India's ODI Series Loss to New Zealand Raises Questions on Shubman Gill's Captaincy

India's recent 1-2 ODI series loss to New Zealand at home has intensified scrutiny on Shubman Gill's captaincy, with critics highlighting his leadership decisions and team management. Former cricketer Mohammad Kaif criticized the decision to replace Rohit Sharma, citing his stable record in bilateral series. Former players Ravichandran Ashwin and S Badrinath questioned Gill's resource utilization and team composition, particularly bowling choices and player roles. The defeat marks a challenging start for Gill's tenure amid calls for strategic reassessment.