NEW DELHI: Shubman Gill has "already passed his toughest test as captain in England," asserted India head coach Gautam Gambhir on Tuesday, lauding the young leader for earning the dressing room's respect by "saying and doing the right things." Turning 44 on the same day, Gambhir had more than one reason to celebrate, with India completing a Test series sweep over the West Indies — Gill's first series triumph as captain. Asked how he is managing the 26-year-old, who was recently handed ODI captaincy and will start in the role with an away series against Australia from Sunday, Gambhir was prompt in his response. "(By) just allowing him to be himself. I think no one has done him a favour by appointing him the Test captain or (the) one-day captain. I think he deserves every bit of
'Tough for Shubman Gill ... ': Gautam Gambhir opens up ahead of ODI series vs Australia

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