Getting run out is always a frustrating way to get dismissed in cricket and it's even more disappointing when it happens to a captain.
On Day 1 of the fifth Test between India and England at The Oval, Shubman Gill experienced exactly that.
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A miscommunication with his partner led to a direct hit and Gill had to walk back at a time when India were trying to recover from two quick wickets.
With that moment, Gill became part of a short but notable list of Indian Test captains who have been dismissed via run out.
What happened to Shubman Gill on Day 1 of the 5th Test at The Oval?
It was the 28th over of the innings when the incident unfolded. Gill tapped the ball gently towards the off-side and took off for a single without checking with his batting partner Sai Sudharsan.
But Sudharsan didn’t respond at all. The ball went straight to England pacer Gus Atkinson, who collected it in his follow-through and hit the stumps directly at the striker’s end.
Gill, caught halfway down the pitch, couldn’t make it back in time. He was dismissed for 21 runs off 35 balls. It was a disappointing end to his innings.
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This is the second time Gill has been run out in Test cricket. His earlier run-out also came against England during the Rajkot Test in 2024.
Who are the other Indian Test captains to be run out since 2010?
There have been a few occasions in the past 15 years when Indian skippers have fallen victim to mix-ups. Here’s a look at Indian Test captains who have been run out since 2010:
| Captain | Opponent | Venue (Year) |
|---|---|---|
| Shubman Gill | England | Oval (2025) |
| Rohit Sharma | Australia | Delhi (2023) |
| Ajinkya Rahane | Australia | MCG (2020) |
| Virat Kohli | Australia | Adelaide (2020) |
| MS Dhoni | England | Nottingham (2014) |
| MS Dhoni | England | Nagpur (2012) |
| MS Dhoni | Australia | Mohali (2010) |
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As the match progresses, India will hope Gill’s dismissal doesn’t end up being a turning point in this important final Test.