Breaking News: Shubman Gill's Rise as Vice-Captain Across Formats

Shubman Gill , the vice - captain of the Indian cricket team in ODIs and T20Is , is determined to elevate his performance in the shortest format of the game as they gear up to defend their T20 World Cup title in 2026 . Gill expressed his desire to enhance his batting performance in the upcoming cycle of 30 - 40 T20Is before the next T20 World Cup . He was not a part of the squad that triumphed in the T20 World Cup 2024 , as India 's opening pair comprised Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli , who have since retired from T20Is.

Gill , alongside Yashasvi Jaiswal , is now the preferred choice as the opening pair for India in T20Is . The duo has a strong partnership , with Gill mentioning that they complement each other well with a great understanding and communication on the field . Following the T20 World Cup 2024 , Gill showcased his skills by top - scoring in the T20Is in Zimbabwe and was appointed as the stand - in captain for the series . He has now been appointed as the vice - captain for the limited - overs series in Sri Lanka under the coaching of Gautam Gambhir.

In a surprising turn of events , Shubman Gill has emerged as the front - runner to take over the role of vice - captain in all formats of the game for India , with reports suggesting that he might also be named the Test vice - captain . The BCCI is considering him as an all - format player , ensuring stability in leadership roles across different formats . Gill is expected to replace Jasprit Bumrah as the vice - captain for the upcoming series against Bangladesh and is likely to serve as Rohit Sharma 's deputy in the Test series against New Zealand and Australia.

The elevation of Gill to the vice - captaincy role is a strategic move by the Indian management to groom him as a future leader and ensure continuity in leadership positions in case of injuries or loss of form amongst senior players . His strong leadership qualities and consistent performance over the past year have earned him the trust of the selectors and the dressing room . As India prepares for the upcoming challenges in international cricket , Shubman Gill 's development as a leader will be closely monitored as he takes on the responsibility of guiding the team in the white - ball and Test formats.