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Shubman Gill has right intensity to lead India: Virat Kohli
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Indian cricketer (born 1999)
Shubman Gill is an Indian international cricketer who plays for the India national team. Gill captains India in Tests and ODIs, the Gujarat Titans in the Indian Premier League and Punjab when he plays first-class cricket. He has also captained India in T20I. A right-handed batsman, Gill represents Punjab in domestic cricket.
More on Wikipedia ↗Indian cricketer (born 1988)
Virat Kohli is an Indian international cricketer and former all-format captain of the Indian national cricket team. He is a right-handed batter and an occasional right-arm medium-pace bowler. Considered one of the greatest batters in cricket, he has been acclaimed for his batting skills and records. Kohli has the most centuries in ODIs and the second-most centuries in international cricket with 86 tons across all formats. He is also the leading run-scorer in the Indian Premier League.
More on Wikipedia ↗Kohli also highlighted Gill's tactical sharpness, noting his knack for unsettling opposition batters.
Virat Kohli said Shubman Gill has the right perspective and intensity to lead India, as he opened up on his own freer batting approach.
Virat Kohli backed Shubman Gill to lead India for a long time ahead of the first ODI against West Indies on Sunday, saying the young captain has the right perspective and intensity. Speaking to JioStar, Kohli also outlined his freer batting approach and India’s push for 350-plus ODI totals.