3 min readUpdated: Jul 23, 2026 10:16 PM IST India’s ODI and Test captain Shubman Gill has broken his silence on the protests led by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) over the NEET paper leaks. Gill is the latest among a string of sportspersons to have spoken on the protests, stating that he has “immense respect” for “every young person who believes in making their voice heard peacefully”. “As a young Indian, I believe our generation deserves every opportunity to learn, dream and shape the future we all aspire to. I have immense respect for every young person who believes in making their voice heard peacefully,” said Gill in a statement that he put out in his Instagram stories. “Education has the power to shape our nation’s future. I hope we move forward with compassion, mutual respect and keeping the best interests of every student at heart.” Gill put the statement up on his Instagram stories. (Shubman Gill Instagram screenshot) Gill’s statement comes closely on the heels of India batting great Sachin Tendulkar breaking his …