Shubman Gill is back in the T20i team of India and Sunil Gavaskar believes that the decision was easy. The young opener, who has also been appointed vice-captain for the Asia Cup, is now ready to play a key role when India starts their campaign against the VAE on 10 September.
Gavaskar supports the form of Gill and the future role
“Looking at the way he hit the IPL, it was a no-brainer,” Gavaskar said in a chat with Sony Sports Network.
“He has been very successful in the T20 format, and the form he showed in the recent test series, which scored more than 750 runs, is really good for the Asia Cup.”
Gill’s path back in the XI was not easy. Sanju Samson and Abhishek Sharma had delivered flying starts when he was gone, but only Gill managed to find a way back. Jaiswal has been omitted, while Samson may have to go out of position or make the place completely.
“It’s a good headache to have,” said Gavaskar. “Samson can hit finisher at three or even at six o’clock. Jitesh also did well in the IPL, but my feeling is that Samson will probably get the nod.”
India tipped as big favorites
On the larger whole, Gavaskar believes that India should dominate the tournament.
“I will be surprised if India does not win their matches comfortably, whether it is against Pakistan, Bangladesh, Afghanistan or Sri Lanka. In recent years this Indian team has been fantastic and in a big touch.”
However, the former captain admitted that the Asia Cup itself has lost some shine with the constant switch between sizes.
“If the format continues to change between odis and T20s, the tournament loses a bit of spark. Yet in T20’s everything can happen in one over, so that the smaller teams also get a chance,” he explained.
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