Overview

• Ajay Jadeja said on Sony Sports Network that Shubman Gill is the "chosen one" who benefits from privilege because he is viewed as a future captain, noting selections ahead of Yashasvi Jaiswal and Sanju Samson.
• Gill serves as India’s Test captain and is vice-captain for the Asia Cup after chairman of selectors Ajit Agarkar named him in the 15-player squad.
• In India’s Asia Cup opener against the UAE, Gill scored 20 not out off nine balls, striking two fours and a six.
• In a podcast on Apple Music, Gill cited Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli as his two idols, crediting Tendulkar for early inspiration and Kohli for driving his hunger and passion.
• Jadeja forecast that Gill’s T20 strike rate will climb in an eight-batter setup under coach Gautam Gambhir, though he cautioned that consistency might dip.