India, July 22 -- Lakhwinder Singh, an aspiring cricketer-turned farmer, was India captain Shubman Gill's first coach. It definitely helps when your father spots your talent early and becomes your biggest support. Lakhwinder always had Shubman's back and that has continued even after the latter's grand success at the international level. Many, like former India cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar, believe it is one of the major reasons behind Shubman Gill's success; the strong foundation that his father was able to build in a young Shubman has prepared him well for tough situations.

And Gill, despite scoring more runs than any Indian batter in a Test series in England with two matches still to go, finds himself in a tough situation. India are 1-2...