Gill is already captain of India’s Test side and vice-captain of the T20I side, and he will now shoulder the responsibility of guiding the ODI side into a fresh chapter, with the ICC World Cup 2027 on the horizon. The decision to hand the ODI reins to the 25-year-old batter is well planned.
Reacting to BCCI’s big announcement, the former West Indies pacer and renowned commentator Ian Bishop, who has watched Gill’s journey closely, believes that this is a strategic move. He sees Gill’s appointment as an investment in long-term stability, especially with Rohit Sharma nearing the final phase of his international career and now focusing solely on ODIs.
Bishop has noted that Rohit’s experience remains invaluable, but India needs a younger leader to build a squad capable of winning the ICC World Cup 2027.
Ian Bishop lauds Shubman Gill’s calm and composed leadership in IPL and Tests
Shubman Gill’s calm demeanor has already impressed the West Indies great. In the IPL, the right-hander showcased his composure under pressure, leading the Gujarat Titans with a cool head and maintaining his form with the bat for the last two seasons.
Bishop further added, “In the IPL, he looks calm. In England, in the Test series, he showed that he's capable of leading the Indian lineup and still performing. I think that's one of the keys, to be able to lead tactically.”
Ian Bishop backs Shubman Gill’s leadership, calls captaincy an Art that grows with experience
However, the well-known broadcaster has admitted that Shubman Gill’s leadership journey is still in its beginning. Bishop further explained that captaincy is an art that matures over time, and it will take experience for Gill to become one of the game’s best tacticians.
Bishop signed off by saying, “He will get better because captaincy and becoming one of the best strategists takes time. But the important thing is that he shows in this early stage of his leadership career, at whatever level, that he can lead the team and he can perform with the bat.”
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