As a teama nd captain Shaan's team stands out simply because I love the different singing styles each singer beings in Shaan's team
Shadab - Sufiana singer. In fact according to me he is the best after Anwesha in their team, his range and voice are very strong. I would rank him above Hrashit and Debojit IN THEIR CURRENT FORM.
Some people say Shaan was blessed with stronger team. Not true. Rahul Vaidya came third in indian Idol 1 and won Jo Jeeta wahi Superstar. On the other hand, Harshit Saxena is not yet a winner in either VOI1 or JJWS. leaving aside winning factor, i don't think Hrashit is a stronger singer than Rahul. Rahul has a strong classical base but becuase of his antics people notice him more for that.
Then again Sharib has more fans than Debojit. Debojit may have won Challenge 2005, but he did not have many fans at that time and eevn now his fan following is limited. Sharib has more of a personality + looks to attract more fans. Though he was never a winner in any show and ranked 9'th in the show Debo won, he is already a music director with brother Toshi.
So i don't think Shaan has been given a MUCH better team. Not at all. In fact as I see it Shaan has utilized his team better, expreszxing his confidence in them and allowing them to perform. yes Anwesha is a very gifted singer and Neeti appears medicore but that is more than made up by Shankar's own singing prowess .
Shankar is very good at singing and experimenting / innovation. That's why his medleys are good despite he himself hogging all the attention. Thta's not the sign of agood captain who leads in suc a way that the best of his team mebers come out.
Just look at the fact that except for Rhaul, nobody from their team has won singer of the day even ONCE. whereas Anwesha, debo and Hrashit have all won. Shaan brings out the best in his team. and that's hwy they should win.