Ex-ENG Cricketer: Gill 'Complacent,' Lacks Kohli's Intensity for All-Format Captaincy

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News18•29-12-2025, 16:56
Ex-ENG Cricketer: Gill 'Complacent,' Lacks Kohli's Intensity for All-Format Captaincy
- •Monty Panesar called Shubman Gill "complacent" and unfit for all-format captaincy, citing his "lazy shots."
- •Panesar stated Gill cannot match Virat Kohli's intensity and aggression, which is crucial for leadership across formats.
- •He noted India misses Kohli's intensity in Test cricket, leading to lower team intensity in the format.
- •Panesar believes Indian players are not adequately prepared for Test cricket, prioritizing IPL contracts over 4-day cricket.
- •He criticized the weak Ranji Trophy system, suggesting it contributes to India's struggle in Test cricket.
Why It Matters: Monty Panesar criticizes Shubman Gill's complacency and India's Test cricket preparedness, citing IPL focus.
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