The Indian team is yet to win the ODI series under Gill after six ODIs, so the upcoming ODI series against Afghanistan is expected to give a better idea of how the team is going to move forward. Afghanistan series is an important test for Shubman Gill before the ODI World Cup 2027.
Before the India vs Afghanistan ODI series, Anil Kumble had strongly backed Shubman Gill’s captaincy. The former Indian head coach said that Gill has already shown good signs as a captain, especially in IPL 2026, where he led the Gujarat Titans to the final.
Anil Kumble said on JioStar: “We have seen in the IPL that he (Shubman Gill) has rotated his bowlers well, used his spinners at the right time, and handled pressure situations with clarity. His form with the bat has not dipped.”
Anil Kumble wants Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma to help Shubman Gill; hails Prince Yadav
The former Indian captain also stressed the importance of experienced players like Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli in the young side. He believes that they can help Gill with inputs on field placements, bowling changes, and match situations.
He also praised Prince Yadav, who has earned his maiden call-up, saying his “variety, cutters, slower balls, and yorkers make him an all-phase bowler.” Kumble said that Yadav should be given enough chances to settle into international cricket.
Virat Kohli out of action after IPL 2026 injury
However, Kohli suffered a hamstring injury during the final and has now been ruled out of the upcoming three-match ODI series against Afghanistan. He is expected to return to action on the England tour next month.
Rohit Sharma has also recently regained his match fitness after training at the BCCI Centre of Excellence for a week. He had also sustained a hamstring injury during the IPL 2026. But Rohit Sharma returned to India's ODI squad against Afghanistan.
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