Archive · 5 Oct 2026
Kaif Criticizes Gill’s Captaincy After India-West Indies ODI Series
Mohammad Kaif shared his concerns about Gill’s captaincy after India’s ODI series against the West Indies.
He said Gill is still learning how to lead a team.
Kaif also called him a work in progress.
He said leading a young bowling team made the job harder.
Kaif felt Gill seemed to panic as the World Cup got closer.
He pointed to changes in which bowlers played and who took the new ball.
He also said a penalty meant India had to bring fielders in.
Kaif said Gill took time to respond while many runs were being scored.
Mohammad Kaif said Gill is still learning to captain and described him as a work in progress.
Kaif said Gill’s limited experience and a young bowling team were challenges.
Kaif said Gill appeared to panic as the World Cup approached.
He questioned changes involving Nabi, Reddy and Kamboj, including Reddy being given the new ball before that plan changed.
Kaif said India’s fielding restrictions after a penalty and the high scoring added to the difficulty.
- Who
- Mohammad Kaif commented on Gill’s captaincy.
- What
- Kaif criticized Gill’s handling of the bowling options and said he was still learning the captaincy role.
- When
- After India’s ODI series against the West Indies; no date is provided.
- Where
- The articles do not specify a location.
- Why
- Kaif cited Gill’s limited experience, a young bowling team, changes in bowling plans and pressure as the World Cup approached.
- Commentator
- Mohammad Kaif
- Series
- India’s ODI series against the West Indies
- Kaif’s assessment
- Gill is still learning as captain and is a work in progress
- Challenges cited
- Gill’s inexperience and a young bowling team
- Bowling changes mentioned
- Nabi was played in one game and dropped; Reddy was given the new ball before the plan changed; Kamboj was also played
- Other factor cited
- Kaif said a penalty required India to bring fielders in