‘Shubman Gill has all the material to be a good leader’: Robin Uthappa and Gary Kirsten back to the Long Hall of Young India captain. Cricket news
New Delhi: India’s decision to hand over 25 -year -old Shubman Gill to Test Captain for the upcoming five -match series against England has earned a high praise from former cricketers Robin Uthappa and Gary Kirsten. Announced his retirement from the longest format with Rohit Sharma, Gill has been assigned to lead a new Indian Test team starting in Leeds from 20 June.Go beyond the border with our YouTube channel. Subscribe now!Robin Uthappa appreciated the selectors for making a bold and long -term option. Uthappa said on Star Sports, “You have got to give up the selection committee up because they have gone with foresight.” “Shubman is just 24 or 25 years old. If he gains this right, he can lead India for the next 10 years. It leaves Indian cricket in great hands because it is a high quality bat.”
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Uthappa, affected by Gill’s captaincy in Gujarat Titans in IPL 2025, noted his leadership. “The intensity with which he used to work, the way he stood for the teammates of the team – all those qualities matters in a leader.”He also urged patience with the young captain. “He is someone who will inspire performance. Give him time before justice.”
Former South African opener and former India coach Gary Kirsten said that Gill has all the construction of a top level captain, echoing Bhavna. “He is a smart cricketer with a deep understanding of the game. He is hardworking in preparation and training – he will lead for example.”Kirsten said, “Shubman has a raw material to really become a good leader. I think he is primary to take the international view from the storm.”
