Abhishek Sharma has lavished praise on Shubman Gill, India’s newly appointed Test captain, calling him one of the finest cricketers the country has produced across all three formats. Gill, who takes over the Test captaincy from Rohit Sharma ahead of the England tour, became the fifth-youngest Test captain for India and the 37th overall.
Abhishek and Gill share a deep bond, having risen through Punjab’s cricket ranks together and been part of the victorious 2018 U-19 World Cup team. Reflecting on their journey from playing red-ball cricket at the U-14 and U-16 levels to now seeing Gill lead the national Test side, Abhishek expressed immense pride.
Speaking to Star Sports, Abhishek said he believes Gill will excel both as a player and a captain. He described Gill as one of the best talents India has produced across formats and is confident that Gill will fulfill his responsibilities with excellence.
Abhishek’s words highlight the strong camaraderie and high expectations surrounding Gill as he embarks on this significant leadership role for Team India.
