Captaincy speculations: Shubman Gill meets Gambhir for hours-long discussion

MUMBAI: Following the retirement of Rohit Sharma from Test cricket, the cricket world is eagerly waiting to see who will be India's new Test captain. Among the most talked-about names is Shubman Gill. There is widespread speculation that Gill will be leading the Indian team in the upcoming Test series against England.

India's head coach Gautam Gambhir reportedly invited Gill to his residence in Delhi, where the two had a detailed five-hour discussion regarding this matter. Following this meeting, news began to emerge that Gill is set to become the next Test captain. The cricketing community is referring to their discussion as a "Captaincy Blueprint." Reports also suggest that the BCCI is in agreement with the decision to appoint Gill as captain.

However, there are also rumours indicating that not everyone within Indian cricket and its power corridors is entirely happy with Gill’s rapid rise to leadership. Amidst the ongoing buzz over Test captaincy, Gill had also met India’s Chief Selector Ajit Agarkar in Mumbai. Reports have confirmed that this meeting took place on May 6, shortly after an IPL match between Gujarat Titans and Mumbai Indians at the Wankhede Stadium.

Gill’s discussions with both Agarkar and Gambhir strongly indicate that an official announcement regarding his captaincy is imminent. While other names like Jasprit Bumrah, KL Rahul, and Rishabh Pant are also being mentioned, reports say the selectors are backing Gill. His rise above senior players like Bumrah, Pant, and Jadeja has surprised many.

The BCCI is reportedly pleased with the way Gill is leading Gujarat Titans, who are currently at the top of the IPL standings. India’s Test squad is expected to be announced by the end of May, and the selection will be made i