Chaminda Vaas says Shubman Gill will be key for India in Galle

Veteran pacer Chaminda Vaas believes Shubman Gill will be the key player for India in the opening Test against Sri Lanka in Galle. The conditions are expected to test the Indian batters, particularly with the pitch likely to offer assistance to spinners as the match progresses. Gill will have the added responsibility of leading the team from the front and setting the tone.

Vaas believes Gill's temperament and ability to build long innings could make him India's biggest weapon in Galle. The former Sri Lanka pacer has closely watched the Indian captain's batting and feels his consistency and composure make him particularly difficult to dismiss once he settles in. Gill has made a strong start as India's Test captain, scoring 1,076 runs in nine matches and 15 innings at an average of 82.76 with six centuries.