Manjrekar believes Gill was better candidate than Iyer for T20 captaincy

Sanjay Manjrekar argues that Shubman Gill had stronger credentials than Shreyas Iyer for India's T20 captaincy, recently awarded to Iyer ahead of the series against Ireland and England. Manjrekar noted that Gill's inconsistent selection in the playing XI cost him the role, as the selectors opted for Iyer due to his established position in the middle order. He emphasized that Gill’s suitability for long-term leadership was overlooked in favor of Iyer, who has shown impressive performances and resilience in his career. Iyer’s leadership and recent performance improvements justify the selectors' choice, but Manjrekar maintains that Gill’s opportunity to lead may come soon.

• 11:55 AMYahoo Sports — 'Gill had better credentials than Shreyas Iyer': Sanjay Manjrekar explains why Shubman missed out on T20 captaincy