Shubman Gill is poised for a T20I return, according to Sanjay Manjrekar, after India's shocking 2-0 series defeat to Ireland.
What happened?
India struggled to adapt to the seamer-friendly conditions in Ireland, losing both matches.
Sanjay Manjrekar, the former India batter, believes the defeat exposed a flaw in India's team composition.
Why it matters for Shubman Gill
Manjrekar argued that India need a specialist middle-order batter, and Shubman Gill is the ideal example of a batter capable of thriving in such conditions.
He cited Gill's tremendous IPL performance and his ability to succeed on pitches offering assistance to bowlers.
What comes next?
India will have an opportunity to bounce back quickly when they begin their five-match T20I series against England on July 1.
Manjrekar said: "Shubman Gill... this is a guy who is a T20 batter now and had a tremendous IPL as well."
Gill's return to the T20I setup is expected to happen slowly, according to Manjrekar.
The India ODI captain has the technique to succeed on pitches offering assistance to bowlers, instead of relying solely on flat batting tracks.
Gill's experience playing in England and overseas will be valuable for India in the upcoming series.
India's young batting unit struggled to adapt to the seamer-friendly conditions in Ireland, but Gill's inclusion could provide a solution.
The series defeat to Ireland marked another loss for Gautam Gambhir in his tenure as head coach.
India's reliance on batting all-rounders has been questioned by Manjrekar, who believes a specialist middle-order batter is needed.
Gill's comeback is expected to be a gradual process, with Manjrekar stating it won't happen immediately.
The former India batter's comments come after India's disappointing performance in the Ireland series.
Gill's ability to thrive in seamer-friendly conditions makes him an ideal candidate for a T20I return.
The India-England series starts on July 1, and Gill's potential inclusion could be a key factor in the outcome.
Manjrekar's comments have sparked debate about India's team composition and the need for a specialist middle-order batter.
Gill's experience and technique make him a strong candidate for a T20I return, according to Manjrekar.
The upcoming series against England will be a crucial test for India's batting unit, and Gill's potential inclusion could be a major factor.
The former India batter's comments have highlighted the need for India to reassess their team composition and consider a specialist middle-order batter.
Gill's return to the T20I setup could be a key factor in India's success in the upcoming series, according to Manjrekar.