India, July 6 -- Shubman Gill has taken to leadership like a fish to water. Less than a fortnight into the series in England, he has moved past constant comparisons with Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma-not just with the bat, having scored three centuries in four innings, but also with his captaincy. A glimpse of his tactical acumen came late on Day 4 in Birmingham, when Mohammed Siraj gave India a crucial breakthrough by dismissing Zak Crawley for a seven-ball duck in England's final innings.

In a video released by broadcaster Star Sports on social media, Siraj and Gill are seen in a conversation over the field placement. The fast bowler is adamant about having a different set-up, as he is heard saying: "Nahi, main udhar ki baat kar raha hu...