Anil Kumble has raised concerns about Shubman Gill’s appointment as India’s Test captain, citing his lack of experience as a batter overseas. Despite playing 32 Tests, Gill’s performance away from home has been questioned, with Kumble suggesting he needs to establish himself as a reliable batsman first. Kumble had initially hoped Jasprit Bumrah would succeed Rohit Sharma as captain, but a back injury led to Gill being given the responsibility.
Kumble emphasized the importance of Gill focusing on his batting before taking on the role of captain, especially with the absence of key players like Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Ravichandran Ashwin. While Gill has some captaincy experience with Gujarat Titans and Punjab, leading the Indian Test team presents a whole new challenge. Kumble praised Gill’s calm demeanor and leadership skills but acknowledged the significant changes in the team dynamics without the presence of the senior players.
Overall, Kumble believes Gill needs time and support to grow into the role of captain, with a strong emphasis on improving his batting performance before shouldering the responsibilities of leading the Indian Test team.
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