New Delhi: Former India cricketer Madan Lal expressed satisfaction with the Ajit Agarkar-led selection panel’s decision of naming Shubman Gill the ODI captain of India and believes that it is a ‘forward-looking move.’

Ahead of India’s upcoming Australia tour, a major restructuring has occurred as Gill is appointed the new ODI captain, replacing Rohit Sharma. Shreyas Iyer, meanwhile, will be his deputy for the three-match ODI series. The squad features the return of veterans Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, while Jasprit Bumrah has been rested from the ODIs, and Yashasvi Jaiswal has made a comeback.

In the T20I format, Suryakumar Yadav will lead, with Gill serving as vice-captain. Nitish Kumar Reddy has been added to the T20I squad, and the injured Hardik Pandya will miss out.

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