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'Often when players are made captains, it impacts their batting' - Rishi Dhawan shares his views on Shubman Gill's captaincy

Shubman Gill has solidified his position as India’s Test and ODI captain, leading the team since May and October 2025, respectively. Across 11 Tests and 15 ODIs, Gill has balanced leadership with consistent batting, including a career-best 269 against England—the highest score by an Indian captain in Tests—and an unbeaten 223 in a recent ODI chase against the West Indies.

His captaincy has delivered key wins, such as a 3-0 ODI series sweep over Afghanistan and a series-levelling Test tour in England, showcasing adaptability across formats and conditions. Former Indian fast bowler Rishi Dhawan praised Gill’s ability to maintain form despite the added responsibilities of captaincy, calling his leadership “extraordinary” and predicting continued success, especially with the support of experienced players like Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma ahead of the 2027 World Cup.

Dhawan also highlighted the duo’s fitness and experience as vital assets for India’s ODI setup in the lead-up to the tournament.

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