India vs Zimbabwe: It’s a special century, it’s for my father, says Shubman Gill. Cricket News – Times of India

Harare: When he came to the 90s his heart was racing and the fear of losing out of achieving that elusive century was on his mind but Shubman Gill Having received a little “schooling” especially from his father, he was determined to make it count this time.
The 22-year-old, who made his ODI debut in 2019, scored 130 runs in 97 balls as India posted 289 for eight. Zimbabwe And with a 13-run win, clean sweep the hosts 3-0.

Gill said at the presentation ceremony, “When I came in the 90s, my heart was beating. I was out thrice before in the 90s and never scored a century in international cricket. Scoring a century is always special. ”
Gill topped the run charts in the series with 245 runs at an average of 122.50 and was adjudged both Man of the Match and Man of the Series.
Known for all the classical shots in his repertoire, Gill, who has played 11 Tests and nine ODIs, has often been duped and criticized for not being able to convert his starts.

In the second ODI, he bowled his wicket for 33 after making some brilliant strokes.
Dedicating his maiden ODI century to his father Lakhwinder Singh, Gill revealed that he got a little ‘schooling’ from his father after he was cheaply dismissed in the second ODI here two days ago.
“My father has been my primary coach. The day before yesterday when I got out at 33, I got a little schooling. So this is for my dad.”
Gill further said that he will save the bat.
“The bat was very good and so I changed it after my half-century because I wanted to save it,” he said.
Asked if he was targeting a particular bowler, he said: “(Alexander) Raza, (Brad) Evans were bowling well and it was important to target (other) bowlers.”
He said of his innings, “I was just trying to lower my dot-ball percentage. I just tried to time the ball and not hit it hard.”
Indian captain Rahul also praised Gill.
“I haven’t seen him overconfident and it requires restraint. It’s really good to show that kind of temperament despite not playing a lot of international matches. He has batted well throughout the series and has done well in West Indies and IPL. done.
It’s eye-catching when he bats and it’s nice to see him use his form and score runs.”
It was also a comeback series for Rahul, who underwent a sports hernia surgery after the IPL, where he led the debutants Lucknow Super Giants To finish the last four.
“It’s good to be back, it’s good to be in the middle. I fielded around 120 overs, took some time off the middle with the bat. I’m tired of coming back after a few months. But that’s what we all want to play for India ”