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Rishi Dhawan Backs Shubman Gill for 2027 World Cup Captaincy
Rishi Dhawan thinks Shubman Gill is doing a good job as India's captain.
Gill has led the team in both Test and one-day cricket while continuing to score runs.
Dhawan believes Gill will be ready to captain India at the 2027 ODI World Cup.
He also thinks Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli should be part of India's team.
Dhawan says their fitness, recent performances and experience would help the side.
Former India pacer Rishi Dhawan said Shubman Gill has handled captaincy alongside batting effectively.
Dhawan predicted Gill would be well prepared to lead India at the 2027 ODI World Cup.
Gill was named India's Test captain in May 2025 and ODI captain in October 2025.
Gill has captained India in 15 ODIs, recording eight wins and seven losses, and in 11 Tests.
Dhawan also said Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli's fitness, form and experience make them valuable for the tournament.
- Who
- Former India pacer Rishi Dhawan commented on Shubman Gill's captaincy and Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli's possible roles.
- What
- Dhawan backed Gill to lead India at the 2027 ODI World Cup and said Rohit and Kohli remain valuable options.
- Where
- Dhawan spoke to ANI; the report was datelined Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
- When
- The comments were reported on October 8; the World Cup is scheduled for 2027.
- Why
- Dhawan cited Gill's leadership and batting performances, and Rohit and Kohli's fitness, form and experience.
Dhawan's assessment
Other perspectives
Gill's readiness to captain at the 2027 World Cup
Dhawan's assessment
Dhawan said Gill has led well and will certainly captain India well at the 2027 World Cup.
Other perspectives
The report provides no opposing assessment of Gill's future captaincy.
Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli's World Cup prospects
Dhawan's assessment
Dhawan wants both veterans in India's ODI setup, citing their fitness, performances and experience.
Other perspectives
The report gives no counterview on whether they should feature.
Key facts
- Speaker
- Rishi Dhawan, former India pacer
- Gill's Test captaincy
- Appointed in May 2025
- Gill's ODI captaincy
- Appointed in October 2025
- ODIs captained
- 15, with eight wins and seven losses
- Tests captained
- 11: six wins, three losses and two draws
- Tournament
- 2027 ICC Men's ODI World Cup
Quotes
Rishi Dhawan
Former India pacer commenting on Gill’s captaincy and batting.
“Yes, definitely. As you can see, in whichever series he has captained, he has led very well. Often when players take on captaincy, it impacts their batting, but he is handling it smoothly and delivering extraordinary batting performances continuously.”
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“I believe he has emerged very well as a captain. By 2027, he will certainly captain very well in the World Cup. Moreover, to support and guide him, Rohit bhai and Virat bhai are there, so I don't think there will be any problems at all.”
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