Before the commencement of the second Test match against England, it is said that the Indian team management gave Shubman Gill a clear ultimatum.
Before the Visakhapatnam Test, Shubman Gill received news that it would be his last chance to cement his place in India’s Test squad. During the series opener in Hyderabad, Gill could only muster 23 runs in India’s initial innings. His second innings was even less fortunate, ending with a two-ball duck. Despite India holding a commanding 190-run lead, they ultimately lost the first match by 29 runs.
During the time between the second and third Test match in the current five-match red ball series, there have been discussions about sending Shubman Gill to play domestic cricket to work on his flaws according to the Indian Express.
In addition, Shubman Gill has expressed his desire to participate in the Ranji Trophy match in Mohali, which features Punjab against Gujarat. A family member was informed by Gill of his plan to take part in the domestic fixture, according to the report.
“I will go and play the Ranji Trophy match against Gujarat in Mohali,” he told one of his family members, as quoted by The Indian Express.
In response to his critics, Shubman Gill delivered a stunning century in the ongoing 2nd Test match’s second innings. With 104 runs off of 147 deliveries, including 11 fours and two sixes, the 24-year-old demonstrated his batting power. In the face of wickets tumbling at the opposite end, Gill played a key part in extending the team’s lead.
Shubman Gill had a stroke of luck early in his innings, narrowly avoiding dismissal in the first ten balls with a close call against Tom Hartley. Initially hesitant to opt for the DRS, Gill was pleasantly surprised when the decision was overturned.
Taking full advantage of these fortunate breaks, Gill not only capitalized on the opportunities but also turned his start into a substantial score in the match. This performance could have secured his spot in the playing XI for the upcoming third Test in Rajkot, set to commence on February 15.
