Shubman Gill will grow as captain with Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli by his side: Ian Bishop

Ian Bishop and Shubman Gill

Former West Indies pacer Ian Bishop believes that Shubman Gill's captaincy will only grow stronger by playing alongside Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli in the upcoming ODI series in Australia.

After India completed a 2-0 Test series win over the West Indies, Bishop said Gill has the temperament and skill to lead India, but will need time to mature as a tactician.

The 24-year-old opener will captain India in the ODIs in Australia, his first major assignment since being handed the reins.

"He'll be fine. Those two guys will help him along the way. He will grow in the job," Bishop said, referring to Rohit and Kohli.

"He's nowhere near the finished article. People have to give him that chance to grow as a captain, and as a batsman, he will grow as well. He has the temperament and the skill to lead, but the growth in captaincy and tactics is something that will take a couple of seasons. I'm sure he'll get help from the two veterans, said Bishop.

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