Zaheer Khan Weighs In on Shubman Gill's Captaincy Journey

India is off to a flying start, leading 1-0 against New Zealand in the ODI series! Zaheer Khan is keeping a close eye on Shubman Gill's captaincy. He thinks Gill is still figuring things out, especially after some injury bumps. But hey, he scored a solid 56 runs! Zaheer believes with time and pressure, Gill will be a shining captain and also cheers for Shreyas Iyer in the middle order.

Quick rundown

1.Zaheer says Gill is still learning the captaincy but ready to grow with time.

2.Gill fought back from injuries and posted 56 off 71 in a 301-run chase.

3.Zaheer backs Shreyas Iyer as India's long-term No. 4 with pressure-ready skills.

4.The captaincy debate centers on handling pressure, balance and consistency at the international stage.

5.Gill was appointed multi-format captain in 2025; the journey toward maturity is underway.

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