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Did Rahul Dravid's 'Favouritism' Get Shubman Gill India Captaincy? Amit Mishra Responds

Veteran Indian spinner Amit Mishra touched upon some of the most controversial topics in Indian cricket during a chat on a podcast. While speaking of the KL Rahul-Sanjeev Goenka incident to the Virat Kohli-Gautam Gambhir row, Mishra shed light on some highly talked-about topics in the sport. He also shared his views on Shubman Gill's elevation as India skipper, for the recently-concluded T20I series against Zimbabwe, saying he doesn't feel the opening batter should've been given the responsibility. For Mishra, Ruturaj Gaikwad remains a better option in all aspects, even as a batter.

"You Have Rishabh Pant...": Ex-India Selector Wants This Youngster To Play Against Sri Lanka

Shubman Gill and Yashasvi Jaiswal have been impressive for the Indian cricket team as they comprehensively defeated Zimbabwe in the recently concluded T20I series. Both batters looked in tremendous form and with India facing Sri Lanka next in 3 T20Is and 3 ODIs, former chief selector Saba Karim urged the team management to pick both of them as opening options. Karim also asked team management led by new head coach Gautam Gambhir to also give a chance to Abhishek Sharma considering the fact that Rishabh Pant and Suryakumar Yadav are expected to bat No. 3 and No. 4.

For 'Captain' Shubman Gill, Rohit Sharma Is The Role Model. Here's Why

Young India batter Shubman Gill enjoyed his stint as captain of the team during the recently-concluded five-match T20I series against Zimbabwe. Gill was the leading run getter as India came from behind to beat Zimbabwe 4-1 in the series. Speaking after the final game in Harare, Gill opened up on his first experience of leading India, and his learning from different captains he has played under. Gill made his all-format debuts under the leadership of Virat Kohli, who was then replaced as captain by Rohit Sharma in 2022.

Sikandar Raza Points Out "Grey Area" After Zimbabwe's 1-4 T20I Series Loss To India

After losing T20I series to India 4-1, Zimbabwe captain Sikandar Raza said the side have to rectify their problems at the top of the order with the bat, adding that attitude on the field is also a grey area for them to work on in future. Zimbabwe won the opening match by 13 runs, but let go of the early advantage to lose the series. "I thought Blessing (Muzarabani) bowled well the whole series. Batting-wise, we are still below-par, but we are starting to rectify the problems at the top. You are going to have bad games here and there. The grey area for me will remain our attitude in the field, we are still making a lot of mistakes, that's controllable, we are going to keep working hard and hopefully keep getting better," said Raza after the match ended.

Shubman Gill's Bold 'Captaincy Pitch' For Gautam Gambhir, BCCI After Zimbabwe Series

After leading India to a 4-1 series win over Zimbabwe, Shubman Gill believes that captaincy "brings out the best in him" as he discovered the side of him that he really enjoyed on the field. Gill, who narrowly missed selection for the T20 World Cup, was one of India's standout performers in their 4-1 series triumph over Zimbabwe, which concluded in Harare on Sunday. As opener and captain, the right-hander amassed a series-best 170 runs at an average of 42.50, performing admirably in both roles.

Watch: Sanju Samson Smashes 110m Six In 5th T20I vs Zimbabwe, Ball Goes Out Of Ground

Vice-captain Sanju Samson smashed his second T20I fifty through a 45-ball 58, while fast-bowler Mukesh Kumar picked his career-best figures in the format through 4-22 as India beat Zimbabwe by 42 runs in the fifth and final game at the Harare Sports Club to win the series 4-1. Samson was at his languid best, hitting a four and four sixes in his knock, while sharing a 65-run stand off 56 balls for the fourth wicket with Riyan Parag, to bail India out of trouble after losing their top three batters in powerplay.

"Opened Our Jerseys Together": Riyan Parag On Making India Debut With Ex U-19 Teammate Abhishek Sharma

Following his side's series win against Zimbabwe, Indian all-rounder Riyan Parag, who made his international debut in this series, said that it was special making his first appearance in Indian colours along with under-19 teammate Abhishek Sharma and lauded skipper Shubman Gill for his leadership skills throughout the five-match affair. A fine four-wicket spell by Mukesh Kumar and a half-century by Sanju Samson were the highlights as India defeated Zimbabwe by 42 runs in the fifth and final T20I at Harare to secure the series on Sunday.

"Special Thing To Contribute In Both Departments": Shivam Dube After India's Win Over Zimbabwe In 5th T20I

Though Sanju Samson and Mukesh Kumar were the chief contributors in India's 42-run win over Zimbabwe in the fifth and final game to win series 4-1, Shivam Dube's contribution in all departments of the game got him the Player of the Match award. At the Harare Sports Club on Sunday, Dube played a handy cameo of 26 off 12 balls to take India's total to an above-par 167/6. He then took two wickets with his tight medium-pace bowling, and even manufactured an important direct hit to get Sikandar Raza out, to shut the door on Zimbabwe's chances of winning the game.

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Did Rahul Dravid's 'Favouritism' Get Shubman Gill India Captaincy? Amit Mishra Responds

"You Have Rishabh Pant...": Ex-India Selector Wants This Youngster To Play Against Sri Lanka

For 'Captain' Shubman Gill, Rohit Sharma Is The Role Model. Here's Why

Sikandar Raza Points Out "Grey Area" After Zimbabwe's 1-4 T20I Series Loss To India

Shubman Gill's Bold 'Captaincy Pitch' For Gautam Gambhir, BCCI After Zimbabwe Series

Watch: Sanju Samson Smashes 110m Six In 5th T20I vs Zimbabwe, Ball Goes Out Of Ground

"Opened Our Jerseys Together": Riyan Parag On Making India Debut With Ex U-19 Teammate Abhishek Sharma

"Special Thing To Contribute In Both Departments": Shivam Dube After India's Win Over Zimbabwe In 5th T20I