Overview

• Pathan told RevSportz that players should be told “who the engine is,” calling for Gill to be recognised internally as the leader for the long haul.
• Gill is India’s Test captain and was player of the series in England with 754 runs as India drew the five-match series 2-2.
• He has been brought back into white-ball leadership plans as T20I vice-captain for the Asia Cup starting September 9 in the UAE.
• Pathan argued the current split model is not sustainable, with Suryakumar Yadav leading T20Is and Rohit Sharma captaining ODIs.
• Reports say selectors led by Ajit Agarkar have discussed a pathway with Gill, though no formal all-format appointment has been made.