Shubman Gill, the newly appointed captain of the Indian Test team, has provided his analysis of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma’s captaincy styles. At 25 years old, Gill takes over from Rohit Sharma, who retired from red-ball cricket just before India’s tour of England. This signifies a transitional phase for the Indian Test team, with a major test on the horizon during the upcoming five-match Test series in England, scheduled for 2025.
Gill highlighted Virat Kohli’s proactive leadership style, describing how Kohli would come prepared with multiple plans to counter the opposition’s bowlers. Gill emphasized that Kohli’s communication kept the team focused and agile during matches.
Gill contrasted this with Rohit Sharma’s approach, which he characterized as strategically aggressive but outwardly calm. He noted Sharma’s tactical acumen and clear communication. Gill also observed that any displays of emotion from Rohit were taken in the competitive spirit of the game.