Team India strengthened its grip over WI in the first Test of the series by taking a 162-run lead in first innings with eight wickets still remaining at the end of Day 2. Yashasvi (143) and Rohit (103) smashed brilliant centuries, while Kohli (36) remained unbeaten at stumps. However, India’s star youngster Shubman Gill wasn’t able to capitalise on the opportunity.
Gill was caught by Alick –
Gill was shifted to third spot in the batting order following Cheteshwar Pujara’s snub from the side. However, the 23-year-old batter could last only 11 deliveries before being dismissed by spinner Jomel Warrican; he scored 6.
Gill found a thick outside edge as he went for a defensive push, which was caught by Alick Athaneze. Now, ex-India opener Aakash Chopra spoke in detail about Shubman’s short stay at the crease and pointed out a glaring weakness in the India star’s armour.
Aakash Chopra said –
“It is difficult at no.3, and Shubman Gill would know it. He has played as an opener majorly in the past. He came at no.3 after a very long partnership, I’ve noticed he plays with the hard hands.
Aakash further added – “If you remember the Indore Test (against Australia), he went similarly hard and the ball carried towards Smith. He will have to change that shot, especially when it comes to Test cricket. He’s a great player otherwise.”
