Team India batter Shubman Gill is currently under scrutiny due to his recent run of underwhelming performances. His form has noticeably declined, a trend that was apparent in the match during the first Test match against England in Hyderabad. Following his last hundred against Australia in Ahmedabad in early 2023, the young Indian batter has found it challenging to turn promising starts into substantial scores, with a half-century eluding him in his recent outings.
The criticism around Gill's form reached a new height during the January 2024 Test against England, where he was dismissed for a duck in the second innings and accumulated a mere 23 runs over two innings. Cricket legends like Sunil Gavaskar have raised concerns regarding his approach at the crease, particularly his shot selection. Kevin Pietersen has also weighed in, suggesting that Gill needs to focus on improving his strike rotation and fine-tuning his technique to better suit the demands of Test cricket.
In his Test career spanning 21 matches, Gill has scored 1,063 runs at an average of 29.53, including two centuries across 39 innings. However, his recent form has been a far cry from his evident capabilities. In his last 10 Test innings, Gill has managed to score only 160 runs, a figure that falls short of reflecting his true potential and skill as a batter.
After watching Gill's underwhelming performances in Tests, fans tore into the Indian batter after his most recent failures with the bat. Calls to drop Gill have gained momentum after India's 28-run defeat against England in Hyderabad. Social media was flooded with angry fans venting their frustration as Gill continues to battle a challenging phase in his Test career.
"Shubman Gill - The Biggest Fraud And Overrated Player I Have Ever Seen," a fan wrote on X (formerly Twitter).
“If there is one thing Indian cricket can count on, is to not count on Shubman Gill,” wrote another fan.
The current phase in Gill's career highlights the need for introspection and adjustments to regain his form and fulfill the high expectations placed on his talent.
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