Time will tell how he progresses as a leader, but it’s clear as of now that he is trying to be his own man, not aping either Kohli or Rohit, and making his own decisions on field.

A new era kicked off under Shubman Gill's leadership as India crushed England by 336 runs at Edgbaston. Jasprit Bumrah's absence didn't really affect India's plans as Akash Deep emerged as the flagbearer with a match-winning 10-wicket haul.

While Shubman Gill spectacularly shut up all those doubting his overseas batting credentials and captaincy abilities, the Indian new-ball attack of Akash Deep and Mohammed Siraj excelled in Birmingham