'Pujara Is Waiting': Ravi Shastri's Warning Sets The Stage For Shubman Gill's Ultimate Comeback
Shubman Gill , the young batter, showcased his prowess on Day 3 of the second Test against England, notching up his third century in the longest format of the game, steering India into a dominant position in Vizag. Gill 's century serves as a retort to his critics, who had intensified their scrutiny due to a series of lackluster performances.
Former India head coach Ravi Shastri had issued a caution to Gill, emphasizing the competition for places with players like Cheteshwar Pujara waiting for an opportunity.
In the aftermath of Gill's first-innings struggles, Shastri remarked during commentary, "It's a fresh side, a young side. These youngsters have to prove themselves. Don't forget, Pujara is waiting. He is grinding it out at the Ranji Trophy and is always in the radar."
However, Gill, in the second innings, weathered nerve-racking DRS calls early in his innings to reach his third Test century. Yuvraj Singh , expressing admiration for Gill's resilience, posted on social media, "Rising to the occasion once again and playing a well-balanced knock! Good to see the three-digit mark. Well played my boy - let the bat do the talking."
Reflecting on his century, Gill expressed satisfaction, stating, "It was very important and very satisfying for me to be able to score runs at No. 3. And it felt pretty good, especially with the situation. We lost Yashasvi and Rohit [Sharma] bhai - they've been giving us really good starts at the top of the order. I think it was important for us to get a big lead and to be able to get as many runs as possible."
Addressing the ups and downs in cricket, Gill highlighted the importance of staying focused on one's approach, saying, "I think that's part and parcel of the game. You do well and everybody's going to applaud you. You don't do well, everybody's going to... But I think the important thing is to be able to know what you're going to do when you go into bat. I'm someone who likes to see the situation, play according to the situation and take chances and I think play percentage cricket."
On Day 4, the Indian bowlers dismantled the England batting lineup, securing a 106-run victory to level the 5-match series 1-1.
Former India head coach Ravi Shastri had issued a caution to Gill, emphasizing the competition for places with players like Cheteshwar Pujara waiting for an opportunity.
In the aftermath of Gill's first-innings struggles, Shastri remarked during commentary, "It's a fresh side, a young side. These youngsters have to prove themselves. Don't forget, Pujara is waiting. He is grinding it out at the Ranji Trophy and is always in the radar."
However, Gill, in the second innings, weathered nerve-racking DRS calls early in his innings to reach his third Test century. Yuvraj Singh , expressing admiration for Gill's resilience, posted on social media, "Rising to the occasion once again and playing a well-balanced knock! Good to see the three-digit mark. Well played my boy - let the bat do the talking."
Reflecting on his century, Gill expressed satisfaction, stating, "It was very important and very satisfying for me to be able to score runs at No. 3. And it felt pretty good, especially with the situation. We lost Yashasvi and Rohit [Sharma] bhai - they've been giving us really good starts at the top of the order. I think it was important for us to get a big lead and to be able to get as many runs as possible."
Addressing the ups and downs in cricket, Gill highlighted the importance of staying focused on one's approach, saying, "I think that's part and parcel of the game. You do well and everybody's going to applaud you. You don't do well, everybody's going to... But I think the important thing is to be able to know what you're going to do when you go into bat. I'm someone who likes to see the situation, play according to the situation and take chances and I think play percentage cricket."
On Day 4, the Indian bowlers dismantled the England batting lineup, securing a 106-run victory to level the 5-match series 1-1.
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