India’s Shubman Gill displayed his frustration by smashing his bat after falling short of a century in Rajkot’s third Test against England.
Shubman Gill’s frustration boiled over in Rajkot as he aggressively smashed his bat, reacting to missing out on what would have been his fourth Test century. The disappointment came in the third Test against England, where he was dismissed for 91 after starting the day at 65.
The unfortunate incident occurred due to a mix-up with night watchman Kuldeep Yadav, leading to a run-out in the morning session on Day 4.
Gill’s journey in the match had been noteworthy, especially on Day 3 when he, along with Yashasvi Jaiswal, crafted a crucial 155-run partnership. This partnership played a pivotal role in steering India into a comfortable position after the early dismissal of skipper Rohit Sharma. While Jaiswal completed his third Test century on that day, Gill contributed with a gritty fifty.
Despite the disappointment on Day 4, Gill’s innings was praised for its ego-less approach, as mentioned by Knight. He emphasized that Gill didn’t attempt to match the flamboyance of Jaiswal but played a supportive role by rotating the strike and letting the younger batsman take charge. This mindset contributed to their substantial partnership and India’s advantageous position in the match.
Shubman Gill‘s recent shift to the number 3 position in Test cricket had been under scrutiny, particularly after a challenging performance in Hyderabad. However, he silenced critics with a stellar century in Vizag, showcasing his resilience and ability to bounce back after setbacks.
The innings in Rajkot, despite falling short of a century, demonstrated Gill’s contribution as a team player and his capability to adapt to different roles in the batting order.