Overview
- India lost the three‑match ODI series to New Zealand 1–2 with Shubman Gill leading.
- Ravichandran Ashwin said Gill lacked clarity in using bowling resources during the middle overs and contrasted him with Rohit Sharma and MS Dhoni.
- Ashwin criticized the handling of Kuldeep Yadav, suggesting short, aggressive spells against Glenn Phillips and Daryl Mitchell and noting the absence of a Plan B.
- Mohammad Kaif argued Gill was overburdened by leadership duties, said the pressure is affecting his batting, and called moving on from Rohit as ODI captain a mistake.
- Kaif also noted Gill’s recent removal as T20I vice‑captain and omission from the T20 squad, while questions remain over any tactical or selection changes before the five‑match T20I series.