Aaron Finch believes Gill’s leadership and the support of senior players will ensure success against Australia.
Former Australian captain Aaron Finch has expressed full confidence in Shubman Gill as he begins his journey as India’s new ODI captain. This leadership change is a significant moment for Indian cricket, as Gill will replace Rohit Sharma, while Rohit and Virat Kohli will remain active members of the team for the upcoming limited-overs series against Australia, starting in Perth on October 19.
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The decision to appoint Gill as ODI captain surprised many fans and cricket pundits, but Finch believes it is a wise move. The 26-year-old vice-captain of India’s T20 International team has already had a successful start as Test captain, displaying composure and strategic acumen, especially during the series against England earlier this year. Finch believes this experience will be useful in taking over the captaincy in the 50-over format.
Playing alongside Rohit and Virat will be an advantage: Aaron Finch
Speaking to the ICC, Finch emphasized that Gill will benefit from playing alongside two experienced players, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, during matches. “Shubman has already shown what a good captain he is in T20 cricket and Test cricket, so I’m sure this will be no different,” Finch said.
The former Australian captain also praised Gill’s maturity and cricketing understanding and said that the transition to leadership could be challenging, but the presence of experienced senior players will help him cope with the pressures of international captaincy.
With Rohit and Kohli available as mentors, Finch believes Gill has the necessary support to succeed in the 50-over format and lead India effectively.
With India set to face a strong Australian team, all eyes will be on Gill to see how he manages the team, executes the strategy, and builds on his early successes.
