Former India wicketkeeper Robin Uthappa has praised the selection committee for choosing Shubman Gill as the young captain for the upcoming Test series against England. Gill steps in for Rohit Sharma, who has retired, and Virat Kohli is also out after retiring from Test cricket last month. Uthappa believes that if the 25-year-old Gill performs well in England, he could lead the Indian team for the next decade.
You’ve got to give credit to the selection committee for thinking ahead. Shubman is still young. If he does well, he could be leading the Indian Test side for the next 10 years, which would be great for Indian cricket since he’s a top-notch player, Uthappa said on Star Sports.
He also highlighted Gill’s growth as a leader during the recent IPL, where he led the Gujarat Titans to the playoffs after a tough first season as captain.
We’ve seen how his captaincy has improved from last year to this year in the IPL. He led the Gujarat Titans with great intensity, made smart on-field choices, and supported his teammates with the umpires and any situations that came up, Uthappa mentioned.
He’s optimistic about Gill’s future in international cricket, stating, He’s going to be a great leader. He’s smart and has a solid understanding of the game. He’s really talented and a good person. He has everything it takes to be a good captain.
Uthappa appreciates Gill’s commitment, saying, What I like about Shubman is he practices what he preaches. He’s organized and focused in his training, which sets a good example for the other players. I believe he’s ready to make a big impact internationally.