The former Gujarat opener who last played Kerala in Ranji, said he was glad that a 'perception problem' didn't come in the way of Gill being selected.

The BCCI chairman of selectors, Ajit Agarkar made a startling revelation that Sanju Samson was only playing T20 internationals as the likes of Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shubman Gill were unavailable.

Gill has 2647 runs in 37 Tests while Ganguly had made 2681. Gill's average is 41.35 while Ganguly averaged 47.03 after 37 Tests. Gill made nine centuries in 37 Tests while Ganguly had seven under his belt. Statistically, Ganguly is ahead after 37 Tests. How much Gill finishes on remains to be seen.

Indian cricket is witnessing the dawn of a new era, and at the center of it stands Shubman Gill. Once seen as the heir to India’s next-generation batting lineup, the 25-year-old has now cemented himself as a leader across formats.

Former India cricketer Ambati Rayudu dismissed Shubman Gill captaincy hype and ODI exit buzz around Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma.