Asia Cup 2025: After his stunning performance in England where he led the Indian Test team to a 2-2 draw and topped the run charts with 754 runs in 10 innings Gill’s leadership has been widely lauded both on and off the field . Naming Gill as T20I vice-captain for the Asia Cup signals the BCCI’s growing trust in him to guide the team across formats .
Asia Cup 2025: Vice-Captaincy Switch
Reports suggest that Axar Patel, who served as vice-captain in India’s earlier T20I series against England may be sidelined, with Gill stepping into the deputy role under skipper Suryakumar Yadav for the Asia Cup. RevSportz, India.com, and other sources point to Gill’s elevation as a clear move to groom him for future all-format leadership.
Many now think that Gill who is currently India’s ODI vice-captain will eventually become the full time ODI captain. Some even say he will lead India in the 2027 ODI World Cup in South Africa.
Dainik Jagran reports that the 3 match ODI series in Australia this October might be more than just another series. It could be the last time we see Kohli and Rohit play in the 50 over format. If that’s the case the series would be more like a farewell than just another competition.
Asia Cup 2025: Timing & Context
The T20-format Asia Cup is scheduled from September 9 to 28 in the UAE, with India opening their campaign against the UAE and a marquee fixture against Pakistan to follow. Gill’s addition in a leadership role underscores his expected return to the T20I setup after more than a year away (his last appearance was against Sri Lanka in July 2024) .
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What Are Experts Saying?
Gautam Gambhir didn’t hold back on the praise during the England Tests, he basically said Gill’s got the brains and the backbone for leadership. Honestly, calling him “mature” at this age? That’s not something you hear every day, especially from Gambhir, who’s not exactly known for sugarcoating. And then you’ve got Gary Kirsten putting Gill in the same breath as Rohit Sharma when it comes to captaincy chops. That’s some serious hype.
Making Gill vice-captain for T20Is opens so many doors for Team India if things so well. They’re lining things up for the 2027 ODI World Cup and probably hoping for less drama than the whole captaincy merry-go-round we’ve seen in the past.
Gill stepping up isn’t just about handing him a fancy title, either. With SK Yadav sidelined with a hernia, Gill’s steady hand helps keep the dressing room from turning into a circus.
Selectors aren’t just rolling the dice here. Gill’s stint as North Zone captain during the Duleep Trophy? He didn’t just show up he ran the show, which probably made the bigwigs in BCCI sleep a little easier at night.
Shubman Gill’s about to be the T20I vice-captain at the 2025 Asia Cup. The move’s well-earned, thanks to some killer performances and the fact that he’s got a real head for the game. Expect to see him not just piling on the runs but also pulling strings behind the scenes. India’s got a new leader on deck, and honestly, it’s about time.
