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Aakash Chopra questions Shubman Gill's ODI captaincy ahead of Afghanistan series

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 12, 2026, 3:39 PM

Last updated Jun 12, 2026

Aakash Chopra questions Shubman Gill's ODI captaincy ahead of Afghanistan series

Summary

Former India opener Aakash Chopra has raised concerns over Shubman Gill's performance as the ODI captain. Gill has overseen two wins in six matches, with four losses, including a series defeat against New Zealand. This comes as India prepares to face Afghanistan in a three-match ODI series starting June 13 at the HPCA Stadium in Dharamsala. Chopra believes this series is crucial for Gill to establish authority and improve his record as captain, despite his strong batting form.

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By the Numbers

•Gill has a record of two wins and four losses in six ODIs as captain.
•India lost a home ODI series against New Zealand 1-2 under Gill's leadership.
•The Afghanistan series starts on June 13 at HPCA Stadium in Dharamsala.
•Chopra emphasized the need for Gill to assert his leadership during this series.
•Gill has an impressive ODI batting average of 55.72 since his debut.

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3:39 PMYahoo Sports — 'Shubman Gill hasn't really settled down yet': Ex-India cricketer sounds alarm over ODI captaincy

What they're saying

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Former India opener Aakash Chopra believes Shubman Gill needs to improve his ODI captaincy, despite his batting prowess. Gill's leadership has seen just two wins in six matches, with two series losses. The upcoming Afghanistan series offers a crucial chance for the young skipper to establish his authority and build a stronger record, while his exceptional batting form continues.
— Yahoo Sports

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