India, Oct. 22 -- Australian legend Ricky Ponting showered praise on Shubman Gill's leadership, commending his sharp captaincy instincts. Ponting especially appreciated Gill's fearless attitude and readiness to take the fight to the opposition, even when the team finds itself under pressure. The 25-year-old recently took over the captaincy charge from Rohit Sharma in Tests and ODIs. He has already impressed many with his red-ball leadership on the England tour, where India drew the series 2-2 in tricky conditions. Now, the focus has shifted to his ODI captaincy on his debut stint in the ongoing Australia series.

Ponting lauded Gill's leadership on the England tour, noting how he swiftly established his authority and made decisive moves f...