Gavaskar's Endorsement of Gill
Former Indian cricketer Sunil Gavaskar has expressed his support for Shubman Gill to take over as India's next Test captain. The talented batter from Punjab currently leads the Gujarat Titans in IPL 2025, where the team is performing well, sitting second in the points standings with eight wins out of eleven matches. Gill is widely speculated to replace Rohit Sharma, who recently announced his retirement from Test cricket.
Praise for Gill's Leadership
In a discussion on JioHotstar, Gavaskar praised Gill's leadership qualities and performance this season. He highlighted Gill's ability to score runs consistently while also supporting his teammates and contributing to bowling strategies. Gavaskar noted Gill's calm demeanor, even when Rashid Khan struggled at the start of the tournament.
Gujarat Titans' Playoff Aspirations
The Gujarat Titans are on the verge of securing a spot in the IPL 2025 playoffs, needing just one more win. Gill has been instrumental in this success, ranking as the team's second-highest run-scorer with 508 runs. He, along with Sudharsan and Buttler, has made history by being part of the first IPL team to have three players score over 500 runs in a single season.
Gill's Future as Test Captain
Shubman Gill is anticipated to be officially named as the next Test captain during a press conference scheduled for next week. He has already had discussions with chief selector Ajit Agarkar and head coach Gautam Gambhir regarding India's future in red-ball cricket. The upcoming five-match Test series against England, commencing on June 20, could mark Gill's debut as the captain of the Test team.
