Shubman Gill on Rohit Sharma taking over as India’s new ODI captain sounds humble. The young batter got the big news just before BCCI announced it. Ajit Agarkar told him during a selector’s meeting recently.
Gill called this opportunity a massive responsibility for his career. He spoke to reporters before the second West Indies Test match. His excitement about leading India came through in every answer.
Learning from Rohit’s Experience
Shubman Gill on Rohit Sharma’s leadership showed real respect and admiration. Rohit will play under him in the upcoming Australia ODI series. That gives Gill a chance to learn from his former captain directly.
“It was announced in the middle of the Test match, but I got to know a little before that. Obviously, it’s a big responsibility and an even bigger honour. I’m very excited to lead my country in that format. And yes, the last few months have been very exciting for me,” Gill said.
He praised Rohit’s calm nature during tense match situations. Staying cool under pressure is something Gill wants to copy. The way Rohit builds friendships within the team impressed him too.
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“There are so many qualities that I inherited from Rohit Bhai; one is the calmness that he possesses, and the kind of friendship that he fosters among the group is something that I aspire to. And these are the qualities that I want to take from him,” Gill said.
These qualities matter more than people think in cricket. A captain needs players to trust him completely. Rohit built that trust through his calm approach.
Looking Ahead as Captain
Gill won’t waste time thinking about past achievements now. His focus stays locked on future tournaments and victories. He wants to lead India across all formats eventually.
“But I’m really looking forward to what the future holds. I want to stay as present as possible and don’t really want to look back on what I’ve been able to achieve or what we as a team have been able to achieve. I just want to look forward and win everything that we have in the upcoming months,” Gill said.
The Australia series will test his captaincy skills properly. Shubman Gill on Rohit Sharma’s guidance during that series sounds promising. Having Rohit around makes the transition much smoother.
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Gill thanked everyone for believing in his leadership abilities. He understands the weight of captaining the Indian cricket team. But he’s ready to shoulder that responsibility with pride.
His first target is winning matches against tough opponents. Building his own leadership style will take time and patience. For now, he’s soaking up everything Rohit teaches him daily.
