Shubman Gill looking forward to intimidating Aussie challenge

India batsman Shubman Gill admitted that enjoying in opposition to Australia could be intimidating however he’s trying ahead to fronting up.

It gained’t simply be Australia’s lightning fast quick bowlers he will likely be coping with both, Gill will likely be enjoying in his first-ever pink-ball, day-night Take a look at match.

“We practised fairly a bit with the pink ball within the lead as much as the Take a look at match in opposition to Bangladesh at Eden Gardens final yr (in November),” Gill instructed kkr.in.

“However I haven’t performed any aggressive first-class match below lights (until earlier than the continuing observe match vs Australia A in Sydney).”

“It’s fairly intimidating to play Australia in Australia, however I’m actually trying ahead to it. As a batsman, there isn’t a larger alternative than to play in opposition to Australia at their dwelling as your confidence will get a significant increase for those who handle to attain runs right here.”

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Gill admitted to feeling a bit intimidated by the prospect of taking over probably the greatest cricket sides on the earth, particularly on their dwelling soil that closely favours fast bowling.

“There was a time when (Indian) gamers had a fame of not being too aggressive, and folks would take that with no consideration when sledging,” he defined.

“Issues have modified now. Each character is totally different, some folks wish to hold quiet and never react whereas for others, partaking in a verbal-battle eggs them on to do higher.

“For me, I’m neither the type to at all times hold quiet nor the kind to maintain going on the opposition. But when the plan is to make us dance to their chin music, be relaxation assured we’ve received loads of nice strikes in retailer,” Gill mentioned.