Shubman Gill to Lead India on Zimbabwe Tour, Could Replace Rohit Sharma in T20s

Shubman Gill is set to make his captaincy debut for Team India in the 5-match T20 series against Zimbabwe.

Gill's First Captaincy Stint

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Replacing the Legends

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A New Chapter Begins

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Gill vs Pandya for Captaincy

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Gill's Batting Brilliance

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Pandya's Injury Woes

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Gill's All-round Fitness

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A Rising Star

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The Future of Indian Cricket

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