Indian cricket Great Sunil Gavascar threw his weight for the appointment of SHUBMAN GILL as the Captain Vice -Chairman for the upcoming Asia Cup 2025 and called it a decision that firmly prepares a young dough for the course to become an Indian leader of all formats in the coming years.
When he talked to India today, Gavascar appreciated selectors and management To restore the gills to the T20i fold And give him a leading role together with Captain Suryakumar Yadav. He described this step as recognition of Gill’s exceptional form and growing maturity.
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“A few weeks ago, over 750 runs scored. You can’t exclude players in such a form. Giving him to be Vice President, there is also a way to tell him that in the future he could lead the T20. I think it is a very, very good choice,” Gavascar said.
The former Indian captain also emphasized Gill’s temperament and remembered how he impressed, while after last year’s T20 World Cup triumph led the other side in Zimbabwe. “He was also very impressive in England. To appear for the first time 750 runs, he first leading the party how well he managed pressure. This vice president is a clear sign that she is destined to lead India in the future,” he added.
Gill’s inclusion refers to its return to T20is after being out of format since June 2024. Currently, the Indian test captain, a 25 -year -old man has been constantly modified for leading across formats. Its height is replaced by Axar Patel as a representative of Suryakumar.
The Indian announcement of the Asia Cup team caused debates on balance and launch combinations. The tournament, scheduled for the United Arab Emirates from 9 to 28 September, will see September 10 in Dubai in Dubai India Open against the hosts of SAE in Dubai before clash with Pakistan September 14. Their final group game will be against Oman 19. September in Abu Dhabi.
Gill’s presence adds a competition at the top of the orderWhere Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson and Tilak Varma excelled in their absence. While his appointment strengthens the core of the management, he also represents a selection puzzle for team management.
India Squad for Asia Cup T20: Surya Kumar Yadav (C), SHUBMAN GILL (VC), Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Jitesh Sharma (WK), Jasprit Bumrah, Ashdeep Singh, Varun Chakaravarthy, Kuldeep, Sanju Samson (WK)
Stand-Bys: Prasidh Krishna, Washington Sundar, Riyan Parag, Dhruv Jurel, Yashasvi Jaiswal
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Debodinna Chakracorty
Published on:
August 19, 2025
