IND vs SL: "He Has Taken That Opportunity With Both Hands" - Gautam Gambhir Lauds Shubman Gill

Shubman Gill scored a hundred in the third one-day international between India and Sri Lanka, and Gautam Gambhir praised him for it, but he believes that New Zealand and Australia will be more difficult opponents for the elegant opener.

On Sunday, January 15, in Thiruvananthapuram, the Men in Blue set the Lankan Lions a lofty 391-run target, with Gill smashing 116 runs off 97 balls. Then, to secure a commanding 317-run victory, their bowlers bowled the guests for 73.

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When asked how Shubman Gill could concentrate on improving his performance against New Zealand and Australia during a conversation on Star Sports, Gambhir responded:

“On the international stage as well, this was arguably not the best test of his abilities. However, you won’t take it away from him. You can do that since he has a second hundred. This opponent was for everyone but he has taken that opportunity with both hands.”

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Because of Gill’s incredible recent record, he was chosen over Ishan Kishan as Rohit Sharma’s opening mate for the three ODIs against Sri Lanka. To maintain his place at the top of the order, the 23-year-old must continue to perform well.

“Shubman Gill has the potential to match the calibre of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma”: Gautam Gambhir

Gautam Gambhir, a former cricketer-turned-commentator, concluded by suggesting that the Gujarat Titans (GT) opener might meet the high standards of Virat Kohli and Rohit if he keeps improving, saying:

“I hope he doesn’t sit on his laurels and he continues to improve. I am sure with the kind of talent he has, this is a platform where he can go on to achieve great things, what Virat Kohli or Rohit Sharma has done, in the future.”

In the match on Sunday, Gill put up partnerships with Rohit and Kohli that scored 95 and 131 runs, respectively. The youngster should be well served by his time in the middle with the two Indian batting powerhouses.

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