Thu Feb 06 02:30:00 UTC 2025: ## Jaiswal and Gill Poised to Fill Kohli and Sharma’s Shoes, Say Former Coaches
**Mumbai, India** – With Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli nearing the end of their international careers, the question of who will fill their massive shoes in the Indian cricket team has been a topic of much speculation. Former Indian batting coach Sanjay Bangar has offered a strong answer, pointing to Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shubman Gill as the players ready to lead the next generation.
Bangar, speaking to Star Sports, compared the current potential of Jaiswal and Gill to the ambition of Kohli and Sharma at a similar stage in their careers. He highlighted the impressive starts both young players have made in international cricket, predicting them to be trendsetters for India.
Echoing this sentiment, although with a slightly different perspective, Sanjay Manjrekar acknowledged the intense competition between the two rising stars. While initially favoring Gill, Manjrekar now sees Jaiswal as an equally strong contender, stating that “both will compete against each other, and we will see who wins.”
Bangar went further, praising Jaiswal’s potential: “Early indications suggest that Yashasvi Jaiswal could be one, provided he maintains his fitness. His temperament is solid. He will be one of India’s biggest run-scorers and match-winners in the future.” This confident assessment underscores the belief that Jaiswal and Gill are not simply replacements, but players capable of shaping the future of Indian cricket.
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