Former Australian captain Ricky Ponting remarked that newly-appointed skipper Shubman Gill must refine his batting technique as India gear up for the upcoming Test series against England.

"His white ball form has been incredibly good. He's got a little bit of work to do, on his Test match batting. And that's never easy when you're a new captain, to have to worry about your batting to the degree that he's going to have to, it won't be easy for him," he said.

Ponting further suggested that with the added burden of leadership, Gill should consider anchoring the innings from the No. 4 position, following the Test retirement of stalwart Virat Kohli.