Shubman Gill, India's captain, smashed a masterful, unbeaten 103 runs off just 138 deliveries on Day 1 of the one-off Test match against Afghanistan and etched his name in the history books.

India’s selection committee has asked Shubman Gill to prioritise Test and ODI cricket through the 2027 World Cup cycle, aiming to manage his workload and prevent burnout despite his strong IPL 2026 season.

Former India batter Mohammad Kaif strongly backs Shreyas Iyer for the T20I captaincy, citing his IPL success with Gautam Gambhir and leading franchises to finals. Kaif believes Iyer's leadership and batting prowess make him the top choice,

Former India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has backed Test captain Shubman Gill to become a key figure in India's future in the longest format, saying the batter's success could have a major impact on the team's next phase.

Saba Karim believes Shubman has both the game and the mindset to carry Indian Test cricket forward in the years ahead.