Former India cricket team fielding coach R Sridhar has confidently predicted that Shubman Gill will lead India in the 2027 ODI World Cup. Sridhar believes that Gill, currently vice-captain for T20Is and ODIs, will eventually captain India in all three formats.
Gill’s Leadership Potential:
- Vice-Captain Roles: Shubman Gill is already serving as the vice-captain for T20Is and ODIs. He is currently the deputy to Suryakumar Yadav in T20Is and to Rohit Sharma in ODIs.
- All-Format Player: Sridhar praises Gill as an all-format player and sees him as a natural successor to Rohit Sharma. He believes that Gill’s talent and leadership skills make him the ideal candidate to lead India in Tests, ODIs, and T20Is after the 2027 World Cup.
Sridhar’s Views:
- Future Captain: “Shubman Gill for me is an all-format player. I think he would be the apprentice to captain Rohit Sharma in Test matches and ODIs. I am sure India will see him as the captain post 2027 World Cup in all formats,” Sridhar told Hindustan Times.
Gill’s Recent Performance:
- Strong Comeback: After missing the T20 World Cup, Gill made a strong return by leading India to a 4-1 series win against Zimbabwe.
- Leadership Experience: Despite being only 24 years old, Gill has already had a taste of captaincy. After Hardik Pandya moved to Mumbai Indians ahead of IPL 2024, Gill was promoted to captain Gujarat Titans. Although the team did not perform well, this experience helped Gill develop his leadership skills.
Key Details:
| Player | Current Roles | Future Potential |
|---|---|---|
| Shubman Gill | Vice-Captain (T20Is, ODIs) | Predicted Captain (All Formats) |
| Rohit Sharma | Current Captain (ODIs, Tests) | Expected to pass baton to Gill |
| Suryakumar Yadav | Current T20I Captain | Gill is vice-captain |
As the cricketing world looks ahead to the future, Shubman Gill’s rise as a leader is eagerly anticipated. His talent, combined with his leadership experience, positions him as a promising candidate to guide India to success in the 2027 ODI World Cup and beyond