Shubman Gill's recent dip in form has sparked discussions among cricket experts, with some attributing it to the pressures of captaincy. The 26-year-old, who now leads the Indian team in multiple formats, has faced scrutiny following India's 1-2 series loss to Australia in the recent ODI series. Gill's performance in the series was underwhelming, managing just 43 runs across three innings at an average of 14.33.

Former India all-rounder Mohammad Kaif has voiced his opinion that the burden of captaincy is affecting Shubman Gill's batting. Kaif suggested that the added responsibilities and mental strain of leading the team in multiple formats, coupled with his IPL captaincy duties for Gujarat Titans, may be taking a toll on the young captain. "There is a lot on his plate at once, and it seemed like it had affected his batting a bit. He looked mentally tired," Kaif stated. He also noted Gill has to open the batting and captain the team in multiple formats. With the IPL auction approaching, Gill also has planning responsibilities with the Gujarat Titans.

Gill's recent struggles in limited-overs cricket are evident. In the Asia Cup, where he served as vice-captain, he scored only 127 runs in seven matches at an average of 21.16. This was followed by modest scores of 10, 9, and 24 in the three ODIs against Australia.

However, it's worth noting that Gill had a successful stint as Test captain in England, scoring over 750 runs with four centuries. This highlights the possibility that the challenges are more pronounced in the ODI format.

Former India captain Krishnamachari Srikkanth also weighed in on the situation, suggesting that the pressure of replacing Rohit Sharma as captain, while still opening alongside him, could be a contributing factor. Srikkanth also pointed out that the constant comparisons to Yashasvi Jaiswal add to the pressure. Srikkanth said Gill is under pressure because he has replaced Rohit Sharma as captain while also opening alongside him.

Despite the concerns, some observers believe that Gill has the potential to overcome these challenges. While captaincy may have added pressure, some reports suggest that it is suiting his batting style. It is also worth noting that seam-friendly conditions and a lack of experience playing ODIs in Australia may have contributed to Gill's struggles in the ODI series. Experts also attribute his dip in form to an extensive workload and the challenge of replacing Rohit Sharma.

Ultimately, whether the captaincy is truly affecting Shubman Gill's batting remains a topic of debate. Gill is part of the Men in Blue squad for the T20I matches. The upcoming matches and series will provide further insights into his ability to balance his captaincy responsibilities with his batting prowess.