Fans criticized Shubman Gill’s Test cricket ability after he got out for a nine-ball duck in the third IND vs ENG Test, expressing concerns over his technique and calling for him to work on his red-ball game.
In the third Test against England in Rajkot on Thursday, February 15, Shubman Gill faced a challenging time at the crease, ultimately getting dismissed for a nine-ball duck. After Yashasvi Jaiswal’s early departure, Gill struggled against England’s pace attack, particularly James Anderson and Mark Wood.
Despite surviving a close LBW call, Gill’s discomfort was evident. His dismissal came from a delivery that seamed away unexpectedly, catching him off guard as he tentatively poked at the ball, resulting in an edge behind the stumps to wicketkeeper Ben Foakes. This setback furthered England’s advantage after winning the toss.
Fans criticized Gill’s struggles against pace and movement in the Test, questioning his suitability for the format. Many urged him to return to domestic cricket, particularly the Ranji Trophy, to refine his skills with the red ball.
Take a look at some of these reactions here:
If Gill is our next all format superstar, then Indian batting standards have fallen considerably. This guy doesn't have the technique at present to be a consistent performer in test cricket.
— Gaurav Dhamija (@GauravDhamija7) February 15, 2024
3 years later gabba has been breached again
— Crazy Cricket Memes (@CrazyCricMemes) January 28, 2024
and 3 years later shubman gill is still playing on gabba tax pic.twitter.com/rioAM3w10k
Drop Gill now it's okay he had his chances. Also this is what close fielders will give you a wicket. Our captain didn't do this. We are in huge trouble.
— Archer (@poserarcher) January 28, 2024
Gill needs to improve his technique against moving ball and need to play some domestic matches #INDvENG
— γGammaγ (@gammatweetz) February 15, 2024
Common Knowledge (Compulsory Tweet) :-
— Aufridi Chumtya (@ShuhidAufridi) February 15, 2024
Ruturaj Gaikwad >>> Shubman Gill pic.twitter.com/uJKezO1YGT
Gill is not a Test Player. Just scored hundred in 15 innings and sealed his spot for another 15 innings. #INDvENG
— Knight Rider (@iKnightRider19) February 15, 2024
Gill struggles with playing both inswing and outswing deliveries, as well as facing spin on challenging surfaces, it is crucial to consider his overall performance in the 25 test matches he has played, where he has maintained an average of 30.
— ` (@The4Gautam) February 15, 2024
Gill used all his technique in last inning and went back to default settings 😭😭
— Tushar Malap – Seb Vettel follower (@CarrickBalI) February 15, 2024
Last Updated on February 15, 2024
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