‘A younger captain generation coming’: Du Plessis on Gill’s IPL competition
Indian Express·4h ago·Hope
What Happened
Former South Africa captain Faf du Plessis believes Shubman Gill will use this IPL season to regain his India T20 squad position after being dropped before the 2026 World Cup. Du Plessis noted a younger generation of Indian players, including Shreyas Iyer and Rajat Patidar, are competing for captaincy roles, creating additional pressure on Gill to prove his credentials.
Key Entities
Shubman GillFaf du PlessisGujarat TitansShreyas IyerRajat PatidarIPLIndia T202026 World Cup