against the spirit of the game.”

In response, Stokes also retorted and said, “We will not start sledging, but if someone provokes us, we will not back down.”

This rhetoric has made the Manchester match more exciting.

The style of both the captains is completely different. 25-year-old Gill, who is captaining the Test for the first time, has surprised everyone with his strategy and aggression.

At the same time, 34-year-old Stokes is experienced and is creating a stir in the cricket world with his ‘baazball’ style.

While Gill is making a blast with the bat, Stokes is showing amazing performance with both ball and bat.

What will happen in Manchester?

This Test starting on 23 July is like ‘do or die’ for India. If Gill’s team wins, the series can be tied.

But Stokes’ England has a golden opportunity to win the series. Rain has affected the practice sessions a bit, but both teams are ready.

Gill spoke in a fun way in the press conference, while Stokes spoke openly about the pitch, weather and his strategy.

This match is not just a clash between two captains, but a battle of two different cricket philosophies.

Who will win between Gill’s strategic cleverness and Stokes’ aggression? The next five days in Manchester will be full of excitement for cricket fans.