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Why Is Shubman Gill Captaining India Instead Of Rohit Sharma Vs Pakistan?

Abhinav Tyagi

Shubman Gill- (Source:@NikhilBalaka/X.com)Shubman Gill- (Source:@NikhilBalaka/X.com)

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In the ongoing Champions Trophy match between India and Pakistan at the Dubai International Stadium, Shubman Gill has hogged the internet after he was spotted leading the side. It led fans' curious and the GT star went viral on the internet for giving instructions to the Indian stars. 

For the unversed, it is worth noting that India skipper Rohit Sharma had left the field for undisclosed reasons for a few overs, which led to Gill taking the charge of the team. Notably, Gill had pipped Hardik Pandya to become India's vice-captain during England series right before Champions Trophy.

Shubman Gill Leading The Side vs Pakistan

Thus, in Rohit's absence, Shubman led the side and was actively seen changing field and giving instruction to his teammates. The fans are further curious about Rohit's absence from the field. At the time of writing this article, Rohit is yet to return to the field and Gill is still in command of the side. Even commentator Ravi Shastri, too confirmed Rohit Sharma's absence from the field.

Rohit's long absence from the field has also left the fans worried as they fear an injury concern for the hitman. Pakistan are 61/2 after 14 overs with Mohammed Rizwan and Saud Shakeel batting together looking to put a big total on the board. It is worth noting that Rohit returned to the field in the 17th over of the match.

Mohammed Shami Too Fear Injury Scare

It is worth noting that Shami too had suffered an injury scare in the 5th over of the match when he left the field for a brief. However, the righ-arm seamer returned to the field and continued bowling without any discomfort.