Shubman Gill destined to lead India after Asia Cup vice-captaincy: Sunil Gavaskar
'He scored over 750 runs just a couple of weeks ago. You cannot exclude a player in that kind of form. Giving him the vice-captaincy is also a way of telling him that in the future, he could be leading the T20 side. I think it's a very, very good selection,' Gavaskar said.The former India captain also highlighted Gill's temperament, recalling how he impressed while leading a second-string side in Zimbabwe after last year's T20 World Cup triumph. 'He was very impressive in England as well. To score 750-plus runs while leading the side for the first time shows how well he handled pressure. This vice-captaincy is a clear sign that he is destined to lead India in the future,' he added.Gill's inclusion marks his return to T20Is after being out of the format since June 2024. Currently India's Test captain, the 25-year-old has been steadily groomed for leadership across formats. With his elevation, he replaces Axar Patel as deputy to Suryakumar.India's squad announcement for the Asia Cup has sparked debates around balance and batting combinations. The tournament, scheduled in the UAE from 9 to 28 September, will see India open against hosts UAE in Dubai on 10 September before the high-profile clash with Pakistan on 14 September. Their final group game will be against Oman on 19 September in Abu Dhabi.Gill's presence adds competition at the top of the order, where Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson, and Tilak Varma have all excelled in his absence. While his appointment strengthens the leadership core, it also poses a selection puzzle for the team management.India squad for Asia Cup T20: Surya Kumar Yadav (C), Shubman Gill (VC), Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Jitesh Sharma (WK), Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh, Varun Chakaravarthy, Kuldeep Yadav, Sanju Samson (WK), Harshit Rana, Rinku SinghStand-bys: Prasidh Krishna, Washington Sundar, Riyan Parag, Dhruv Jurel, Yashasvi Jaiswal- Ends
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