A Potential Captaincy Role for Shubman Gill
The stage is set for an exciting match between India and New Zealand in Dubai on Sunday. However, Team India might take to the field with a tweaked playing XI, according to recent reports. It’s possible that captain Rohit Sharma could be rested, paving the way for Shubman Gill to take on the captaincy in his absence. As the vice-captain of Team India, Gill is certainly a strong contender for the role.
Rohit Sharma has been playing continuously, which has led to some concerns about his fitness. During the match against Pakistan, he was visibly struggling, even leaving the field at one point due to muscle strain. If he’s not fully fit, it’s likely that the team will err on the side of caution and give him a break. According to a report by the Indian Express, Shubman Gill could be handed the captaincy in Rohit’s absence, although no official confirmation has been received yet.
Possible Changes to the Playing XI
If Rohit Sharma does get rested, Rishabh Pant might get a chance to join the playing XI in his place. However, it’s likely that Pant would bat at number five or six. In this scenario, Team India could opt to send KL Rahul out to open with Shubman Gill. Rahul has plenty of experience opening the batting, and Pant has consistently delivered strong performances in the middle order. This potential lineup change would undoubtedly be an interesting development, and fans will be watching with bated breath to see how the team decides to proceed.
