India, Nov. 10 -- Veteran India all-rounder Ravichandran Ashwin highlighted a major flaw in Shubman Gill's Test captaincy, noting that his management of spinners has been below par - an aspect he must improve by learning how to rotate them more effectively. Shubman first took charge as captain during the England tour, where conditions largely favoured the pacers. However, his real challenge came during his second assignment at home against the West Indies, where handling spinners effectively became the true test of his leadership.

However, Ashwin - one of the modern greats of the game - while previewing the first Test between India and South Africa, reflected on Gill's captaincy and criticised his approach of not allowing spinners longer...