Shubman Gill showcased an impressive performance on Day 2 of the third Test against New Zealand at the Wankhede Stadium, narrowly missing out on a century with a score of 90 off 146 balls. His crucial 96-run stand with Rishabh Pant helped India recover from early struggles, especially after New Zealand’s first-innings total of 235. Former
Indian cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar praised Gill’s commitment to Test cricket, noting that despite his success in T20 and the IPL, Gill remains deeply invested in the longer format.
Some praise for Gill
Manjrekar highlighted improvements in Gill’s technique, particularly in his approach against spin, which drew praise from Simon Doull and Sunil Gavaskar. Though he acknowledged there’s room for growth against left-arm spinners, Manjrekar praised Gill’s persistence and focus.
Manjrekar expressed admiration for today’s generation of cricketers, who continue to uphold the significance of Test cricket. He remarked, For a guy who is a gifted white-ball player, a brand in IPL, Shubman Gill really cares for Test cricket. He wants to succeed in Test matches, and we can see that in the way he played. Still work to do against left arm spin but he just wanted to hang in there. With just sheer grit it was great to see that big stars of today’s generation caring about Test cricket“.
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Gill’s role in upcoming series
With 805 runs at an average of over 50 in this year’s Test matches, Gill’s form will be crucial as India prepares to face Australia in a five-match series. His developing skills and commitment to the Test format make him a key player for India’s red-ball campaign.
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