Shubman Gill continues to impress on all fronts and has been hailed as the ‘chosen one’ of Indian cricket by former captain Ajay Jadeja. His performances and leadership potential mark him as the cornerstone of India’s cricketing future.
Shubman Gill: India’s Next Big Superstar
It’s taken him six years, but Shubman Gill has finally arrived. The year 2025 has marked the rise of Indian cricket’s next big superstar. Appointed Test captain after Rohit Sharma’s retirement and stepping into Virat Kohli’s No. 4 role, Gill thrived in both responsibilities. He piled up 754 runs as a batter and led India to a memorable 2-2 draw in the inaugural Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy. At just 25, Gill has the world at his feet, and many believe this is only the beginning.
Shubman Gill’s rise shows no signs of slowing. BCCI chairman of selectors Ajit Agarkar named him in India’s Asia Cup squad of 15, and he now stands as the frontrunner to be India’s next all-format captain. His stature as the face of India’s future is being widely recognized.
Former India star Ajay Jadeja summed it up: “He is the chosen one of Indian cricket. Everyone already has high expectations of him. He has a special talent; there is no two ways about it. If they have picked him ahead of Yashasvi Jaiswal, and as many felt, Sanju Samson, you can imagine how extremely privileged he is. And the only reason is that people think he is in it for the long haul. He has the consistency; is looked at as India’s future captain. That’s why he is getting advantages. That’s the only pressure he will feel, of privilege, not about his place in the team.”
‘Gill’s role will change’
Shubman Gill’s role with the bat in India’s Asia Cup 2025 opener against the UAE may have been brief, but it carried plenty of promise. Remaining unbeaten on 20 off just nine balls, Gill struck a six that left Wasim Akram stunned in the commentary box. Former India captain Ajay Jadeja believes this cameo is a sign of things to come, predicting Gill will evolve into a T20I behemoth for India.
With Gautam Gambhir at the helm as head coach, India’s strategy is shifting toward a line-up packed with versatile players. Gill, Jadeja suggests, will embrace a risk-free yet powerful approach—blasting runs with authority rather than focusing solely on elegant stroke play.