Gill is expected to open the batting alongside left-handed Abhishek Sharma in the upcoming continental tournament. The Indian Test captain has consistently opened for the Gujarat Titans in the IPL, and then his stellar performance in the five-match Test series against England, where he scored 754 runs as captain, has boosted his reputation as an opener.
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The former Indian head coach has called Samson a dangerous and lethal batter who can win matches for India. Shastri feels even Gill would face a challenge replacing Samson at the top of the batting order, given the Kerala batter’s consistency and impact.
He is lethal and match-winner: Ravi Shastri on Sanju Samson
He further added, “When you look at Samson’s record for India in T20Is at the top of the order, even someone like Shubman will be challenged. He may come in for someone else, but I think Samson should be left alone. He is dangerous, he is lethal, and he is a match-winner.”
Ravi Shastri feels Shubman Gill has everything to lead India across formats
Meanwhile, the Indian cricket team management is preparing Gill for bigger responsibilities in the future. His consistent performances and impressive leadership are seen as qualities that could make him a long-term leader across the formats.
Shastri signed off by saying, “If a player can ensure he is in the XI and become a vital cog in all formats, then by all means. If someone is good enough, there is nothing that stops one man from leading in all formats.”
Notably, the 17th edition of the Asia Cup will see eight teams—India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, UAE, Oman, and Hong Kong—competing for the title. India will start their campaign against the UAE on Wednesday, September 10, in Dubai.
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