In a standout performance on the third day of the ongoing second Test match between India and England in Visakhapatnam, Shubman Gill emerged as the star player. Amidst his recent struggles to make an impact in the format, the talented right-handed batter silenced his critics with a resilient innings, notching up a well-crafted 104 runs off 147 deliveries.
Facing a challenging situation with India’s second innings teetering at 30 for 2, Gill showcased his maturity and skill, forging a crucial partnership with Shreyas Iyer. Their resilient 81-run stand helped India regain momentum and assert their dominance in the match. Despite Iyer’s departure, Gill continued to anchor the innings, ultimately reaching the coveted milestone of a century.
While Gill’s performance has earned praise from the cricketing fraternity, the young batsman expressed apprehension about his father’s reaction to his dismissal. Following his attempt to play a reverse sweep against England spinner Shoaib Bashir, Gill was dismissed after the ball brushed his glove and was caught sharply by wicketkeeper Ben Foakes.
In a candid conversation with former India head coach Ravi Shastri, Gill candidly admitted his concern about facing his father’s scrutiny for the manner of his dismissal. Despite his remarkable century, Gill remains grounded and acknowledges the high standards set by his family, underscoring his commitment to continuous improvement and excellence on the cricket field.
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“I think so,” Gill told Jio Cinema.
“I’ll get to know once I get back to the hotel but I think so. He comes for most of my games, there’s no such pressure,” he added.
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