Former English cricketer Monty Panesar has made a strong declaration about Shubman Gill’s all-round ability. Gill was recently dropped from India’s 15-man team for the 2026 T20 World Cup.
Panesar compared Shubman Gill’s intensity and aggression to that of former India captain Virat Kohli
Claiming that a gifted but complacent Gill will never be able to equal Kohli’s all-round abilities.
“He is a complacent cricketer. He has a lot of talent, but he starts playing lazy shots in the game. Virat Kohli’s intensity and aggression are evident in all formats. Shubman Gill can’t do that. It’s too much burden for him. He can’t be the captain of all formats,” stated Panesar, as quoted by India Today.
The erstwhile spinner also commented on the current framework of India’s red-ball scene. Panesar noted that India has a long way to go when it comes to rebranding themself in the longest format.
“Indian players are not ready for Test cricket. Players who do well in T20s and ODIs don’t necessarily perform in Tests. The gap between the Ranji Trophy and the Indian Test team is big. Four-day cricket takes hard work and patience. Test cricket pays less, and that affects focus. The Ranji Trophy system is weak at the moment. India will need patience to make a proper comeback in Test cricket,” he added.
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