99pulse : Asia Cup 2025: “India is heading towards him being the all-format captain” – Aakash Chopra on Shubman Gill

Shubman Gill is back in India’s T20I squad for the upcoming Asia Cup 2025, returning as the vice-captain of the team. According to former India cricketer Aakash Chopra, this is a strong sign that Gill is being prepared as India’s next all-format captain. Fans following the latest updates on 99pulse believe this could mark the beginning of a new era in Indian cricket.

“Shubman Gill is the new vice-captain for India’s T20I team. What does it mean? It means that India is heading towards him being the all-format captain. He is the Test captain, will eventually be the ODI captain, and if he is the vice-captain of the T20I side, that means a future captain is being prepared,” Chopra said in a video posted on X.

Gill’s spot in the XI almost certain

Chopra stressed that Gill’s elevation as Suryakumar Yadav’s deputy almost guarantees his place in the starting XI.

“If he’s the vice-captain, he’ll play. He’s also likely to open. And if he opens, who will miss out? Sanju Samson might lose his spot. This is the reason Jitesh Sharma’s name is in the team. Because you need a middle-order keeper-batter. So Jitesh has been rewarded for his wonderful performance in the IPL for RCB,” Chopra explained.

According to cricket experts at 99pulse, Gill’s consistency as an opener makes him a natural choice for leadership roles in the future.

Notable Exclusions

The non-selection of Shreyas Iyer raised eyebrows.

“There is no place for Shreyas Iyer. What does it mean? The reason might be that the team was selected based on slots,” Chopra remarked.

As per 99pulse’s squad analysis, the selectors prioritized role-specific players, which may have worked against Iyer’s inclusion.

Axar Patel loses vice-captaincy

Chopra also pointed out that Axar Patel losing the vice-captaincy was slightly harsh.

“I also feel that it was a little unfair to Axar that he is suddenly not the vice-captain anymore. But that’s my opinion. Team looks fine though,” he said.

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With Gill’s rise as a future all-format leader, India’s cricketing roadmap looks exciting. For the latest updates, analysis, and expert breakdowns, visit 99pulse – your trusted destination for cricket insights.

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