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ICC Champions Trophy: Former India cricketer Suresh Raina believes opener Shubman Gill being appointed as the side’s vice-captain for the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy is a move which speaks volumes about his potential as a future leader.

Gill served as India’s vice-captain in the white-ball tour of Sri Lanka last year, and retained the position in the squad for three ODIs against England and the ICC Champions Trophy, with chief selector Ajit Agarkar saying that he showed ample qualities to be in that leadership role.

"Absolutely. I think Shubman Gill is the next superstar in India. He’s done remarkably well in the one-day side. When you give such a good opportunity to a youngster, like making him the vice-captain in the ICC Champions Trophy, it speaks volumes about his potential.