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Ex-Cricketer Criticizes Shubman Gill's Captaincy After Series Loss

Ex-Cricketer Criticizes Shubman Gill's Captaincy After Series Loss
Is Shubman Gill a poor captain? Ex-cricketer slams India skipper after another series loss · indianexpress.com

Shubman Gill, the captain of the Indian cricket team, has been criticized by former player Hanuma Vihari after India lost the ODI series against England.

Vihari said Gill needs to improve his captaincy skills, especially in making bowling changes and field placements.

He also questioned why experienced players like Kuldeep Yadav were left out of the team.

Gill's batting is good, but his captaincy decisions have led to poor results.

The team needs to pick experienced players if they want to win the World Cup in the future.

Key facts

Series Result
India lost the ODI series 2-1 against England.
Shubman Gill's Captaincy Record
1 win and 3 losses in ODIs.
Kuldeep Yadav's Exclusion
Left out of the entire ODI series against England.
Lord's Pitch
Dry surface, favored spin bowling.
England's Spin Option
Jacob Bethell played a crucial role in the series decider.

Quotes

Hanuma Vihari

Former Indian cricketer and commentator

“Vihari called Kuldeep’s exclusion a “shocker” and questioned how the selectors would pick him for the 2027 ODI World Cup if he continues to warm the bench.”
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“Having just five bowlers in the last ODI, he (Gill) was struggling with his bowling changes.”
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