In a surprising revelation, former BCCI selector Salil Ankola recently unveiled that Shubman Gill was identified as a potential India captain as early as 2023. This foresight has now manifested as Gill has been appointed as the T20I vice-captain, hinting towards a future where he may lead the Indian team across all formats. Ankola mentioned that there was a unanimous agreement among selectors and senior players regarding Gill's leadership qualities. The young cricketer's impressive batting skills combined with his successful stint as Test captain in England have further reinforced the belief in his ability to take on the captaincy role. With this newfound responsibility, Shubman Gill is undoubtedly on the path to becoming India's next captain, and fans can expect great things from this promising talent.
In a surprising revelation, former BCCI selector Salil Ankola recently unveiled that Shubman Gill was identified as a potential India captain as early as 2023. This foresight has now manifested as Gill has been appointed as the T20I vice-captain, hinting towards a future where he may lead the Indian team across all formats. Ankola mentioned that there was a unanimous agreement among selectors and senior players regarding Gill's leadership qualities. The young cricketer's impressive batting skills combined with his successful stint as Test captain in England have further reinforced the belief in his ability to take on the captaincy role. With this newfound responsibility, Shubman Gill is undoubtedly on the path to becoming India's next captain, and fans can expect great things from this promising talent.