Former India cricketer Mohammad Kaif has spoken in favour of the selectors backing KL Rahul to step in place of Shubman Gill to lead the ODI squad in the upcoming series against South Africa. Gill sustained a nerve-related issue in his neck during the first Test of the ongoing series against the Proteas.
Before justifying why he felt Rahul was the ideal fit for captaincy, Kaif pointed out that former Indian skipper Rohit Sharma should have been handed over the baton of captaincy. He further highlighted why the others in the squad would not be selected as captain.
Kaif suggested that Rahul had the right amount of experience as a player and captain under his belt to be able to lead the squad for the three-match 50-over leg which is scheduled to commence on Sunday, November 30.