IND vs AUS 5th Test: The final match of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy between India and Australia will be played at the Sydney Cricket Ground from tomorrow. There is a sense of uncertainty in Team India ahead of this match. Some reports suggest that Rohit Sharma may be dropped from the Sydney Test due to his poor form. In such a scenario, there is much discussion about who will replace him as captain. If Rohit Sharma is not selected for the Sydney Test, the only option for captaincy will be Jasprit Bumrah, as he is the vice-captain.
Shubman Gill: A New Name for Captaincy
Not only Jasprit Bumrah but there is also another player whose name has come up for captaincy – Shubman Gill. Indian cricketer and Under-19 World Cup player Shreevats Goswami has proposed Gill’s name for the role of captain. On social media, he wrote, “Given the way things are going, will Shubman Gill captain the Sydney Test? This should happen so that India can start preparing for the next WTC from now on. It will be very interesting.”
Going by a particular visual , gill to lead 🇮🇳 in Sydney test ? So India already looking ahead to the next WTC cycle .This will be interesting . #BorderGavaskarTrophy
— Shreevats goswami (@shreevats1) January 2, 2025
Shubman Gill’s Past Captaincy
This is not the first time Shubman Gill’s name has been discussed for the Indian cricket team’s captaincy. Last year, Gill captained Team India on the Zimbabwe tour. Discussions about his potential leadership role have continued as the team looks to the future. Although a leadership role isn’t expected at this moment, Shubman Gill’s candidacy should not be underestimated.
Shubman Gill’s Absence in the Melbourne Test
Shubman Gill did not feature in the Melbourne Test for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. However, with the current discussions, it seems likely that Gill will return for the Sydney Test. If he gets a spot in the playing XI, it would likely mean that Rohit Sharma will be excluded. This is because Team India may opt for two spinners in the Sydney lineup.