India, July 13 -- There is a new wave in the world of Indian sport. A breath of fresh air that promises to turn into a torrential tornado of joy. Although the simile may seem far-fetched, there's no denying the fact that Shubman Gill, all of 25, captain of the team that matters, is here to stay. The rapid and even shocking propulsion of Gill onto the hallowed throne of India's test cricket captaincy was viewed with skepticism by many, including Yours Truly. An inadequate batting average of 35 and frequent low scores beyond India's shores were signs that he was struggling on the big stage in Test matches, despite being ranked as the number one player in One Day Internationals.

But critical elements of Gill's heart, mind and skillsets, hav...