Sydney: Shubman Gill’s maiden international fifty took India to 96/2 at stumps on Day 2 of the third Test in Sydney on Friday (January 8). After Ravindra Jadeja’s four-wicket haul limited Australia to 338.
The duo of Rohit and Shubman managed to score 70 runs for the opening wicket as India had a 50-plus opening partnership after 15 innings. Gill continued his good show with the bat and brought up his maiden international fifty. He scored 50 runs in 101 balls with eight boundaries before losing his wicket to Pat Cummins.
Shubman has been gathering a lot of applaud for his coolness shown during his debut Test series for India. Former India batsman VVS Laxman had words of praise for Shubman.
“For someone playing only his 2nd test match @RealShubmanGill looks very assured at the wicket. Good solid defence, positive stroke play and clarity of thought. Definitely has a very bright future for India in all the 3 formats,” Laxman said on Twitter.
For someone playing only his 2nd test match @RealShubmanGill looks very assured at the wicket. Good solid defence, positive stroke play and clarity of thought. Definitely has a very bright future for India in all the 3 formats. #AUSvsIND
— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) January 8, 2021
Former Australia batsman Michael Hussey said on air during the Test match that “Shubman Gill is fast becoming my favourite player”.
“This guy is very quickly becoming my favourite player to watch. He is a gun. Plays well of the front-foot, but even better off the backfoot. And that sends a message to the bowler.
“I just love the unflappable nature of both (Shubman Gill and Rohit Sharma) these players. But in particular Shubman Gill, someone so young, early in his career. Nothing seems to faze him, and he doesn’t seem to get carried away.
“He is flamboyant at the crease and is just about batting, keeping it simple. Unassuming at the crease. He is wonderful to watch and has played some magnificent shots,” Michael Hussey said on Sony TV.
