The BCCI (Board of Management for Cricket in India) lately got here ahead and introduced India’s squad for the Champions Trophy 2025. With Rohit Sharma main the pack, star batter Shubman Gill was appointed because the vice-captain of the facet.
The Indian workforce will kick off their CT 2025 marketing campaign by taking over Bangladesh, and forward of the match, former India cricketer Suresh Raina got here ahead and gave his tackle Gill’s appointment because the Indian workforce’s vice-captain for the match.
“Completely. I believe Shubman Gill is the following celebrity in India. He’s executed remarkably effectively within the one-day facet. While you give such alternative to a teenager, like making him the vice-captain within the ICC Champions Trophy, it speaks volumes about his potential. Rohit Sharma clearly is aware of who the following chief will likely be. Shubman Gill is among the greatest captains we’ve seen, particularly with how he led the Gujarat workforce within the IPL,” Raina advised Star Sports activities.
“The best way he has carried out within the final 12-16 months justifies this determination. That’s why Rohit will open with him—it’s an amazing transfer by the selectors and Rohit Sharma himself. Rohit has noticed how Gill leads, very like how Virat Kohli did. Gill’s on-field work ethic is phenomenal. He is aware of the workforce, leads from the entrance, and has a robust consciousness of the sport. It’s an excellent transfer by the selectors and Rohit,” he added.
Arshdeep Singh will likely be essential alongside Jasprit Bumrah: Raina
The Indian workforce appears stacked forward of the Champions Trophy 2025, with the likes of Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shami, Arshdeep Singh, and lots of extra prolific bowlers, the Males in Blue will hope for marketing campaign. Reflecting on the workforce composition, Suresh Raina talked about how essential a number of gamers could possibly be.
“Arshdeep Singh will likely be essential alongside Jasprit Bumrah. Bumrah will likely be deadly in opposition to batters, however a very powerful function will likely be Hardik Pandya’s—when he bowls and whether or not he bowls in tandem with Kuldeep Yadav. Will Axar Patel play? Will Washington Sundar play? The mix issues. If it’s Hardik and Axar, the batting depth will increase, which is advantageous,” Raina mentioned.
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