Shubman Gill's captaincy decisions and path to 2027 World Cup

Shubman Gill, 27, is the man deciding where two of the format's most decorated batters fit into the batting order in his captaincy, the Times of India reported on September 26, 2026.

The article says his approach has been simple: 'treat Rohit and Virat as senior pros with more to give, not legends to be managed around, and let his own bat do the talking.' The headline links his captaincy of installments with his path to the 2027 World Cup.