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Kohli Praises Shubman Gill's Leadership: "Desire to Lead India in Right Manner"
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News18•26-09-2026, 11:15
Kohli Praises Shubman Gill's Leadership: "Desire to Lead India in Right Manner"
- •Virat Kohli expressed strong confidence in Shubman Gill's leadership, highlighting his right perspective and intensity to lead the Indian team for a long time.
- •Kohli noted Gill's clear plans and intent in devising strategies, emphasizing his desire to lead the Indian cricket team effectively.
- •Kohli believes Gill possesses the ability to stay ahead of the opposition, using different fields and communicating effectively with bowlers.
- •Kohli discussed his own changed batting approach, focusing on playing more freely and taking calculated risks to add 30-40 extra runs for the team.
- •Kohli aims to contribute to higher team totals (350-360) by playing longer and accelerating at the end, having unlocked a new level of freedom in his mindset.
Key Questions Answered
Virat Kohli expressed strong confidence in India captain Shubman Gill, stating that he possesses the right perspective, intensity, and clear strategic plans to lead the team for a long time.
Kohli has adopted a more free-flowing batting approach by letting go of external expectations, focusing on role clarity, and taking calculated risks in the latter stages of an innings to help India score 350 to 360 runs.
India head coach Gautam Gambhir described Shubman Gill as very fortunate to have experienced seniors like Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma available to guide him on and off the field.
