Veteran Indian pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar has weighed in on the recent controversies surrounding Indian cricket, staunchly defending the nature of the pitches used in home series and expressing full confidence in Shubman Gill's captaincy.Addressing the widespread debate over pitches that have been criticized for being overly spin-friendly, Kumar offered a straightforward perspective. He questioned the timing of the complaints, pointing out that similar surfaces were used when India was dominating visiting teams. "No one raised any questions about the pitches when India was consistently winning at home," he stated, suggesting that the criticism has only surfaced because the team is now facing challenges. He implied that the debate is a reaction to recent results rather than a genuine issue with the playing conditions.When asked about the pressures on young captain Shubman Gill, particularly regarding his leadership decisions and communication style, Bhuvneshwar Kumar was dismissive of the external noise. He emphasized that Gill is mature and capable enough to handle the responsibility. Kumar advised against speculating on Gill's behalf, stating that the captain is the best person to address any concerns. "Shubman Gill is capable of speaking for himself and will do so when he feels it is necessary," he remarked, firmly backing his captain and urging critics to allow Gill the space to lead the team his way.
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