Shubman Gill Could Possibly Be One Of The Standout Performers In The ODI World Cup 2023 - Adam Gilchrist

Former Australian cricketer Adam Gilchrist has backed young Indian batsman Shubman Gill as one of the standout performers in the 2023 ODI World Cup. Adam Gilchrist highlighted the high expectations placed on the Rohit Sharma-led team for the upcoming World Cup.

The Men in Blue will face the Pat Cummins-led team in the three-match ODI series as part of their World Cup preparations. Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Hardik Pandya, and Kuldeep Yadav have been rested for the first two ODIs in their last series before the World Cup.

Shubman Gill Could Be Standout Performer – Adam Gilchrist

In a conversation with Sportstar, Adam Gilchrist stated that India has a balanced squad, including experienced players. Gilchrist emphasized that the hosts need to handle the high expectations to win the title.

“Shubman Gill. Everything that he has done in the international level, in every format, continues to amaze. He could possibly be one of the standout performers in the tournament. They have got a nice balance of experience, particularly of Rohit and Virat. KL Rahul is an experienced player already, and there’s younger blood in and around that, is a nice balance,” Gilchrist told Sportstar.

“The power games of Pandya in the middle is an example. They have got a talented squad and the big thing in India is to handle the expectations. If they can find a way – like they did in 2011 – to not let that expectation swamp them and overshadow everything, they will be very competitive. But obviously, that will be a challenge internally.”

India Will Come In As One Of The Favourites – Adam Gilchrist

Adam Gilchrist notes that India have a well-structured batting order and various bowling options. Gilchrist claimed that Mohammed Siraj’s impressive performance in the Asia Cup final boosted his confidence.

“At home, India will come in as one of the favourites and one of the most feared teams in the World Cup. They are getting their balance right – in terms of their batting order, bowling options. Of course, their spin bowlers need to fire but for Siraj to do that in an Asia Cup final (is incredible).

I don’t know whether those conditions will be similar to what we see in India, but he will certainly capitalise. But this effort will come in with a great deal of confidence for him. To blow away an international opposition team in the final like that, makes a huge statement,” he concluded.

The Rohit Sharma-led team will begin their World Cup 2023 campaign by taking on the Pat Cummins-led team at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Sunday, October 8.

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