Irfan Pathan on Shubman Gill’s Captaincy: ‘Give Him Time’

After the first Test match defeat against England, where England chased down 371 runs, Shubman Gill’s captaincy faced criticism. Irfan Pathan has come forward to support the young captain, stating that people should be patient. Pathan acknowledged the challenging nature of captaining, especially in a transition phase and in a difficult series in England. He highlighted the absence of key players like Mohammed Shami, Ravichandran Ashwin, Virat Kohli, and Rohit Sharma. Pathan believes that Gill’s authority will evolve with time, and his recent century will positively impact his form and confidence. The second Test match between India and England is set to begin on July 2 at Edgbaston, Birmingham.