Gill, a key player in an aggressive white-ball strategy

• Shubman Gill, a Punjabi cricketer, has 13 international centuries and has a unique style of bowing to the audience.

• He dropped down to No. 3 in the Test batting order at his own request, achieving a high of 36 and one knock in excess of 30 in 12 innings.

• His third Test century against Ben Stokes’ side was a relief rather than ecstasy or delight.

• Despite a cold bat in the five-day game, Gill completed a rare treble – an international century in each of the formats at the same venue – with a blazing 112 against England in the last of three ODIs.

• Gill has already led the country in a Twenty20 International series in Zimbabwe and is now the white-ball vice-captain in both formats.

• As India begins their quest to regain the Champions Trophy, Gill’s place is pre-eminent.

• Gill’s re-ascension to the top of the pile is seen as reward for the consistency he has showcased in the 50-over game despite playing just six of those in the last 15 months.

• The challenge of playing the brand of cricket India have embarked on in the limited-overs formats is to marry aggression and positivity with consistency.