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'What Kind Of Shot?' Gavaskar Thrashes Shubman Gill For Playing Reckless Shot To Get Out

image-lrvw1oylShubman Gill could only manage 23 runs in first innings | Source: X.com

Former Indian cricketer and legend Sunil Gavaskar lashed out at Shubman Gill for the shot he played that led to his dismissal on Day 2 of the first Test against England in Hyderabad on Friday, January 26. 

India took control on Day 2 of the Hyderabad Test against England, finishing at 421-7 in their first innings in response to the visitors' 246, with KL Rahul and Ravindra Jadeja leading the run-scoring charts with 86 and unbeaten 81 respectively.

Shubman Gill, who did not have a great outing in the two-match series against South Africa, appeared noticeably underconfident against the England bowling attack as well. After grinding hard, he eventually surrendered his wicket to the debutant Tom Hartley, scoring 23 runs from 66 balls.

Here’s what Sunil Gavaskar during commentary:

“What kind of a shot was he looking to play?' One can understand if he was looking to play it in the air, but it was just a badly executed on drive. He did all the hard work, and, then, played a shot like that.” 

Just weeks ago, the former India captain voiced his worries about Shubman Gill's shot selection in Test cricket. While dissecting Gill's performance in South Africa on Star Sports, Gavaskar asserted:

"I think he is playing a bit too aggressively in Test cricket. There is a slight difference when you play Test cricket compared to T20I and ODI cricket. The difference is in the ball."

"The red ball moves a little more than the white ball in the air and off the pitch as well. It bounces a little more too. He should keep that in mind.”

In 38 Test innings, Gill has registered only two hundreds and four fifties, at an average of just 30. This has sparked discussions about his role in India's Test team.