Amidst India's struggle against England in the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy, former captain Rohit Sharma's Milan vacation sparked debate. Shubman Gill, succeeding Sharma, faced criticism after a defeat at Headingley. Despite centuries from multiple Indian batsmen, batting collapses and dropped catches led to England's victory. Nasser Hussain pointed out Gill's reactive captaincy, contrasting it with Sharma and Kohli's proactive leadership.
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