- By Vishal Pushkar
- Sun, 13 Aug 2023 11:55 AM (IST)
- Source:JND
In the recent T20I series, Shubman Gill encountered a challenging phase, recording scores of 3, 7, and 6 in the initial three matches. This disappointing performance drew substantial criticism, casting doubt on his form ahead of the crucial Asia Cup and ODI World Cup. However, in the fourth match held in Lauderhill, he made a remarkable comeback to form by notching up a significant 77 runs. This pivotal innings didn't just serve as a confidence booster for Gill but also injected much-needed positivity into Team India's overall performance.
Gill's resurgence in terms of run-scoring couldn't have come at a better time, given the impending ODI World Cup. His role as an opener for the Indian squad makes his form pivotal, and his successful innings in the fourth T20I helped alleviate some concerns surrounding his recent struggles. In a conversation with teammate Arshdeep Singh, Gill stated that he couldn't convert his starts into big innings.
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“It's important to go to your basics. You have to identify whether you are making any mistake. I felt I wasn't making a mistake in any of the three matches. But I couldn't convert my starts,” Gill told Arshdeep during the chat.
“T20 format is like that. When you have 3-4 matches where a good shot is caught by the fielder, and you have to eye at making quick runs, you don't have time to think much. You just look at what your template was when you were consistently scoring runs.”
In the earlier part of the year, Shubman Gill enjoyed a spectacular run in the Indian Premier League (IPL), emerging as the leading run-scorer and clinching the coveted Orange Cap. Across 17 matches, he amassed an impressive total of 890 runs, inclusive of three centuries and four half-centuries. This IPL performance showcased his potential as a potent top-order batsman.