Former India cricketer Madan Lal expressed satisfaction with the Ajit Agarkar-led selection panel’s decision to name Shubman Gill as the ODI captain of India, considering it a ‘forward-looking move.’

Ahead of India’s upcoming Australia tour, significant changes have been made, with Gill appointed the new ODI captain, replacing Rohit Sharma. Shreyas Iyer will serve as his deputy for the three-match ODI series. The squad sees the return of veterans Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, while Jasprit Bumrah has been rested from the ODIs, and Yashasvi Jaiswal has made a comeback.

In the T20I format, Suryakumar Yadav will captain the side, with Gill as vice-captain. Nitish Kumar Reddy has been added to the T20I squad, and the injured Hardik Pandya will miss out.

Madan Lal, the former Indian coach an

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