Shubman Gill's stature in Indian cricket is rapidly growing. Especially after his stellar performance on the England tour, Gill has silenced his critics and is now in the running not only for the Test team captaincy but also for the ODI and T20 team captaincy.
Sports News: Shubman Gill's stature in Indian cricket is now rapidly increasing. Before the England tour, he was given the Test team captaincy, which raised many questions. But Gill's शानदार (stellar) performance on the England tour silenced all the critics. Now Gill is also in the race for the ODI and T20 team captaincy.
His batting prowess and match-winning ability in England have further strengthened his ambitions. Amidst this success, the big question arises: how long will Suryakumar Yadav continue in his role as India's T20 captain, and when will Gill fully step into his place?
Gill's Brilliance on the England Tour
Shubman Gill was given the Test team captaincy before the England tour. At that time, many people were questioning whether the young Gill would be able to handle this responsibility. But his bat told the whole story in England. Gill scored 754 runs in 10 innings and played a crucial role in helping the team level the series 2-2. This performance proved that he is capable not only in batting but also in leadership.
After this performance, the question now arises of how long Suryakumar Yadav will remain the T20 captain. With Gill's resurgence, the debate over leadership possibilities in the T20 team has intensified.
Why Has the Demand for T20 Captaincy Increased?
Former selector Devang Gandhi believes that Shubman Gill has created an aura like Virat Kohli. He said, "Gill is at his peak, and he has the same vision in his captaincy as Virat Kohli had. Agarkar has shown foresight by making Gill the Test captain. There is no reason why Gill should not be in a leadership role in T20s. It should be a clear message as to who will take over after Suryakumar."
Gandhi further warned that different captains rarely succeed for long in India. According to him, when an excellent all-format player is already captaining in one format, it becomes challenging to give him the same responsibility in another format. He said, "Gill has ticked all the boxes as a batsman and has also captained in the IPL. Under the leadership of such a player, the team can achieve stability and success."
Asia Cup and the Selection Committee's Challenge
It will be challenging for the selection committee, headed by Ajit Agarkar, to select the team for the Asia Cup. Gill has not played in the T20 format since the Sri Lanka tour in July 2024. Test cricket and the 50-over format were prioritized in the Australia tour. But after the stellar performance on the England tour, the demand to bring Gill back into the T20 team is gaining momentum.
Suryakumar Yadav is currently the captain of India's T20 team. With Gill's rise, questions are being raised about whether Yadav will be able to continue his captaincy. Experts say that under Gill's leadership, the team will get stability and focus, which can prove beneficial for the team in the long run.
