Multiple reports say Shubman Gill’s rise as a consistent run-scorer aligns with his period as India’s captain. Both outlets describe a noticeable improvement in his batting across formats since he takes on the leadership role, portraying him as more dependable in building innings and converting starts. They point to a higher frequency of big scores, including multiple centuries, as evidence of a change in output. The coverage also highlights his enhanced performance in Tests, stating that his Test average is nearly doubling compared with his prior figures. Across formats, the sources say his overall run-scoring has increased materially during captaincy, prompting discussion about whether the added responsibility influences his approach at the crease. While the articles frame the relationship as a “coincidence” and raise questions about the effect of captaincy, they do not attribute the improvement to a specific cause beyond the timing of his enhanced results. Overall, the reports focus on the statistical upswing that accompanies his leadership stint.