Since December last year, Gill and Rohit Sharma have been opening the innings for India, but rest assured, that will change once the India vs England five Test series gets underway in August. It is a very big series of five Test matches which can make or break a cricketer's career. The batsman began his career in blazing fashion in the Test series against Australia before runs dried up against England at home and in the IPL. And especially now, with India seeking a Test series win in England after 14 years, Jaffer feels the blow has come at the wrong time for India and Gill alike. "It will be a very important series for India because we haven't won any series in England since 2007-08 though we have come close.

Source: Hindustan Times July 02, 2021 07:07 UTC