Overview

• Selectors confirmed Shubman Gill as vice-captain for the Asia Cup T20Is, with Suryakumar Yadav leading the squad.
• Irfan Pathan said the vice-captaincy move proceeded with Suryakumar's approval and described the captain as unlikely to feel insecure.
• Pathan framed the moment as part of India's ongoing search for a long-term leader following transitions from MS Dhoni to Virat Kohli to Rohit Sharma.
• Gill enters the tournament after a lauded first stint as India captain in Tests, earning Player of the Series in a 2–2 draw in England.
• Media reports claim Gill is being groomed to take over T20 captaincy, though Suryakumar remains in charge and any change remains unconfirmed.