After completing his half-century, Shubman Gill raised the bat.
Former India coach Ravi Shastri said young batsman Shubman Gill “One of the finest talents in world cricket”, someone who has been drawn to the T20 format of the game because of his wide strokes.
22 year old Gill is playing for Gujarat Titans IPLThe Indian team is using the ongoing season as an opportunity to make it to the ICC T20 World Cup to be held in Australia.
On Gill’s performance in the opening round of the tournament, Shastri said. “Gill is one of the finest talents in country and world cricket, to be honest. If he keeps going, he can score big. He takes it (batting) easy when he is set up.
“He has the punch, he has the timing, and he has the power to clear the ground. He’s made for this format of the game right now. It’s just his shot selection, his rotation of strikes that helps him take the pressure off.” helps.” ,
Gill has impressed with his game in the ongoing IPL and is set to play some impressive innings in the coming weeks.
“He is someone who is capable of taking away bad deliveries. Very good at the short ball and short arm jab,” Shastri said.
“Early stages in the tournament, good batting track, you reach your highest scores, you are playing for a new franchise, it can only boost your confidence.”