Archive · 20 Aug 2025
Gavaskar Backs Gill as Vice-Captain Amidst Controversy
Shubman Gill is now the vice-captain of India's T20 cricket team, replacing Axar Patel.
Sunil Gavaskar thinks this is a good choice, highlighting Gill's great recent performance and potential future leadership.
The current captain, Suryakumar Yadav, mentioned Gill was already vice-captain in a previous series.
Some other players like Kaif and Ashwin are not sure about Axar Patel's removal.
India has selected the squad for Asia Cup 2025, and Gavaskar thinks people should support the team.
Shubman Gill replaces Axar Patel as India's T20I vice-captain for the Asia Cup 2025.
Sunil Gavaskar supports Gill's selection, citing his recent form and IPL performance.
Suryakumar Yadav stated Gill was already vice-captain in a previous series and continues in the role.
Gavaskar suggests Gill's appointment indicates he may be considered for future captaincy.
Former cricketers Kaif and Ashwin express concerns over Axar Patel's removal from the vice-captaincy.
- Who
- Shubman Gill, Suryakumar Yadav, Axar Patel, Sunil Gavaskar, Mohammed Kaif, Ravichandran Ashwin.
- What
- Shubman Gill appointed vice-captain for Asia Cup 2025.
- When
- The announcement was made recently before Asia Cup 2025.
- Where
- Dubai, UAE, and various locations in India and Australia.
- Why
- Gill's potential for future leadership was favored.
Support for Shubman Gill
Criticism of Axar Patel's Demotion
Selection Justification
Support for Shubman Gill
Gill's form justifies selection.
Criticism of Axar Patel's Demotion
Axar Patel deserved explanation for demotion
Leadership Strategy
Support for Shubman Gill
Gill as potential future leader.
Criticism of Axar Patel's Demotion
Not necessary to have the same captain across all formats.
- New Vice-Captain
- Shubman Gill
- Team Captain
- Suryakumar Yadav
- Former Vice-Captain
- Axar Patel
- Commentator Support
- Sunil Gavaskar
- Asia Cup 2025 Venue
- Dubai
Sources
Mohammad Kaif on making Shubman Gill vice-captain for Asia Cup 2025: ‘I hope Axar Patel was informed…did no wrong so he deserves an explanation’
Why was Shubman Gill named as India vice-captain over Axar Patel despite year-long gap in T20Is? Here's what report says
Gill named vice-captain, Bumrah included
Axar Patel's demotion from India T20I vice-captaincy role questioned by former cricketer: 'Axar deserves an explanation'
Shubman Gill, Suryakumar Yadav And Gautam Gambhir's Big Test Begins With Asia Cup 2025, Here's India's Full Schedule Before The T20 World Cup
Asia Cup 2025: Is Sanju Samson's India Spot Under Threat? R Ashwin Makes Massive 'Shubman Gill' Claim
Gill wasn’t Agarkar’s first choice for Asia Cup vice-captain, but Gambhir reportedly swung it his way: Is this a risky move?
