# Jonty Rhodes advises Shubman Gill to leverage senior players' experience

Former South African cricketer Jonty Rhodes advises India's Shubman Gill to leverage senior players' experience.

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Jonty Rhodes, a former South African cricketer, advised India's One-Day International captain Shubman Gill to leverage the experience of senior players like Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. [^1]

Jonty Rhodes stated that for a leader, it is crucial to understand that senior players are around them and seeking help, advice, or ideas from them is not a bad thing for captaincy. [^2]

Jonty Rhodes stated that international captaincy involves significant pressure but expressed confidence that Shubman Gill can handle the challenge and prove to be a successful captain. [^3]

Shubman Gill has won six matches and lost six matches as India's One-Day International captain since taking over from Rohit Sharma in October of the previous year, resulting in a 50% win rate. [^4]

Former South Africa great Jonty Rhodes stated that Rohit Sharma's experience at a World Cup is a crucial asset that selectors often fail to factor in due to the mental demands of the tournament. [^5]

Jonty Rhodes praised Virat Kohli for his 'absolute hunger to win,' comparing his aggression and competitiveness to the mentality that helped Australia win multiple World Cups. [^6]

Reports suggest the selection committee is not completely convinced about including veteran opener Rohit Sharma in the World Cup plans despite his recent century on the England tour. [^7]

The BCCI is scheduled to hold a review meeting in Mumbai on Thursday to discuss Rohit Sharma's future in the India squad for the upcoming ODI World Cup. [^8]

## What this stands on

1. Jonty Rhodes, a former South African cricketer, advised India's One-Day International captain Shubman Gill to leverage the experience of senior players like Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. (Amarujala, News)
2. Jonty Rhodes stated that for a leader, it is crucial to understand that senior players are around them and seeking help, advice, or ideas from them is not a bad thing for captaincy. (Amarujala, News)
3. Jonty Rhodes stated that international captaincy involves significant pressure but expressed confidence that Shubman Gill can handle the challenge and prove to be a successful captain. (Amarujala, News)
4. Shubman Gill has won six matches and lost six matches as India's One-Day International captain since taking over from Rohit Sharma in October of the previous year, resulting in a 50% win rate. (Amarujala, News)
5. Former South Africa great Jonty Rhodes stated that Rohit Sharma's experience at a World Cup is a crucial asset that selectors often fail to factor in due to the mental demands of the tournament. (Hindustan Times, News)
6. Jonty Rhodes praised Virat Kohli for his 'absolute hunger to win,' comparing his aggression and competitiveness to the mentality that helped Australia win multiple World Cups. (Hindustan Times, News)
7. Reports suggest the selection committee is not completely convinced about including veteran opener Rohit Sharma in the World Cup plans despite his recent century on the England tour. (Hindustan Times, News)
8. The BCCI is scheduled to hold a review meeting in Mumbai on Thursday to discuss Rohit Sharma's future in the India squad for the upcoming ODI World Cup. (Hindustan Times, News)

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