Former India cricketer Abhinav Mukund, speaking on The Great Indian Cricket Show on Doordarshan, shared his views on leadership in Indian cricket, emphasizing the case for split captaincy and spotlighting Shubman Gill as a strong contender for Test captaincy.
Mukund stated, “I think Shubman has it in him to become an all-format captain, but I don’t think India should have an all-format captain anymore. Split captaincy is a smart move. Shubman Gill has been given the responsibility to take on the mantle in Tests, and he will be under big pressure.”
He also addressed the mounting expectations on Gill following India’s 3-0 loss to New Zealand, noting, “This is a crucial series, and the England series was a big confidence booster for India. At home, everyone expects India to win—no questions asked.”
The Great Indian Cricket Show airs every Saturday and Sunday at 8 PM IST on Doordarshan, featuring insights, stories, and legends of Indian cricket.