Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:17am on 30 Jun 2025,Monday Sports
Former India captain Mohammad Azharuddin has come to the defense of Shubman Gill following criticism of his leadership in the first Test against England. Responding to growing scrutiny after India’s five-wicket loss at Headingley, Azharuddin stressed that it's too early to judge Gill’s captaincy, noting it was only his first match as leader. He attributed the defeat to a collective batting collapse rather than poor leadership and urged selectors to focus on team balance, especially in the bowling attack. Azhar also called for reduced reliance on Jasprit Bumrah and suggested including spinner Kuldeep Yadav for the upcoming Edgbaston Test. (PC: AP)
