Former Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) president Sourav Ganguly extended his wishes to India’s new ODI captain, Shubman Gill, saying he is a good player and the Indian team is doing well.

Shubman’s first assignment will begin with a three-match ODI series in Australia, starting on October 19, which will see the return of mainstays Rohit and Virat Kohli for the first time since the Champions Trophy final in March.

The former batting stalwart exuded confidence in Gill’s capability to lead India in the 50-over format.

“I congratulate him. He led India well in England. He is a good player and will continue to perform well in the future because the Indian team is strong. It is a self-selected team; all players are performing, which is why they got the opportunity,” Ganguly told

See Full Page