Saikiran Uppuluri
Saikiran Uppuluri
Shubman Gill, facing criticism after India’s defeat in the opening game against England, responded with a century in the second innings at Vizag, followed by another crucial knock at Rajkot. Gill, speaking about his form, expressed that outside noise didn’t bother him, focusing instead on making the best use of the next opportunity. He emphasized the importance of putting the past behind and reacting to the current situation.
Gill downplayed suggestions that shifting from opening to No.3 affected his form, stating he has enough experience to adapt. He highlighted the difference in roles but stressed that there weren’t many technical changes in his game. Comparing his centuries at Vizag and Rajkot, Gill mentioned feeling the pressure in the former due to the match situation, while the latter was a more calm and composed knock.
Despite missing key players like Virat Kohli, India’s batting has shown resilience, with young players stepping up. Gill praised the youngsters for seizing the opportunities. Looking ahead, with spearhead Jasprit Bumrah rested, Gill expressed confidence in the team’s bowling depth. He credited India’s pace bowling efficiency as a key factor in their dominance, even on surfaces expected to favor spinners.
