Ahead of the five-match Test series against England, cricketer-turned-commentator Aakash Chopra said, "Shubman Gill, the batter, will have to come to the rescue of Shubman Gill, the captain." "It's a bigger test for Gill, the batter, because you don't get anyone's help [in England]," Aakash added. "You have to fight that battle yourself," he stated.