Has KL Rahul been handed an unfair deal as Shubman Gill has been announced as Vice Captain for India’s tour of Sri Lanka?

The Indian Cricket Team emerged victorious against Zimbabwe in the T-20 series by winning 4 of the 5 matches. Starting from June 27th, a series against Sri Lanka consisting of 3 T20s and 3 ODIs will be held. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced a squad in this regard. 

Indian batsmen Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli announced their retirement from T20s after the ICC T20 World Cup. Rohit, Kohli and Indian bowler Bumrah had requested for rest ahead of team India’s trip to Sri Lanka. Indian coach Gambhir is reported to have mandated their presence in the series. Subsequently Rohit and Kohli have been added to the squad although Bumrah has been granted a period of rest. Indian batsmen KL Rahul and Shreyas Iyer who were not part of the T20 World Cup squad have rejoined the squad. 

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It was speculated that KL Rahul might lead the squad in the absence of Rohit Sharma. But in a surprising turn of events, Indian batsman Shubman Gill was announced as the Vice Captain of the squad. KL Rahul had successfully led India to a 2-1 victory in an ODI series against South Africa in South Africa in 2023. He became the 2nd captain after Kohli to achieve victory in South Africa in 21 years.