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Hayden backs Shubman Gill for WTC 2027, flags consistency challenge
Former Australian opener Matthew Hayden has backed India's Test and ODI captain Shubman Gill to handle the team's challenges in the longer format. However, Hayden pointed out that consistency remains a major…
The Story in Brief
Former Australian opener Matthew Hayden has backed India's Test and ODI captain Shubman Gill to handle the team's challenges in the longer format. However, Hayden pointed out that consistency remains a major hurdle for Gill to qualify for the World Test Championship (WTC) 2027 final.
As per sports.ndtv.com, Hayden emphasised the need for Gill to convert starts into big scores and lead from the front. The 2027 WTC cycle is only in its early stages, and Gill's performance in the upcoming series will be critical for India's qualification hopes.
The Indian Opinion
Hayden's endorsement is welcome but predictable, former players often back current captains. The real test is whether Gill can average over 50 in the next 18 months, something he has yet to achieve in Tests away from home. The narrative that he is 'the next big thing' rests on this. We should watch how he handles the new ball in seaming conditions during India's next overseas tour. That will settle the question.
Source: sports.ndtv.com
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