India, Aug. 16 -- Shubman Gill is riding the crest of a wave. His transformation from an understandably nervy first-time Test captain to an authoritative leader by the end of the five-match showdown in England was evident, helped by the fact that he amassed more runs in a series (754) by an Indian skipper than ever before.

But does that necessarily mean that he should be an automatic choice for the T20 Asia Cup, beginning in Dubai on September 9?

In India, more than anywhere else, the temptation to use performances in one format to buttress prospects in another is all too prevalent. This is not to say that Gill is not a terrific T20 player; it's just that under the circumstances, the 25-year-old will be better off shouldering the respon...