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Virat Kohli backs Shubman Gill as long-term India captain
Original: Virat Kohli reveals what he sees in Shubman Gill that can make him a long-term India captain
Virat Kohli has publicly endorsed Shubman Gill, saying he sees in the young batter the qualities needed to become India's long-term captain. Kohli pointed to Gill's temperament and game awareness as signs of future leadership. The backing from India's former captain carries weight as the team plans its leadership transition, and Gill is widely viewed as the leading candidate to take over across formats.
Why now: India are weighing their next captaincy succession, and an endorsement from Kohli shapes that debate.
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- Virat Kohli reveals what he sees in Shubman Gill that can make him a long-term India captain · Yahoo Sports
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