Ahmedabad: Shubman Gill is in style in IPL 2026. As a captain and batsman, he is performing amazingly on both the fronts. Apart from scoring more than 600 runs, he has taken Gujarat Titans to the playoffs with his excellent leadership abilities. Gill’s team once again proved its dominance by defeating Chennai Super Kings by 89 runs on Thursday.
Big statement of Mohammad Kaif
Former Indian legend Mohammad Kaif has called Shubman Gill the best captain of this season. Kaif wrote on social media that Gill knows how to handle the team in pressure situations. Especially the use of bowlers is their biggest strength. Kaif said, “According to me, Shubhman Gill is the best captain of this IPL. The identity of a good captain is that he can take the right work at the right time from his bowlers.”
He further wrote that Gujarat bowlers have taken 108 wickets in 14 matches. Strong teams like RCB, Punjab Kings, Sunrisers Hyderabad, Rajasthan Royals and Chennai have been all out by Gujarat bowlers. Gill makes his bowlers bowl on the exact line-length of Test cricket.
Gill plays bookish cricket
Praising Gill, Kaif said that his batting is absolutely classical and accurate. He also knows very well when and how much performance to extract from which bowler.
captaincy journey
Gill was given the command of the team after the departure of Hardik Pandya in 2024. After struggling in the first season, he made steady progress. The team that reached the playoffs last year is at second place in the points table this time with 18 points. According to Kaif, if Gill continues in this rhythm, then after Test and ODI, he can become the captain of the Indian team in T20 format also.
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