Former India cricketer Aakash Chopra comments on Shubman Gill's vice-captaincy selection for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 and England ODIs. He expresses concern over Yashasvi Jaiswal's omission from the T20I series against England. Chopra praises the inclusion of Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul, and highlights Hardik Pandya's importance in the squad.
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