New Delhi, May 26 -- Shubman Gill will need to behave in a certain way to earn respect from his team members, opined legendary Sunil Gavaskar as the Indian cricket enters a new era following the Test retirements of stalwarts Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma. The 25-year-old Gill, who made his Test debut in 2020, was named India's new captain in red-ball cricket, starting with tour of England, that starts on June 20.

One of the rising stars in Indian cricket, Gill deemed perfect for the Indian selectors to lead a team in transition. Reacting on Gill's appointment as the Test captain, Gavaskar, explained the difference between a captain and being a member of the team.

"There is always pressure on the player who gets elected as India's captain...