August 10, 2025

Kolkata is buzzing with cricket talk! While it may seem early to debate, the question on everyone’s lips is: who will lead India’s cricket teams across formats? Right now, Suryakumar Yadav captains the T20 side, Shubman Gill leads the Test team, but Rohit Sharma’s future as ODI captain is cloudy. At 38 now, Rohit will be close to 40 by the 2027 ODI World Cup at home, raising doubts about his continued role. BCCI usually prefers a single captain for both T20Is and ODIs. Since Surya wasn’t picked for the Champions Trophy, his chance to bridge the leadership gap seems slim. But Gill as the all-format captain? That idea sounds sweet and powerful! At just 25, Shubman brings youth and a promising future for at least the next ten years of big ICC events. Gill’s Test captaincy debut in England was tough but turned him into a stronger leader. Sure, a few choices like field placements and bowling tactics raised eyebrows, but it was his first series as skipper, and growth is expected. What stands out is his batting brilliance. Breaking Don Bradman’s record made waves, showing he belongs at the highest level. Plus, he handled a constantly changed batting lineup like a pro. Not many notice how formidable Gill is in white-ball cricket. He boasts a double century in ODIs and a hundred in T20Is — a rare achievement! Even with a mixed white-ball career, his average nearly 60 in ODIs and strike rate close to 140 in T20s are top-notch. Though he missed a hundred in the 2023 ODI World Cup, his 44 average helped India as the team had depth until No.7. Later, he scored a steady century in the Champions Trophy opener against Bangladesh, ending his hundred drought in ICC ODI events. Gill juggles batting at two positions but may stay put as an opener. Opening as captain is tricky — if he scores big, it’s great; if not, critics may unfairly call him a risk. It's a tough double-edged sword, but one Gill accepted when Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli retired from Tests in May. Interestingly, Gill had already embraced leadership challenges earlier playing for Gujarat Titans in the IPL after Hardik Pandya moved clubs. There, he led Titans to seven record 200-plus totals with a sizzling strike rate of 155, scoring 650 runs and six fifties in 15 matches. They led the points table for most of the IPL before narrowly missing the final, showcasing Gill’s fire and flair. With the T20 World Cup just six months away, fans and experts eagerly watch to see how soon Shubman Gill locks in his place as India’s all-format captain. His blend of youth, skill, and leadership might just be the thrilling new chapter Indian cricket needs!

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