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With the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup just months away, Team India is set for a packed calendar that will test their depth, adaptability, and preparation. From continental battles in Asia to tough tours abroad,
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Asianet Newsable on MSNAsia Cup 2025: Was Shubman Gill India’s Preferred Option for T20I Vice-Captaincy?
Shubman Gill’s appointment as vice-captain for Asia Cup 2025 T20Is has stirred debate. Seen as a reward for his successful Test captaincy debut, it raises questions over India’s T20I opening combination and signals a long-term leadership investment.
The BCCI has named Shubman Gill as India’s T20I vice-captain for the Asia Cup 2025, replacing Axar Patel, and head coach Gautam Gambhir was instrumental in this decision. But is it the right decision?
He called the selection "backwards" and added that even if this team wins the continental tournament, it is not be good enough to defend the T20 World Cup title next year.