R Ashwin has openly shared his concern about Shubman Gill’s form. You can clearly see that he wants the team to wait until the South Africa T20I series ends before reviewing Gill’s role as vice captain.
Vice captaincy complicates selection calls
Ashwin pointed out that Gill is not just an opener but also the vice captain. You cannot easily drop a vice captain mid series. That makes any decision during the ongoing matches extremely difficult for the team management.
Fair run stressed during the series
Ashwin said Gill deserves a proper run across all five matches. You can debate past examples, but once Gill has been picked, the team must back him. Any final call should come only after the series ends.
Sanju Samson option kept on hold
According to Ashwin, bringing in Sanju Samson during the series does not look right. Dropping the vice captain midway sends the wrong signal. You have to balance form, leadership role, and team optics together.
Strike rate remains a key concern
Ashwin also spoke about Gill’s approach at the crease. You want runs, but not at the cost of strike rate. He made it clear that slow scoring cannot continue in T20 cricket at this level.
World Cup planning already underway
Talking about T20 World Cup preparations, Ashwin said you should already know your best XI and squad. He feels bowling looks settled, which reduces selection confusion ahead of the tournament.
Harshit Rana earns praise
Ashwin highlighted Harshit Rana’s performances as a positive sign. You can see him executing his strengths with clarity. His growth adds depth and confidence to India’s bowling plans.
Final decision after series ends
Ashwin’s comments confirm that Gill will remain vice captain for the rest of the South Africa series. You can expect the team management to review his form and strike rate only after all matches conclude.
