Dubai, Oct. 7 -- Former India pacer Rishi Dhawan has backed rising sensation Shubman Gill to develop into a strong leader and captain India at the 2027 ICC Men's ODI World Cup, while also expressing his desire to see veteran stars Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli feature in the showpiece event.

Gill was appointed India's Test captain in May 2025 after Rohit Sharma retired from the longest format, then named ODI captain in October 2025.

Gill has captained India in 15 ODIs and 11 Tests so far. In the 50-over format, India have recorded eight wins and seven losses under his leadership, with notable series victories over Afghanistan and the West Indies.

Gill's ODI captaincy has also featured a record-breaking individual performance. During the...