- Shubman Gill has been chosen as the vice-captain for the Champions Trophy 2025. But, there is a crisis looming over his inclusion in the playing-11. His close friend is fully prepared to replace him…
Shubman Gill: The countdown for the Champions Trophy 2025 has begun. There are only a few days left for the tournament to begin. But, before that, there is a lot of brainstorming about Team India’s playing 11. From cricket lovers to former players, everyone is choosing their favorite XI. In such a situation, the place of Shubman Gill, who was chosen as the vice-captain for the Champions Trophy, seems to be in danger.
He may have to sit out of the playing 11 because of his close friend. That player has secured a place in the team with his aggressive batting in the last 1 year. It will not be easy for captain Rohit Sharma to keep that promising player out. Let’s know about that brilliant player…
Shubman Gill will not get a place in the Champions Trophy 2025!
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With which combination will Indian captain Rohit Sharma take the field in the Champions Trophy? The decision on this will be out on February 20. But, before that, speculations are going on that many big shocking decisions can be seen in the playing-11. If sports experts are to be believed, vice-captain Shubman Gill does not seem to have a place in the playing 11. He may have to sit out of the playing 11. Gill is neither able to fit in the squad for opening nor in the middle order. After which the situation is clear that he can be seen drinking water only in the entire tournament.
This brilliant batsman can replace Gill
If Shubman Gill is dropped from the Champions Trophy, then the brilliant batsman Yashasvi Jaiswal can be selected in his place. Because Gill is not in form these days. He was completely disappointed on the Australia tour. Whereas Jaiswal batted aggressively against a deadly bowler like Mitchell Starc. His recent form is also excellent. In such a situation, captain Rohit Sharma would not want to take any risk by dropping this young player. Yashasvi Jaiswal has scored runs for India in every difficult situation. Similar batting will be required from him in the Champions Trophy.
Yashasvi Jaiswal can start the innings with the captain
Yashasvi Jaiswal has made a permanent place in Team India in a short time with his batting. He has made a special identity as an opener. The reason behind this is that Jaiswal has scored runs on every occasion while starting the innings. Let us tell you that he opened in 19 matches in Tests. In which he scored 1695 runs at an impressive average of 54.67. While in T20, he has played 22 matches as an opener. In such a situation, he can also be seen opening the innings with Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill in the Champions Trophy.
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