Shubman Gill led India to a 2-2 Test draw in England, earning praise and the ODI captaincy ahead of the 2027 World Cup.

Former Australian fast bowler Brett Lee has praised Shubman Gill’s captaincy during India’s Test series in England, calling him “super impressed” by Gill’s composure, leadership, and ability to stand up for teammates. At 26, Gill scored 754 runs at 75.40, including a career-best 269, helping India draw the series 2-2. His strong performance earned him the ODI captaincy ahead of the 2027 World Cup, with his first assignment being a three-match series against Australia starting in Perth.