Published: Jul 23, 2024, 10:38 AM (IST)
Edited: Jul 23, 2024, 10:38 AM (IST)
Having debuted in the Indian team 5 years ago, today Shubman Gill has become a crucial member of India’s batting unit. Not only is his batting impressive, but his captaincy potential and skill to deal with pressure has also earned him a lot of praise. Gill is the captain of IPL franchise Gujarat Titans and recently also led a young Indian team to a 4-1 win in the T20I series against Zimbabwe.
After the Zimbabwe series, Gill has been named vice-captain of the Indian cricket team for its upcoming tour to Sri Lanka. India will play three T20Is and as many ODIs in the outing. Former India batting coach, Vikram Rathour believes that Gill will lead India in all 3 formats in the future.
“Whatever I have seen him, be it for the Gujarat Titans or in Zimbabwe, he did a good job. He has shown terrific body language, which is a must if you are leading a side. Now with the vice-captaincy, the BCCI has given him extra responsibility and I am sure he will thrive in this role, ” Rathour told The Indian Express.
“I feel captaincy brought the best out of Virat and Rohit and I feel it will do the same for Shubman. Although, he is not yet the captain, being in the leadership group will bring the best out of him as well. This is I am very sure off. When you are in that role, leading others, it gives you that extra bit of responsibility, which is good and I think is great for a young kid like Shubman, who one day might lead India in all three formats,” added Rathour.
