Former Gujarat Titans head coach Ashish Nehra described Shubman Gill and Hardik Pandya as 'north pole and south pole' in their leadership approaches.
Nehra noted that while Pandya relied on trust and aggression, Gill is more reserved and shy, requiring time to grow into the role of a full-time captain.
The comparison comes as India looks to develop new leadership options for the 2027 World Cup cycle, with Gill currently being groomed for future assignments.