India vice-captain Shubman Gill's horror run at the top of the order continued on Thursday in the IND vs SA 2nd T20I. Playing at his home ground in New Chandigarh, Gill was dismissed for a golden duck with Lungi Ngidi dismissing the Indian vice-captain at slip. It marked yet another no show from the 26-year-old, who has yet to cross 50 in his last 14 innings.
Gill was brought back into the T20I as vice-captain for the Asia Cup 2025. The 26-year-old displaced a successful Sanju Samson at the top to partner Abhishek Sharma. Gilll's return to the format has been anything but rosy, raising questions about his fit in the side.
Gill's only 40+ score has come at a strike of rate of less than 120. The 26-year-old is finding it difficult to fit himself with the ethos of India's aultra-attacking mindset. With just 8 more T20Is to go before the T20 World Cup, it is a growing cause of concern for Gautam Gambhir and the team management.
As vice-captain, Shubman is all but certain to make the squad for the t20 World Cup. The Indian think tank view him as an all format leader and a vital cog in the set up. However, with the likes of Sanju Samson, Ruturaj Gaikwad and Yashasvi Jaiswal waiting on the sidelines, it is
