Gautam Gambhir praises Shubman Gill's captaincy, cites Rohit and Virat as key guides
· Sports · Indian Express, Times of India
India head coach Gautam Gambhir praised skipper Shubman Gill for his leadership in the ODI format, stating he is fortunate to have veterans Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli guiding him on and off the field. Gambhir highlighted that Gill has done all the right things despite a tough time in ODIs, including series losses to England, Australia, and New Zealand. He emphasized that leaving out senior players from the playing eleven is tough, but Gill has managed it well so far. Gambhir also stressed the importance of game time for Jasprit Bumrah and Hardik Pandya ahead of the 2027 World Cup, noting they need rhythm and preparation. The comments were made ahead of India's ODI series against the West Indies, where Bumrah and Pandya are set to miss out. Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, and Shubman Gill are all expected to feature in the series.
Why it matters
Shubman Gill's captaincy and form are critical for India's ODI preparations ahead of the 2027 World Cup, especially with senior players like Bumrah and Pandya needing match time. The guidance from Rohit and Virat could shape Gill's growth as a leader and impact team stability in the 50-over format.
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