Captain Gill's Form Woes Deepen Ahead of New Zealand ODI Series

• Shubman Gill, appointed captain for the New Zealand ODI series, flopped in his comeback match.
• Playing for Punjab against Goa in the Vijay Hazare Trophy, he scored just 11 runs off 12 balls.
• This poor performance follows a neck injury sustained in November 2025 during the Kolkata Test against South Africa.
• He also struggled to score runs in three T20 matches against South Africa after his return.
• Concerns are rising about his form just five days before leading Team India against New Zealand.

Why It Matters: Shubman Gill's poor form post-injury raises concerns ahead of his captaincy debut against New Zealand.