Irfan Pathan Names Next Virat Kohli: You Won't Believe Who It Is!
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News18•02-01-2026, 23:45
Irfan Pathan Names Next Virat Kohli: You Won't Believe Who It Is!
- •Former cricketer Irfan Pathan believes Shubman Gill can be Team India's next Virat Kohli.
- •Pathan highlights Gill's talent, versatility in shots, and ability to thrive under responsibility, drawing parallels to Virat-Sachin comparisons.
- •Gill currently captains India's Test and ODI teams and has taken Virat Kohli's former #4 spot in Tests.
- •The discussion arises as fans ponder Kohli's successor after his (as per article) retirement from Test and T20 cricket.
- •Despite his leadership roles, Gill was surprisingly excluded from the 2026 T20 World Cup squad.
Why It Matters: Irfan Pathan backs Shubman Gill as the potential successor to Virat Kohli's legacy.
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