'Might lead India in all formats': T20 World Cup-winning coach makes big prediction about Gill

Shubman Gill’s recent performances and his promotion to vice-captaincy have sparked discussions about his potential future as a leader in Indian cricket. His success in the IPL with the Gujarat Titans and his composed demeanor on the field have only added to the anticipation.

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T20 World Cup-winning coach lauds Shubman Gill

Former India batting coach Vikram Rathour has made a significant prediction about Shubman Gill, suggesting that the young cricketer might one day lead India in all three formats of the game. This bold statement comes on the back of Gill's recent appointment as India’s captain for the five-match T20I series against Zimbabwe and his subsequent success in the role.

Shubman Gill, who led a young Indian team to a 4-1 series victory over the Sikandar Raza-led Zimbabwe side, has now been named the vice-captain of the Indian team in white-ball formats. The newly-appointed head coach Gautam Gambhir has shown great faith in the youngster, a move that has been widely praised.

Vikram Rathour, in an interview with the Indian Express, expressed his confidence in Shubman Gill’s leadership abilities. "Whatever I have seen of him, be it for the Gujarat Titans or in Zimbabwe, he did a good job. He has shown terrific body language, which is a must if you are leading a side. Now with the vice-captaincy, the BCCI has given him extra responsibility, and I am sure he will thrive in this role,” Rathour said.

Vikram Rathour also drew parallels between Shubman Gill and other Indian cricketing stalwarts, noting how captaincy brought the best out of players like Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma. “I feel captaincy brought the best out of Virat and Rohit, and I feel it will do the same for Shubman. Although he is not yet the captain, being in the leadership group will bring the best out of him as well. This is something I am very sure of. When you are in that role, leading others, it gives you that extra bit of responsibility, which is good and I think is great for a young kid like Shubman, who one day might lead India in all three formats,” Rathour added.

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As India prepares for the upcoming white-ball fixtures against Sri Lanka, all eyes will be on Shubman Gill to see how he handles the added responsibilities and whether he continues to impress both fans and experts alike. The India vs Sri Lanka series will start with three T20Is on July 27, followed by as many ODIs.