The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has entrusted Shubman Gill with the captaincy of the Indian team in ODI cricket. While Gill has previously captained in T20 Internationals and Tests, this marks his debut as an ODI captain. He now stands on the cusp of achieving a rare feat that only Virat Kohli, among Indian captains, has accomplished so far, while
Chasing Historic Success Down Under
The ODI series rivalry between India and Australia dates back to 1980. However, winning an ODI series on Australian soil has always been a formidable challenge for the Indian team, while surprisingly, the Indian team has managed to win an ODI series in Australia only once to date. This historic triumph occurred in 2019 under the leadership of Virat Kohli.
Kohli's 2019 Masterclass
In 2019, captained by Virat Kohli, the Indian team played a three-match ODI series in Australia. After losing the first match, Team India staged a remarkable comeback. They leveled the series 1-1 by winning the second ODI by 6 wickets, and then clinched the series by winning the decisive third ODI by 7 wickets. This was a significant moment in Indian cricket history, while
A Perfect Start for Gill?
Now, Shubman Gill has the chance to replicate this magnificent achievement by Virat Kohli. Although this is his first stint as an ODI captain, he already possesses leadership experience in T20 and Test formats. If Gill succeeds in defeating Australia in this ODI series, it would be an incredible start to his captaincy tenure, while however, this task is by no means easy, as Australia is a formidable opponent on home turf.
