The last few months have been disappointing for Shubman Gill. The Indian cricket team batsman has been struggling for runs in the ongoing Test series against Australia. Gill’s dismissal was heavily criticized by former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali, who believes the youngster lacks a “hunger for runs.” The youngster also failed to score big after being dismissed for 1 in the third Test in Brisbane. Basit said that the struggles of youngsters like Gill and Yashasvi Jaiswal should not be overlooked by Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. He further mentioned that Gill needs to forget the past and focus more on his game.
The 25-year-old Shubman Gill has managed to score only 60 runs in 3 innings and is among the many Indian batters currently underperforming in red-ball cricket.
Known as “Prince” in India, Gill was criticized by former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali, who said, “Jaiswal aur Gill ko yeh nahi dekhna chahiye ke Kohli bhi out ho gaya. He has performed. Rohit Sharma has performed. ou guys should be hungry about runs, which you are not, unfortunately. Gill ko toh bilkul hi nahi hai bhookh. He loves shot-making, but Test cricket is a test of everything,” He loves shot-making, but Test cricket is a test of everything.”
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Basit Ali added, “You need to forget past performances, whether good or bad, and focus on what’s ahead, which unfortunately, Gill and others aren’t doing. If India manages to save this Test with the help of rain, they will need to regroup.”
Sunil Gavaskar Also Criticizes Shubman Gill’s Shot Selection
During an on-air show on Star Sports, Sunil Gavaskar discussed Shubman Gill’s dismissal, questioning the right-handed batsman’s shot selection. Gavaskar advised him to “leave your image in the dressing room,” stressing that certain shots are risky at the start of an innings before a batsman is set and has a feel for the pitch. “Keep those shots in your back pocket. Take them out when you’re 30-40-50 not out, then you can play them,” said Gavaskar.
Shubman Gill’s Last Chance to Shine in Australia Tour
Shubman Gill has just four innings left to redeem himself in the 2024-25 Australia Tour. Indian fans are still waiting for a big performance from him. Yesterday, India avoided the follow-on due to the efforts of Jasprit Bumrah and Akash Deep, who secured a vital partnership for the last wicket. That moment played a key role in the match’s direction. On the last day, Bumrah and Akash added 8 runs from 24 balls.
Australia Sets Target of 275 Runs for India
Batting second with a lead of 185 runs, Australia struggled. They scored 89 runs for 7 wickets in 18 overs before captain Pat Cummins declared the innings. As a result, India was set a target of 275 runs to win.
Rain Disrupts India’s Chase, Tea Break Called
Before India could begin its chase, rain interrupted play. After 8 runs in 2.1 overs, the umpires announced a tea break due to poor light. An emotional moment followed in the Indian dressing room as Ashwin and Kohli shared a hug. The rain returned, and no more play was possible after that.
The next match of the Australia-India series begins in Melbourne on December 26, with the series now tied 1-1.