Shubman Gill made his Test debut in the recently-concluded Test series against Australia down under. He scored 259 runs in 3 Tests at an average of 51.80 with his highest score of 91 coming at the most crucial stage of the second innings in the final Test in Brisbane.

Former Indian opener Gautam Gambhir is of the opinion that Gill should continue to bat up the order with Rohit Sharma during the upcoming Test series against England at home. He believes that the youngster needs to keep focus and add to the outstanding start to his Test career.

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Gambhir said on the Star Sports show 'GamePlan', "He (Gill) should be opening with Rohit Sharma, no doubt about it. But let's not jump the gun. We just can't put someone really high up there. Yes, he has got the talent but he needs to keep his head down because international cricket can be tough.”

“Yes, you have had a honeymoon start to your international career - it can't be better than this. Playing in Australia, winning the series with a young side - you have done really well,” he added.

While Shubman Gill has set high standards very early in his career, he doesn’t need to be constantly put under pressure to perform. Gambhir has put it forward that the youngster needs to get enough time to develop on his own.

“You have batted beautifully, no doubt about it, but let's give him time as well and let him develop on his own rather than putting too much of pressure and too much expectations on him,” Gambhir said.

(With inputs from Star Sports)