Who will become the captain of India after Rohit Sharma? Ravichandran Ashwin gave a shocking statement about this player
Former India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin termed Shubman Gill’s decision to become the vice-captain for the Champions Trophy as a ‘far-sighted step’ and said that the top-order batsman’s place in the team is almost assured and he is being groomed as the future captain. Can be done. Let us tell you, during a press conference in Mumbai, Ajit Agarkar and Rohit Sharma announced the team for the Champions Trophy. Rohit Sharma is leading the 15-member team. Shubhman Gill has been made the vice-captain of this team.
Ashwin said on Gill becoming vice-captain
Ashwin, who announced his retirement from the national team during the recently concluded Australia tour, said on his YouTube channel on Sunday, “Think about who else can be considered for the role of vice-captain in the current team.” I am not saying whether the decision to make Shubman Gill the vice-captain is right or wrong, but it is a step in the right direction, especially when he was the vice-captain in the last series as well.”
He said, “I could be wrong, but he has probably been a vice-captain in Test cricket. This would be a prudent move as the team management would be considering who can play the leadership role in the future.”
Ashwin said, “Both (Rishabh) Pant and (Lokesh) Rahul can play together in the team but the management has made the player whose place is confirmed in the playing eleven as the vice-captain. If Gill is asked to lead in the future, If he is prepared, he can take guidance from experienced players like Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah.”
Raina also considered Gill as the future captain
Ravichandran Ashwin is not the first one who has seen the team management’s decision to name Shubman Gill as the future captain. Before him, Suresh Raina had also said something similar about Shubman Gill. Former Indian cricketer Suresh Raina had said after the announcement of the Champions Trophy team that it tells a lot about his ability as a future leader.
Regarding Gill, Raina said in the Star Sports Press Room show, “I think Shubman Gill is India’s next superstar. He has performed remarkably well in the ODI team. When you give such a good opportunity to a young player, Like making him vice-captain in the ICC Champions Trophy, it speaks volumes about his ability.”
Suresh Raina further said, “Rohit Sharma clearly knows who will be the next captain. Shubman Gill is one of the best captains we have seen, especially in terms of leading the Gujarat team in the IPL. In the last 12-16 months. The kind of performance he has done justifies this decision. So Rohit will open with him – it is a great step taken by the selectors and Rohit Sharma himself.”
Raina further said, “Rohit has seen how Gill leads, just like Virat Kohli did. Gill’s way of working on the field is extraordinary. He knows the team, leads from the front.” And he has a deep understanding of the game. It’s a very good move by the selectors and Rohit.”
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