Archive · 22 Jul 2026
Ex-Cricketer Criticizes Shubman Gill's Captaincy After Series Loss
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.
India lost the ODI series 2-1 against England.
Shubman Gill's captaincy record is 1 win and 3 losses in ODIs.
Hanuma Vihari criticized Gill's bowling changes and field placements.
Kuldeep Yadav was left out of the entire ODI series.
Vihari questioned the team's decision to exclude experienced players.
- Who
- Shubman Gill, Hanuma Vihari, India cricket team, England cricket team
- What
- Criticism of Shubman Gill's captaincy and team selection.
- When
- After India's 2-1 ODI series loss to England.
- Where
- Lord's, England.
- Why
- Gill's captaincy decisions and team selection were questioned due to poor performance.
Critics of Shubman Gill's Captaincy
Supporters of Shubman Gill
Captaincy Performance
Critics of Shubman Gill's Captaincy
Hanuma Vihari criticizes Gill's bowling changes and field placements, suggesting he has much to learn as a captain.
Supporters of Shubman Gill
Gill's batting is outstanding, and he may need more time to develop his captaincy skills.
Team Selection
Critics of Shubman Gill's Captaincy
Vihari questions the exclusion of experienced players like Kuldeep Yadav, especially on a slow wicket like Lord's.
Supporters of Shubman Gill
The team management might be prioritizing youth development and giving new players opportunities.
- 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.