Harshit Rana: India fast bowler Harshit Rana praised Shubman Gill for his calm yet aggressive leadership after India beat New Zealand by four wickets in the first one-day international here, Jan. 11, 2026.
Rana said Gill captains with freedom and clarity, empowering players to express themselves while making decisions without visible stress. He added that Gill’s pre-planned choices and confidence-building approach help bowlers execute their roles under pressure.
Gill, leading India in the ODI format during the ongoing home season, also anchored the chase with 56 runs as India overhauled New Zealand’s target. The innings steadied the pursuit after early wickets and underlined the captain’s composure at the crease.
Rana highlighted Gill’s calmness in tense moments and his willingness to allow fielding flexibility as standout traits, noting that the approach has carried over from recent ODI assignments, including the series against Australia.
India take a 1-0 lead in the series, with the teams set to meet again later this week.
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