Shubman Gill is rapidly evolving into a rare all-format asset for the Indian team. Given his meteoric rise over the last eight months and his refined batting style, many analysts see him as the next Virat Kohli. This conversation comes at a time when Rohit Sharma's role as captain is being questioned after the WTC final loss.
The young sensational Shubman Gill is fast developing as an all-format batter for team India, a fine quality that is rare in modern-day cricket. Gill’s rapid rise in the last 8 months and his batting techniques have made many cricket experts believe that he can be an heir to Virat Kohli. After India’s loss at the WTC final, Rohit Sharma’s captaincy role has come under the radar.
Despite being only 23, Gill has already become a cornerstone of India's batting strength. For context, Virat Kohli was 25 when he first led the Test side. Yet, former selector Bhupinder Singh argues that handing over the captaincy now would be premature. In Singh's view, while Gill certainly has the potential to lead and become a legend of the game, those responsibilities should wait.
Singh emphasized the importance of not rushing the process, as the primary goal is to let Gill establish himself as a world-class batter. He expressed confidence that if Gill continues on his current path, he will become a national sensation, citing his unique aura and personality. He believes that leadership development can happen naturally as a secondary step later on.
The priority, according to Singh, is for Gill to secure his spot in the squad across all formats and prove he is a consistent asset rather than a liability over the coming years. He concluded by noting that any captain must first be able to deliver high-level individual performances to earn the respect of the team.