Since bursting on the scene in the Border Gavaskar Trophy 2020-21, Shubman Gill has failed to impress in the longest form of the game, Test cricket. The opener showed immense promise but has so far failed to live up to it. The batter has quickly become one of India’s best batters in white-ball cricket but is yet to prove himself in the Test arena.
With the IND vs ENG Tests starting today, Shubman Gill is confident that the series will be the start of a new beginning for him in 2024. The opener turned No. 3 batter believes that 2024 will be his breakthrough year in Test cricket. While talking with JioCinema, he said:
“I like batting at three. I hope I’d be there for a long time. We are used to playing in these wickets and these conditions.
“It’s about trusting your defense and then to be able to pounce on the opportunity that you get to score runs. Last year was a breakthrough year for me in white-ball. This year, I believe, is going to be a breakthrough year for me in red-ball.”
On the change in his batting position from designated opener to Cheteshwar Pujara‘s number three spot, he said:
“Generally when you are opening, you are more used to going straightaway. It’s all about how calm you can be and how much assessment you can do while you are out there, and I got that quite a few times to do.”
“In the first Test match (in West Indies), both Yashasvi and Rohit bhai both scored a century. I sat there for about 50-60 overs. If I sit out for 50-60 overs today, I would be happy.”
