Former India batter Virender Sehwag has supported the team management's decision to appoint young Shubman Gill as captain for the upcoming T20I series against Zimbabwe. Gill will lead an inexperienced squad, marking what could be the first series for the new Indian head coach. India rested several of the first team regulars for the T20I tour. Commenting on Gill's appointment as captain, Sehwag suggested that the youngster is the prime candidate to permanently take up the mantle when Rohit steps down.

"Shubman Gill is for the long haul. He's a player who plays all three formats. He's had a great last year. He was unlucky to miss out on the 2024 T20 World Cup. According to me, it is the right decision to make him the captain. When Rohit Sharma leaves tomorrow, Shubman Gill will be his right replacement for captaincy," said Sehwag.

The first match of the five-game series will take place on July 6 at the Harare Sports Club, with the second match scheduled at the same venue the following day. The final T20I will be played on July 14, also at Harare Sports Club.

India's squad for T20I series against Zimbabwe: Shubman Gill (c), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Abhishek Sharma, Rinku Singh, Sanju Samson (WK), Dhruv Jurel (WK), Nitish Reddy, Riyan Parag, Washington Sundar, Ravi Bishnoi, Avesh Khan, Khaleel Ahmed, Mukesh Kumar and Tushar Deshpande.