Gavaskar Endorses Gill's T20I Vice-Captaincy for Upcoming Asia Cup

According to the news, cricket great Sunil Gavaskar has backed Shubman Gill's elevation to the role of India's T20I vice-captain for the upcoming Asia Cup, set to begin on September 9th in the UAE. Gill, who has scored 578 runs in 21 T20Is with an average of 30.42 and a strike rate of 139.27, last played a T20I match against Sri Lanka in July 2022.

Gavaskar believes Gill's recent form, which saw him score over 750 runs in the five-Test series against England and his impressive performances while captaining the Gujarat Titans in the IPL, make him a "no-brainer" selection for the T20I vice-captaincy. The veteran commentator also noted that Gill's inclusion in the team has created a selection headache for the team management, as they will have to choose between opener Sanju Samson and finisher Jitesh Sharma for the sole wicketkeeper's spot in the playing XI.

Gavaskar suggested that Samson is likely to get the nod initially, with the possibility of Tilak Varma being utilized as a finisher at number 5 or 6. However, the former India captain emphasized that Samson's inclusion means he cannot be left out, given his capabilities as a batter who can play at various positions in the order.