New Delhi, Nov. 9 -- Former all-rounder Irfan Pathan is impressed with India vice-captain Shubman Gill's template and hopes he doesn't stray away from it, especially after appearing in control in the rain-affected fifth T20I against Australia in Brisbane.

After a disappointing start to his maiden ODI captaincy assignment and a jading run in four T20Is, Gill found his lost mojo during the last two T20Is of the pulsating rivalry. On a tricky Queensland surface, Gill conjured a priceless 46(39) to lay the foundation for India's emphatic 48-run win and take a valuable 2-1 lead.

In the final, Gill roared with a commanding 29* off 16 deliveries while striking handsomely at 181.25. While his flamboyant partner Abhishek Sharma struggled at the ...