India, Oct. 28 -- Former India cricketer Aakash Chopra stated that T20I vice-captain Shubman Gill will be under pressure in the upcoming five-match series against Australia, not only due to his underwhelming Asia Cup returns, but also because players like Yashasvi Jaiswal are breathing down his neck. Chopra also suggested that head coach Gautam Gambhir's T20 World Cup plans will be tested, as he faces scrutiny for overlooking Samson and Jaiswal for the opening slot.

Gill did not make a strong return to T20I cricket in the Asia Cup last month. Playing in the international format after more than a year, the youngster, who was elevated to the vice-captaincy role, with the BCCI reportedly looking at the 25-year-old as the future leader in th...