<p>Shubman Gill, even while batting at 60 per cent, is a complete batter, indicating his longevity across all formats; however, Shreyas Iyer isn&rsquo;t there yet, per cricketer-turned-broadcaster Sanjay Manjrekar. His remarks have come after <a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/champions-trophy-2025-shubman-gill-rates-dubai-hundred-against-bangladesh-his-most-satisfying-innings-8741418" rel="dofollow">Gill hit his maiden ICC tournament hundred against Bangladesh</a> in India&rsquo;s <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/champions-trophy" rel="dofollow">Champions Trophy 2025</a> opener in Dubai, helping the Men in Blue win by six wickets.</p>
<p>While Gill, alongside seamer <a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/champions-trophy-ind-vs-ban-most-wickets-in-icc-tournament-for-india-shami-60-zaheer-59-srinath-47-jadeja-43-bumrah-42-kumble-42-8740747" rel="dofollow">Mohammed Shami</a>, made headlines for his match-winning performance against the Tigers, Iyer&rsquo;s loose stroke cost him his wicket on 15 (while chasing), disappointing the fans and Manjrekar.&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong>Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/champions-trophy-shubman-gill-hits-his-slowest-odi-ton-but-becomes-fastest-to-8-odi-tons-for-india-8742391" rel="dofollow">Champions Trophy: Shubman Gill hits his slowest ton but becomes fastest to 8 ODI hundreds for India</a></strong></p>
<p>Noting the difference between the two batters, Sanjay said, unlike Iyer, Gill will take the game right till the end and win it for his team; but even though Iyer is as talented as anyone on the side, he doesn&rsquo;t give that impression.</p>
<p>"He [Gill] is batting at the right position to make a huge impact. When he gets a hundred, like today, it seems like there is plenty left in the tank," Manjrekar said on ESPNcricinfo Match Day.&nbsp;</p>
<p>"It was like 60% of Shubman Gill is enough to get a hundred like this and he stays till the end. That is the difference between Shreyas Iyer and Shubman Gill that Gill will take you right till the end. He is somebody who you think is going to be around for 10-15 years. Shreyas Iyer, despite his obvious talent, doesn't give you that impression,&rdquo; he continued.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Gill scored an unbeaten 101 off 129 balls against Bangladesh, hitting nine fours and two sixes, one of which was hit off pacer Tanzim Hasan in the ninth over, which went straight into the second tier at deep-midwicket.</p>
<p>"Some of the shots he played - the good-length ball he hit, and it went into second tier&hellip; the big game is at his beck and call," Manjrekar said.&nbsp;</p>
<p>"Can he be better in 50-over cricket as a batter? I don't think so, what can be better than this?" Manjrekar noted.</p>
<h2>&lsquo;India is blessed&rsquo;</h2>
<p>While Gill scored quickly inside the Powerplay, hitting 26 off 23 balls, he put brakes on his scoring rate just when Bangladesh introduced the spinners to the attack, completing his fifty in 69 balls &ndash; his slowest ever. The right-handed batter hit odd fours but kept rotating the strike, helping India inch closer to the win. He eventually scored his hundred off 125 balls, his slowest thus far, but his ability to change gears impressed Manjrekar.</p>
<p>"He's got the class to do it [change gears]. India are blessed with [a top three] who are also Test batters, so they can play different gears. Yashasvi Jaiswal, when he comes in eventually, is also a Test batter.&nbsp;</p>
<p>&ldquo;So, if the ball is swinging around in overseas conditions, they have the ability to see the new ball through and then handle the various situations. Shubman Gill is that kind of a player; he is not one-dimensional; he has all the gears, and we saw him do that today as well.&nbsp;</p>
<p>&ldquo;He is a guy at the top of his 50-over-cricket prowess, and he does it very calmly. There is an air of dominance and surety with the way he bats and finishes games,&rdquo; Manjrekar added.&nbsp;</p>
<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

Sports, Cricket: While Gill made headlines for his match-winning performance against the Tigers, Iyer’s loose stroke cost him his wicket on 15, disappointing Manjrekar.

Shubman Gill, even while batting at 60 per cent, is a complete batter, indicating his longevity across all formats; however, Shreyas Iyer isn’t there yet, per cricketer-turned-broadcaster Sanjay Manjrekar. His remarks have come after Gill hit his maiden ICC tournament hundred against Bangladesh in India’s Champions Trophy 2025 opener in Dubai, helping the Men in Blue win by six wickets. While Gill, alongside seamer Mohammed Shami, made headlines for his match-winning performance against the Tigers, Iyer’s loose stroke cost him his wicket on 15 (while chasing), disappointing the fans and Manjrekar. Also read | Champions Trophy: Shubman Gill hits his slowest ton but becomes fastest to 8 ODI hundreds for India Noting the difference between the two batters, Sanjay said, unlike Iyer, Gill will take the game right till the end and win it for his team; but even though Iyer is as talented as anyone on the side, he doesn’t give that impression. "He [Gill] is batting at the right position to make a huge impact. When he gets a hundred, like today, it seems like there is plenty left in the tank," Manjrekar said on ESPNcricinfo Match Day. "It was like 60% of Shubman Gill is enough to get a hundred like this and he stays till the end. That is the difference between Shreyas Iyer and Shubman Gill that Gill will take you right till the end. He is somebody who you think is going to be around for 10-15 years. Shreyas Iyer, despite his obvious talent, doesn't give you that impression,” he continued. Gill scored an unbeaten 101 off 129 balls against Bangladesh, hitting nine fours and two sixes, one of which was hit off pacer Tanzim Hasan in the ninth over, which went straight into the second tier at deep-midwicket. "Some of the shots he played - the good-length ball he hit, and it went into second tier… the big game is at his beck and call," Manjrekar said. "Can he be better in 50-over cricket as a batter? I don't think so, what can be better than this?" Manjrekar noted. ‘India is blessed’ While Gill scored quickly inside the Powerplay, hitting 26 off 23 balls, he put brakes on his scoring rate just when Bangladesh introduced the spinners to the attack, completing his fifty in 69 balls – his slowest ever. The right-handed batter hit odd fours but kept rotating the strike, helping India inch closer to the win. He eventually scored his hundred off 125 balls, his slowest thus far, but his ability to change gears impressed Manjrekar. "He's got the class to do it [change gears]. India are blessed with [a top three] who are also Test batters, so they can play different gears. Yashasvi Jaiswal, when he comes in eventually, is also a Test batter. “So, if the ball is swinging around in overseas conditions, they have the ability to see the new ball through and then handle the various situations. Shubman Gill is that kind of a player; he is not one-dimensional; he has all the gears, and we saw him do that today as well. “He is a guy at the top of his 50-over-cricket prowess, and he does it very calmly. There is an air of dominance and surety with the way he bats and finishes games,” Manjrekar added. (With inputs from agencies)

Champions Trophy 2025: ‘Gill is here to stay for long but not Iyer,’ Manjrekar’s assessment of Indian stars

<p>India vice-captain Shubman Gill continued his sublime form as he scored his second consecutive ton and eighth overall to take the team home against Bangladesh in Champions Trophy on Feb 20 in Dubai. Gill is now fastest to eight ODI tons for India, taking as many as 60 innings less than Sachin Tendulkar. Before Gill, the same record rested with Shikhar Dhawan who had reached the milestone in 57 innings.</p>
<h2><strong>List of Players Fastest to 8 ODI Tons for India</strong></h2>
<ul>
<li>Shubman Gill - 51 innings</li>
<li>Shikhar Dhawan - 57 innings</li>
<li>Virat Kohli - 68 innings</li>
<li>Gautam Gambhir - 98 innings</li>
<li>Sachin Tendulkar - 111 innings</li>
</ul>
<p>Gill reached his hundred off 125 balls - the slowest for India in ODIs since 2012. Before him, Sachin's 138-ball hundred against Bangladesh was the slowest for India in 2010.</p>
<p><strong>Champions Trophy, IND vs BAN:</strong> <a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/champions-trophy-ind-vs-ban-india-batter-virat-kohli-failed-with-bat-but-still-created-a-record-most-catches-for-india-in-odis-kohli-156-azhar-156-8742142">India batter Virat Kohli failed with bat but still creates a record</a></p>
<p>This was also Gill's fourth consecutive fifty-plus score in ODI. Ahead of the match against Bangladesh, the Indian batter scored 87, 60 and 112 in three ODIs against England. Gill eventually finished at 101 not out.</p>
<h2>India beat Bangladesh by six wickets</h2>
<p>India won their opening match of the Champions Trophy by six wickets. For Men in Blue, Mohammed Shami starred with the ball as he took 5/53 and played a key role in bowling out the opposition for 228.</p>
<p>On the way to his five-for, Shami also became the fastest to take 200 ODI wickets in terms of number of balls bowled and second fastest in terms of number of games played.</p>
<p>Chasing the total, India skipper Rohit Sharma gave the team a quick start and added 50 plus for the opening wicket with Shubman Gill. After Rohit got out for a quickfire 41 and Kohli was dismissed shortly, Gill took over the innings and stayed unbeaten throughout.</p>
<p>India next play Pakistan in a blockbuster clash on Sunday (Feb 23) in Dubai.</p>

Champions Trophy, IND vs BAN: Shubman Gill is now fastest to eight ODI tons for India, taking as many as 60 innings less than Sachin Tendulkar.  Cricket Sports

India vice-captain Shubman Gill continued his sublime form as he scored his second consecutive ton and eighth overall to take the team home against Bangladesh in Champions Trophy on Feb 20 in Dubai. Gill is now fastest to eight ODI tons for India, taking as many as 60 innings less than Sachin Tendulkar. Before Gill, the same record rested with Shikhar Dhawan who had reached the milestone in 57 innings. List of Players Fastest to 8 ODI Tons for India Shubman Gill - 51 innings Shikhar Dhawan - 57 innings Virat Kohli - 68 innings Gautam Gambhir - 98 innings Sachin Tendulkar - 111 innings Gill reached his hundred off 125 balls - the slowest for India in ODIs since 2012. Before him, Sachin's 138-ball hundred against Bangladesh was the slowest for India in 2010. Champions Trophy, IND vs BAN: India batter Virat Kohli failed with bat but still creates a record This was also Gill's fourth consecutive fifty-plus score in ODI. Ahead of the match against Bangladesh, the Indian batter scored 87, 60 and 112 in three ODIs against England. Gill eventually finished at 101 not out. India beat Bangladesh by six wickets India won their opening match of the Champions Trophy by six wickets. For Men in Blue, Mohammed Shami starred with the ball as he took 5/53 and played a key role in bowling out the opposition for 228. On the way to his five-for, Shami also became the fastest to take 200 ODI wickets in terms of number of balls bowled and second fastest in terms of number of games played. Chasing the total, India skipper Rohit Sharma gave the team a quick start and added 50 plus for the opening wicket with Shubman Gill. After Rohit got out for a quickfire 41 and Kohli was dismissed shortly, Gill took over the innings and stayed unbeaten throughout. India next play Pakistan in a blockbuster clash on Sunday (Feb 23) in Dubai.

Champions Trophy: Shubman Gill hits his slowest ton but becomes fastest to 8 ODI hundreds for India

Shubman Gill smashed an unbeaten 101 as India defeated Bangladesh by six wickets in their ICC Champions Trophy opener in Dubai. Earlier, Mohammed Shami’s 5/53 helped India bowl out Bangladesh for 228. Watch in for more details!

Champions Trophy: Shubman Gill, Mohammed Shami star in India's win over Bangladesh

<p>Shubman Gill is back, and back with a bang.</p>
<p>Following a series of mediocre scores against New Zealand and Australia in Tests earlier, Gill grinds hard in the domestic to return to top form in the white-ball format. The right-handed batter was the star of the day alongside seamer <a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/champions-trophy-india-pacer-mohammed-shami-becomes-fastest-to-take-200-odi-wickets-ind-vs-bangladesh-8740336" rel="dofollow">Mohammed Shami (who picked a five-for)</a>, scoring his maiden ICC tournament hundred and calling it his &lsquo;most satisfying innings&rsquo; to date. As a result, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/ind-vs-ban-live-score-updates-champions-trophy-2025-ball-by-ball-updates-and-full-scorecard-india-vs-bangladesh-dubai-international-cricket-stadium-8738242" rel="dofollow">India beat Bangladesh by six wickets</a> in their tournament opener in Dubai.</p>
<p><strong>Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/champions-trophy-2025-bangladeshs-towhid-hridoy-beats-heat-cramps-to-notch-up-brilliant-hundred-against-india-8740585" rel="dofollow">Champions Trophy 2025: Bangladesh&rsquo;s Hridoy beats heat, cramps to hit maiden ODI ton against India</a></strong></p>
<p>Opening alongside the skipper Rohit Sharma, who created history by becoming the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/champions-trophy-2025-rohit-sharma-becomes-second-quickest-batter-to-11000-odi-runs-virat-kohli-india-bangladesh-dubai-8741096" rel="dofollow">second quickest batter to 11,000 ODI runs</a> (after Virat Kohli) in 261 innings, Gill launched from the word go, keeping Bangladesh seamers quiet in the Powerplay.&nbsp;</p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">9️⃣8️⃣metres 😲<br><br>A breathtaking six from Shubman Gill. <br><br>Watch LIVE on <a href="https://twitter.com/StarSportsIndia?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@StarSportsIndia</a> in India. <br><br>Here's how to watch LIVE wherever you are 👉 <a href="https://t.co/AIBA0YZyiZ">https://t.co/AIBA0YZyiZ</a> <a href="https://t.co/LgIK5AjixQ">pic.twitter.com/LgIK5AjixQ</a></p>
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<p>Though India lost Sharma inside the first ten overs, with the middle order also failing to click, including Virat Kohli (22), Shreyas Iyer (15), and floater Axar Patel (8), Gill stood his ground, playing a mature knock to see his team home.&nbsp;</p>
<p>The ODI vice-captain attacked the pacers, slamming a huge six and boundaries earlier, but what stood out was his game and gap-finding and single-taking abilities (in the middle overs), which helped India stay on track for an easy win.</p>
<p>&ldquo;Definitely one of my most satisfying innings that I have played and my first century in ICC events,&rdquo; Gill said at the post-match presser. &ldquo;Very satisfying and very happy with the way I performed. When me and Rohit bhai went out there, we thought cutting the ball wasn't easy because the balls which were outside the off-stump weren't coming onto the bat that nicely.&rdquo;&nbsp;</p>
<p>&ldquo;So, I thought of using my feet to even the fast bowlers and tried to go over the circle,&rdquo; Gill explained his game plan against the seamers.</p>
<h2>Tackling spinners is an art</h2>
<p>While Kohli and Axar fell prey to Rishad Hossain&rsquo;s leg spin, Gill took his time to score against the spinners. Explaining further how he and Virat talked through trying to score runs against them, Gill said,&nbsp;</p>
<p>&ldquo;When the spinners came on, me and Virat bhai were talking in the middle that it's not easy to score singles off the front foot, so we'll try to score singles off the back foot. And it's not easy to hit down the ground, so we just keep rotating the strike. At one point, there was a bit of pressure on us.&rdquo;&nbsp;</p>
<p>&ldquo;The message was sent from outside that I have to try to bat till the end, and that's what I tried to do. (On his two sixes) The first one gave me a lot of confidence, and the second one helped me come closer to my hundred, so both were very satisfying,&rdquo; he continued.</p>
<p>Gill won the Player of the Match award for his magnificent match-winning hundred.</p>
<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

Cricket, Sports: Shubman Gill scored an unbeaten 101 off 129 balls against Bangladesh, hitting nine fours and two sixes in his match-winning knock for India.

Shubman Gill is back, and back with a bang. Following a series of mediocre scores against New Zealand and Australia in Tests earlier, Gill grinds hard in the domestic to return to top form in the white-ball format. The right-handed batter was the star of the day alongside seamer Mohammed Shami (who picked a five-for), scoring his maiden ICC tournament hundred and calling it his ‘most satisfying innings’ to date. As a result, India beat Bangladesh by six wickets in their tournament opener in Dubai. Also read | Champions Trophy 2025: Bangladesh’s Hridoy beats heat, cramps to hit maiden ODI ton against India Opening alongside the skipper Rohit Sharma, who created history by becoming the second quickest batter to 11,000 ODI runs (after Virat Kohli) in 261 innings, Gill launched from the word go, keeping Bangladesh seamers quiet in the Powerplay. 9️⃣8️⃣metres 😲 A breathtaking six from Shubman Gill. Watch LIVE on @StarSportsIndia in India. Here's how to watch LIVE wherever you are 👉 https://t.co/AIBA0YZyiZ pic.twitter.com/LgIK5AjixQ — ICC (@ICC) February 20, 2025 Though India lost Sharma inside the first ten overs, with the middle order also failing to click, including Virat Kohli (22), Shreyas Iyer (15), and floater Axar Patel (8), Gill stood his ground, playing a mature knock to see his team home. The ODI vice-captain attacked the pacers, slamming a huge six and boundaries earlier, but what stood out was his game and gap-finding and single-taking abilities (in the middle overs), which helped India stay on track for an easy win. “Definitely one of my most satisfying innings that I have played and my first century in ICC events,” Gill said at the post-match presser. “Very satisfying and very happy with the way I performed. When me and Rohit bhai went out there, we thought cutting the ball wasn't easy because the balls which were outside the off-stump weren't coming onto the bat that nicely.” “So, I thought of using my feet to even the fast bowlers and tried to go over the circle,” Gill explained his game plan against the seamers. Tackling spinners is an art While Kohli and Axar fell prey to Rishad Hossain’s leg spin, Gill took his time to score against the spinners. Explaining further how he and Virat talked through trying to score runs against them, Gill said, “When the spinners came on, me and Virat bhai were talking in the middle that it's not easy to score singles off the front foot, so we'll try to score singles off the back foot. And it's not easy to hit down the ground, so we just keep rotating the strike. At one point, there was a bit of pressure on us.” “The message was sent from outside that I have to try to bat till the end, and that's what I tried to do. (On his two sixes) The first one gave me a lot of confidence, and the second one helped me come closer to my hundred, so both were very satisfying,” he continued. Gill won the Player of the Match award for his magnificent match-winning hundred. (With inputs from agencies)

Champions Trophy 2025: Gill rates Dubai hundred against Bangladesh ‘his most satisfying innings’

Indian opening batsman Shubman Gill become the new world No. 1 ODI batter, days ahead of their teams facing off in a much-awaited clash in the ongoing Champions Trophy 2025.

Shubman Gill claims world no. 1 ODI batsman spot ahead of champions trophy 2025

<p>India&rsquo;s star opener <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/shubhman-gill">Shubman Gill</a> has risen to the top of the ICC Men&rsquo;s ODI batting rankings, overtaking Pakistan&rsquo;s Babar Azam just ahead of the ICC Men&rsquo;s Champions Trophy 2025. In the latest weekly rankings update, released on Wednesday (Feb 19), Gill&rsquo;s remarkable 112 from 102 balls against England in the third ODI in Ahmedabad helped him gain 23 rating points, taking his tally to 796&mdash;ahead of Babar Azam.&nbsp;</p>
<p>This marks Gill&rsquo;s return to the top spot, which he first claimed in November 2023 during the ICC Men&rsquo;s Cricket World Cup. His consistent form has given India a strong edge going into the eight-team tournament, with four Indian batters now featuring in the top 10. Captain <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/rohit-sharma">Rohit Sharma</a> is in third position, Virat Kohli remains steady in sixth, and Shreyas Iyer, after a solid knock of 78 in the same match against England, has moved up one slot to ninth.</p>
<p><strong>Also Read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/champions-trophy-ex-pakistan-spinner-calls-for-teaching-bcci-a-lesson-over-tantrums-8735569">Champions Trophy: Ex-Pakistan spinner calls for 'teaching BCCI a lesson' over tantrums</a></strong></p>
<p>Meanwhile, Pakistan&rsquo;s skipper Mohammad Rizwan has climbed six places to 15th after impressive performances in the Tri-Nation series at home, where he scored 122 not out against South Africa and 46 in the final against New Zealand.</p>
<p>His teammate Salman Agha, named player of the series, made a massive leap of 24 places to 48th after scoring 134 against South Africa and 45 in the final. Several other players made notable gains in the latest update, with South Africa&rsquo;s Heinrich Klaasen rising to fourth, New Zealand&rsquo;s Daryl Mitchell up to fifth, and solid progress from <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/aiden-markram">Aiden Markram</a>, Devon Conway, Glenn Phillips, and Tom Latham.</p>
<h2>'Theekshana is top-ranked bowler'</h2>
<p>Meanwhile, in the bowling rankings, Sri Lanka&rsquo;s mystery spinner Mahesh Theekshana has secured the top spot, displacing Afghanistan&rsquo;s Rashid Khan. South Africa&rsquo;s Keshav Maharaj has returned to the rankings in sixth position, while New Zealand spinner <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/mitchell-santner">Mitchell Santner</a> (up to seventh) and England&rsquo;s Adil Rashid (up to 22nd) have also made significant progress. Besides this, Pakistan&rsquo;s pace sensation, Naseem Shah, has progressed from 48th to 45th in the bowling rankings.</p>

Cricket, Sports: Gill’s 112 off 102 balls against England in the third ODI in Ahmedabad put him 23 rating points ahead of Babar with an aggregate of 796 points

India’s star opener Shubman Gill has risen to the top of the ICC Men’s ODI batting rankings, overtaking Pakistan’s Babar Azam just ahead of the ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025. In the latest weekly rankings update, released on Wednesday (Feb 19), Gill’s remarkable 112 from 102 balls against England in the third ODI in Ahmedabad helped him gain 23 rating points, taking his tally to 796—ahead of Babar Azam. This marks Gill’s return to the top spot, which he first claimed in November 2023 during the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup. His consistent form has given India a strong edge going into the eight-team tournament, with four Indian batters now featuring in the top 10. Captain Rohit Sharma is in third position, Virat Kohli remains steady in sixth, and Shreyas Iyer, after a solid knock of 78 in the same match against England, has moved up one slot to ninth. Also Read: Champions Trophy: Ex-Pakistan spinner calls for 'teaching BCCI a lesson' over tantrums Meanwhile, Pakistan’s skipper Mohammad Rizwan has climbed six places to 15th after impressive performances in the Tri-Nation series at home, where he scored 122 not out against South Africa and 46 in the final against New Zealand. His teammate Salman Agha, named player of the series, made a massive leap of 24 places to 48th after scoring 134 against South Africa and 45 in the final. Several other players made notable gains in the latest update, with South Africa’s Heinrich Klaasen rising to fourth, New Zealand’s Daryl Mitchell up to fifth, and solid progress from Aiden Markram, Devon Conway, Glenn Phillips, and Tom Latham. 'Theekshana is top-ranked bowler' Meanwhile, in the bowling rankings, Sri Lanka’s mystery spinner Mahesh Theekshana has secured the top spot, displacing Afghanistan’s Rashid Khan. South Africa’s Keshav Maharaj has returned to the rankings in sixth position, while New Zealand spinner Mitchell Santner (up to seventh) and England’s Adil Rashid (up to 22nd) have also made significant progress. Besides this, Pakistan’s pace sensation, Naseem Shah, has progressed from 48th to 45th in the bowling rankings.

Champions Trophy 2025: Gill overtakes Babar as top ODI batter in latest ICC rankings

<p>India head coach <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/gautam-gambhir">Gautam Gambhir</a> praised batter <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/shubman-gill">Shubman Gill</a> after whitewashing England 3-0 in the ODI series with win in the third ODI on Feb 12. Gill had a wonderful series as a batter - scoring 259 runs in three innings at an average of 86.33. The batter went past fifty in each of the three matches including a hundred in the last ODI in Ahmedabad.</p>
<h2><strong>Gambhir backs Gill</strong></h2>
<p>"Look, the problem is that we keep judging people after every inning. He's still a young batter. He's still 25. He's got a great future ahead of him," said Gambhir at the post-match presentation on Wednesday. Gambhir's comments came on Gill's poor form on Australia Test tour like most of the batters.</p>
<p><strong>Also Read:</strong> <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/kevin-pietersen-gobsmacked-after-england-surrender-odi-series-3-0-says-im-sorry-but-i-am-absolutely-8715941">Kevin Pietersen gobsmacked after England surrender ODI series 3-0, says 'I&rsquo;m sorry, but I am absolutely...'</a></p>
<p>"If he's been consistent in one format, Test cricket is tough, and he's shown that he belongs to that format as well. I hope that going forward, he can actually deliver in that format too. If someone can do it in 50-over cricket, why can't he do it in Test cricket as well? He's played some really good innings in the Test format," he said.</p>
<p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/ind-vs-eng-3rd-odi-india-batter-shubman-gill-becomes-fastest-to-score-2500-odi-runs-in-50-odi-innings-8714190">Gill surpasses SA's Hashim Amla to become fastest to score 2500 ODI runs</a></p>
<p>"By judging a young cricketer after every inning, we're not going to carry Indian cricket forward like that. You've got to start putting trust in these young players. He's still 25. So, imagine what can happen in the next couple of years if we keep backing him and keep backing a lot of young cricketers in that dressing room. So, that is something we need to be clear about," Gambhir added.</p>
<p>India now turn their focus on Champions Trophy which begins February 19 in Pakistan. The Men In Blue, however, start their campaign on February 20 in Dubai, UAE. After facing Bangladesh in the first match, India face arch-rivals Pakistan on Feb 23 and New Zealand on March 2 in the last group-stage match.</p>

IND vs ENG: Gill had a wonderful series as a batter - scoring 259 runs in three innings at an average of 86.33. The batter went past fifty in each of the three matches including a hundred. Cricket Sports

India head coach Gautam Gambhir praised batter Shubman Gill after whitewashing England 3-0 in the ODI series with win in the third ODI on Feb 12. Gill had a wonderful series as a batter - scoring 259 runs in three innings at an average of 86.33. The batter went past fifty in each of the three matches including a hundred in the last ODI in Ahmedabad. Gambhir backs Gill "Look, the problem is that we keep judging people after every inning. He's still a young batter. He's still 25. He's got a great future ahead of him," said Gambhir at the post-match presentation on Wednesday. Gambhir's comments came on Gill's poor form on Australia Test tour like most of the batters. Also Read: Kevin Pietersen gobsmacked after England surrender ODI series 3-0, says 'I’m sorry, but I am absolutely...' "If he's been consistent in one format, Test cricket is tough, and he's shown that he belongs to that format as well. I hope that going forward, he can actually deliver in that format too. If someone can do it in 50-over cricket, why can't he do it in Test cricket as well? He's played some really good innings in the Test format," he said. Also Read: Gill surpasses SA's Hashim Amla to become fastest to score 2500 ODI runs "By judging a young cricketer after every inning, we're not going to carry Indian cricket forward like that. You've got to start putting trust in these young players. He's still 25. So, imagine what can happen in the next couple of years if we keep backing him and keep backing a lot of young cricketers in that dressing room. So, that is something we need to be clear about," Gambhir added. India now turn their focus on Champions Trophy which begins February 19 in Pakistan. The Men In Blue, however, start their campaign on February 20 in Dubai, UAE. After facing Bangladesh in the first match, India face arch-rivals Pakistan on Feb 23 and New Zealand on March 2 in the last group-stage match.

'Why can't he...,' India coach Gambhir backs Gill to come good in Tests after stellar ODIs vs ENG

<p>India batter <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/shubman-gill">Shubman Gill</a> created history on Wednesday (Feb 12) during the third <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/ind-vs-eng">IND vs England</a> ODI in Ahmedabad. The batter scored 112 runs after coming in as an opener and became the fastest to score 2500 ODI runs in the history. Gill reached the milestone in his 50th ODI innings - surpassing former South African batter Hashim Amla who previously held the record of scoring fastest 2500 runs in 51 innings.</p>
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<p>Gill also became the first Indian batter to score a hundred in his 50th ODI. The batter had been in a great form - scoring 86 runs in the first ODI in Nagpur and following it up with 60 in the second ODI in Cuttack. In Ahmedabad, Gill eventually got out after scoring 112 runs 102 balls - hitting 14 fours and three sixes in his innings.</p>
<h2>Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/india-vs-england-3rd-odi-live-score-check-ind-vs-eng-3rd-odi-match-today-live-cricket-score-and-updates-live-streaming-8713108">Check India vs England 3rd ODI live score and updates</a></h2>
<p>Asked to bat first after losing the toss, India had a horrible start when skipper Rohit Sharma was dismissed in the second over for just 1 run. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/virat-kohli">Virat Kohli</a> then came to bat and added 116 runs for the second wicket.</p>
<p>Kohli was dismissed by Adil Rashid in the 19th over but not before the batter scored a fifty. Kohli managed 52 off 55 in an innings packed with seven fours and a six.</p>
<p>After Kohli's dismissal, Shreyas Iyer joined Gill at the crease, and the duo added 104 runs for the third wicket in just 15.3 overs. India eventually finished with 356 in 50 overs and won the match by 142 runs after bowling out England for just 214 runs.</p>

Cricket | Sports: IND vs ENG, 3rd ODI: Gill reached the milestone in his 50th ODI innings - surpassing former South African batter Hashim Amla who took 51 innings to reach the same record.

India batter Shubman Gill created history on Wednesday (Feb 12) during the third IND vs England ODI in Ahmedabad. The batter scored 112 runs after coming in as an opener and became the fastest to score 2500 ODI runs in the history. Gill reached the milestone in his 50th ODI innings - surpassing former South African batter Hashim Amla who previously held the record of scoring fastest 2500 runs in 51 innings. Stat Alert - Shubman Gill is now the fastest batter to 2500 runs in ODIs 💪💪 He gets to the mark in his 50th innings. #TeamIndia | @ShubmanGill pic.twitter.com/SJQ0Al7MUx — BCCI (@BCCI) February 12, 2025 Gill also became the first Indian batter to score a hundred in his 50th ODI. The batter had been in a great form - scoring 86 runs in the first ODI in Nagpur and following it up with 60 in the second ODI in Cuttack. In Ahmedabad, Gill eventually got out after scoring 112 runs 102 balls - hitting 14 fours and three sixes in his innings. Also Read: Check India vs England 3rd ODI live score and updates Asked to bat first after losing the toss, India had a horrible start when skipper Rohit Sharma was dismissed in the second over for just 1 run. Virat Kohli then came to bat and added 116 runs for the second wicket. Kohli was dismissed by Adil Rashid in the 19th over but not before the batter scored a fifty. Kohli managed 52 off 55 in an innings packed with seven fours and a six. After Kohli's dismissal, Shreyas Iyer joined Gill at the crease, and the duo added 104 runs for the third wicket in just 15.3 overs. India eventually finished with 356 in 50 overs and won the match by 142 runs after bowling out England for just 214 runs.

IND vs ENG 3rd ODI: India batter Shubman Gill surpasses SA's Hashim Amla to become fastest to score 2500 ODI runs

<p>Under pressure from questions about his form and mounting retirement speculations, Indian skipper&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/rohit-sharma">Rohit Sharma</a> silenced critics with a vintage century, guiding India to a commanding four-wicket victory over England in the second ODI on Sunday (Feb 9). The win secured the series for India with an unassailable 2-0 lead ahead of the final match in Ahmedabad on Wednesday.</p>
<p>Opting to bat first on a batting-friendly surface, England were bowled out for 304 in 49.5 overs. Left-arm spinner Ravindra Jadeja (3/35) continued his dominance over the visitors, picking up crucial wickets to stall their momentum.</p>
<p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/smiths-revival-how-a-gabba-ton-against-india-sparked-his-test-cricket-resurgence-8705255">Smith&rsquo;s revival: How Gabba ton against India sparked his Test cricket resurgence</a><br><br>The 37-year-old Indian skipper made the chase look effortless, returning to his World Cup 2023 best with impeccable timing and graceful strokeplay. His 90-ball 119, featuring seven sixes and 12 fours, marked his 32nd ODI century and came at a crucial time with the Champions Trophy less than two weeks away.</p>
<p>Rohit&rsquo;s masterclass set the foundation for India&rsquo;s chase as they reached the target in 44.3 overs. Shubman Gill provided solid support with a fluent 60 off 52 balls (9x4, 1x6) in a 136-run opening stand, their sixth century partnership together.</p>
<p>Virat Kohli, returning from a knee injury, fell cheaply for 5, edging an Adil Rashid leg-break. Rashid has now dismissed Kohli four times in ODIs. Rohit then built a 70-run stand with <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/shreyas-iyer">Shreyas Iyer</a> (44) before miscuing a full toss, with Rashid taking a fine running catch. Iyer was later run out, while KL Rahul (10) and Hardik Pandya (10) also failed to convert starts.</p>
<p>However, with no run-rate pressure, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/axar-patel">Axar Patel</a> (41 not out) and <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/ravindra-jadeja">Jadeja</a> (11 not out) ensured a smooth finish, sealing the win with 33 balls to spare.</p>
<h2>Rohit surpasses Rahul Dravid</h2>
<p>Rohit&rsquo;s knock also saw him surpass Rahul Dravid (10,889 runs) to enter the top-10 list of ODI run-scorers. He now requires just 13 runs to reach 11,000 ODI runs. His innings featured exquisite pull shots, stylish cuts, and even a reverse sweep off Rashid, underscoring his dominance.</p>
<p>Setting the tone early, Rohit charged down to Gus Atkinson for a boundary before flicking a six over mid-wicket with signature elegance. Against Saqib Mahmood, he displayed finesse with a lofted six over cover. A 35-minute floodlight failure at 29 did not disrupt his momentum; he resumed with the same intensity, dispatching Mahmood and Mark Wood&rsquo;s deliveries with precision.</p>
<p>Luck also played its part&mdash;on 36, he survived an LBW call against Wood on the umpire&rsquo;s call. Responding in style, he sent the next ball over mid-on for a six. His fifty came off 30 balls, and he reached his hundred in just 76 deliveries, his second-fastest in ODIs after a 63-ball century against Afghanistan in the 2023 World Cup.</p>
<p>Earlier, Jadeja&rsquo;s 3/35 proved instrumental in restricting England to 304. He dismissed Ben Duckett (65 off 56 balls) and Joe Root (69 off 72 balls) just when England looked set for a 330-plus total. At 200/3 in 35 overs, England were in a strong position, but Jadeja&rsquo;s disciplined bowling curbed their momentum.</p>
<p>England&rsquo;s total would have been lower if not for Liam Livingstone&rsquo;s brisk 41 off 32 balls (2x4, 2x6) and Adil Rashid&rsquo;s quick 14 off five balls, which included three consecutive boundaries off Mohammed Shami. However, three late run-outs in the final overs saw them bowled out with one ball to spare&mdash;304 being the lowest total at Barabati Stadium since 2011, where 350-plus scores have been the norm.</p>
<p>Jadeja&rsquo;s tactical brilliance was evident as he outfoxed Duckett with a widish delivery, luring him into a miscue to mid-on. He then removed Root for the fifth time in ODIs, enticing him into a lofted shot that landed straight into Kohli&rsquo;s hands at deep extra cover. His final wicket came with the dismissal of Jamie Overton, who skied a catch to Gill at cover.</p>
<p>Shubman Gill was outstanding in the field, taking three catches. While India had some lapses, including burning two reviews against Root off debutant mystery spinner Varun Chakravarthy (1/54), they controlled the innings well.</p>
<p>Harshit Rana (1/62 in 9 overs) was expensive, conceding 14 runs in two overs as Duckett capitalized on his pace. Despite some costly overs, India&rsquo;s bowlers ensured England fell short of an imposing total.</p>
<p>With a series-clinching victory and Rohit&rsquo;s return to form, India will look to carry this momentum into the final ODI and beyond into the Champions Trophy.</p>
<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

Cricket, Sports: Rohit, who struck his 32nd hundred in ODIs, helped India chase down the target of 305. This is India's seventh successive bilateral ODI series win against England

Under pressure from questions about his form and mounting retirement speculations, Indian skipper Rohit Sharma silenced critics with a vintage century, guiding India to a commanding four-wicket victory over England in the second ODI on Sunday (Feb 9). The win secured the series for India with an unassailable 2-0 lead ahead of the final match in Ahmedabad on Wednesday. Opting to bat first on a batting-friendly surface, England were bowled out for 304 in 49.5 overs. Left-arm spinner Ravindra Jadeja (3/35) continued his dominance over the visitors, picking up crucial wickets to stall their momentum. Also Read: Smith’s revival: How Gabba ton against India sparked his Test cricket resurgence The 37-year-old Indian skipper made the chase look effortless, returning to his World Cup 2023 best with impeccable timing and graceful strokeplay. His 90-ball 119, featuring seven sixes and 12 fours, marked his 32nd ODI century and came at a crucial time with the Champions Trophy less than two weeks away. Rohit’s masterclass set the foundation for India’s chase as they reached the target in 44.3 overs. Shubman Gill provided solid support with a fluent 60 off 52 balls (9x4, 1x6) in a 136-run opening stand, their sixth century partnership together. Virat Kohli, returning from a knee injury, fell cheaply for 5, edging an Adil Rashid leg-break. Rashid has now dismissed Kohli four times in ODIs. Rohit then built a 70-run stand with Shreyas Iyer (44) before miscuing a full toss, with Rashid taking a fine running catch. Iyer was later run out, while KL Rahul (10) and Hardik Pandya (10) also failed to convert starts. However, with no run-rate pressure, Axar Patel (41 not out) and Jadeja (11 not out) ensured a smooth finish, sealing the win with 33 balls to spare. Rohit surpasses Rahul Dravid Rohit’s knock also saw him surpass Rahul Dravid (10,889 runs) to enter the top-10 list of ODI run-scorers. He now requires just 13 runs to reach 11,000 ODI runs. His innings featured exquisite pull shots, stylish cuts, and even a reverse sweep off Rashid, underscoring his dominance. Setting the tone early, Rohit charged down to Gus Atkinson for a boundary before flicking a six over mid-wicket with signature elegance. Against Saqib Mahmood, he displayed finesse with a lofted six over cover. A 35-minute floodlight failure at 29 did not disrupt his momentum; he resumed with the same intensity, dispatching Mahmood and Mark Wood’s deliveries with precision. Luck also played its part—on 36, he survived an LBW call against Wood on the umpire’s call. Responding in style, he sent the next ball over mid-on for a six. His fifty came off 30 balls, and he reached his hundred in just 76 deliveries, his second-fastest in ODIs after a 63-ball century against Afghanistan in the 2023 World Cup. Earlier, Jadeja’s 3/35 proved instrumental in restricting England to 304. He dismissed Ben Duckett (65 off 56 balls) and Joe Root (69 off 72 balls) just when England looked set for a 330-plus total. At 200/3 in 35 overs, England were in a strong position, but Jadeja’s disciplined bowling curbed their momentum. England’s total would have been lower if not for Liam Livingstone’s brisk 41 off 32 balls (2x4, 2x6) and Adil Rashid’s quick 14 off five balls, which included three consecutive boundaries off Mohammed Shami. However, three late run-outs in the final overs saw them bowled out with one ball to spare—304 being the lowest total at Barabati Stadium since 2011, where 350-plus scores have been the norm. Jadeja’s tactical brilliance was evident as he outfoxed Duckett with a widish delivery, luring him into a miscue to mid-on. He then removed Root for the fifth time in ODIs, enticing him into a lofted shot that landed straight into Kohli’s hands at deep extra cover. His final wicket came with the dismissal of Jamie Overton, who skied a catch to Gill at cover. Shubman Gill was outstanding in the field, taking three catches. While India had some lapses, including burning two reviews against Root off debutant mystery spinner Varun Chakravarthy (1/54), they controlled the innings well. Harshit Rana (1/62 in 9 overs) was expensive, conceding 14 runs in two overs as Duckett capitalized on his pace. Despite some costly overs, India’s bowlers ensured England fell short of an imposing total. With a series-clinching victory and Rohit’s return to form, India will look to carry this momentum into the final ODI and beyond into the Champions Trophy. (With inputs from agencies)

IND vs ENG 2nd ODI: Rohit's dazzling ton guides hosts to four-wicket win; seal series 2-0

<p><span>The 2nd ODI between India and England was interrupted due to a technical issue with one of the floodlights at the Barabati Stadium in Cuttack, Odisha. With India chasing a target of 305, Indian openers <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/rohit-sharma">Rohit Sharma</a> and <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/shubhman-gill">Shubman Gill</a> gave India a steady start, with skipper Rohit hitting some big shots right from the beginning of the powerplay.</span></p>
<p><span>The 7th over brought the interruption as one of the floodlights started flickering and then went completely off. While the technicians seemed to have fixed it at one point, the flickering started again and saw the players leaving the field after 6.1 overs with India 48 for no loss at the moment.</span></p>
<p><span>India were chasing a target of 305 runs.</span></p>
<p>Recently, Pankaj Lochan Mohanty, acting president of Odisha Cricket Association, spoke about renovating the Barabati Stadium and revealed that the cricketing body was in talks with the government for the same.</p>
<p>&ldquo;It was supposed to get renovated, this is a very old stadium. We have all the facilities and have made partial renovations, as you can see. We have been in talks with the government,&rdquo; Mohanty was quoted to the Indian Express.</p>
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<p>&ldquo;With the government changing in 2024, the OCA is continuing their talks with the new government for support. &ldquo;Without government funding, we cannot do a complete overhaul. BCCI will support with their infrastructure fund, but we need government support. The new government, they are also keen to develop. They wanted to build another stadium,&rdquo; added Mohanty.</p>
<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

Cricket, Sports: The players walked off field after a long delay due to a floodlight failure. The players waited for long before it was decided that players should return to dugout

The 2nd ODI between India and England was interrupted due to a technical issue with one of the floodlights at the Barabati Stadium in Cuttack, Odisha. With India chasing a target of 305, Indian openers Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill gave India a steady start, with skipper Rohit hitting some big shots right from the beginning of the powerplay. The 7th over brought the interruption as one of the floodlights started flickering and then went completely off. While the technicians seemed to have fixed it at one point, the flickering started again and saw the players leaving the field after 6.1 overs with India 48 for no loss at the moment. India were chasing a target of 305 runs. Recently, Pankaj Lochan Mohanty, acting president of Odisha Cricket Association, spoke about renovating the Barabati Stadium and revealed that the cricketing body was in talks with the government for the same. “It was supposed to get renovated, this is a very old stadium. We have all the facilities and have made partial renovations, as you can see. We have been in talks with the government,” Mohanty was quoted to the Indian Express. “With the government changing in 2024, the OCA is continuing their talks with the new government for support. “Without government funding, we cannot do a complete overhaul. BCCI will support with their infrastructure fund, but we need government support. The new government, they are also keen to develop. They wanted to build another stadium,” added Mohanty. (With inputs from agencies)

IND vs ENG 2nd ODI: Floodlight failure halts match, players walk off the field after long delay

<p>Former Indian batting coach <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/sanjay-bangar">Sanjay Bangar</a> recently shared a memorable recollection of <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/shubhman-gill">Shubman Gill</a>&rsquo;s first-ever net session with the Indian senior team, highlighting the opener&rsquo;s impressive display against throwdown specialists that caught the attention of coach <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/ravi-shastri">Ravi Shastri</a>. Bangar spoke about how Gill&rsquo;s performance during the session was so striking that Shastri immediately recognised his potential.</p>
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<p>In a video shared by Star Sports on their official X handle, Bangar said, &ldquo;The first glimpse of Shubman Gill we had during his first net session for India, there is a tradition in India that during the nets session, if you want that approval, you will have to do well against throwdown specialists, who bowl really fast. And unhone uss nets session mein, jo ek screen test hota haina, aise patakhe bajaye the (during that session, which is a screen test of sorts, he produced such incredible shots). Ravi Shastri was like, ek tayaar player mill gya humein (we have got a ready-made player).&rdquo;</p>
<p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/keep-it-simple-bangars-advise-to-rohit-sharma-amid-prolonged-lean-patch-8701495">'Keep it simple', Bangar's advise to Rohit Sharma amid prolonged lean patch</a><br><br>Gill&rsquo;s rise has been swift since his debut for India in 2019 following his standout performance in the 2018 U-19 World Cup, where he was named &lsquo;Player of the Tournament&rsquo; after scoring 372 runs in six matches. Since then, Gill has become a mainstay in the Indian team, establishing himself as one of the country&rsquo;s premier all-format players.</p>
<h2>Gill: A rising star across formats</h2>
<p>In his 101 international appearances, Gill has accumulated 4,886 runs in 128 innings, averaging 42.85, with 12 centuries and 24 fifties. His ODI career, in particular, stands out, with 2,415 runs in just 48 matches at an impressive average of 58.90, including six centuries and 14 fifties. He is the fastest player in the world to reach 2,000 ODI runs, accomplishing the feat in just 38 innings, and is also the youngest player to score an ODI double-century. He is part of an elite group of Indian players with centuries in all international formats.</p>
<p>However, his Test record has been a bit inconsistent. In 32 Test matches, Gill has scored 1,893 runs at an average of 35.05, with five centuries and seven fifties. In T20Is, he has scored 578 runs in 21 matches, with a strike rate of 139.27.</p>
<p>Gill&rsquo;s most recent performance came in India&rsquo;s tense ODI against England, where he scored a crucial 87 off 96 balls, anchoring the run chase after India was reduced to 19/2. He will next be in action during the second ODI against England at Cuttack on Sunday.</p>
<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

Sports, Cricket: Gill’s rise has been swift since his debut for India in 2019 following his standout performance in 2018 U-19 WC, where he was named ‘Player of the Tournament’

Former Indian batting coach Sanjay Bangar recently shared a memorable recollection of Shubman Gill’s first-ever net session with the Indian senior team, highlighting the opener’s impressive display against throwdown specialists that caught the attention of coach Ravi Shastri. Bangar spoke about how Gill’s performance during the session was so striking that Shastri immediately recognised his potential. See the video here: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Star Sports India (@starsportsindia) In a video shared by Star Sports on their official X handle, Bangar said, “The first glimpse of Shubman Gill we had during his first net session for India, there is a tradition in India that during the nets session, if you want that approval, you will have to do well against throwdown specialists, who bowl really fast. And unhone uss nets session mein, jo ek screen test hota haina, aise patakhe bajaye the (during that session, which is a screen test of sorts, he produced such incredible shots). Ravi Shastri was like, ek tayaar player mill gya humein (we have got a ready-made player).” Also Read: 'Keep it simple', Bangar's advise to Rohit Sharma amid prolonged lean patch Gill’s rise has been swift since his debut for India in 2019 following his standout performance in the 2018 U-19 World Cup, where he was named ‘Player of the Tournament’ after scoring 372 runs in six matches. Since then, Gill has become a mainstay in the Indian team, establishing himself as one of the country’s premier all-format players. Gill: A rising star across formats In his 101 international appearances, Gill has accumulated 4,886 runs in 128 innings, averaging 42.85, with 12 centuries and 24 fifties. His ODI career, in particular, stands out, with 2,415 runs in just 48 matches at an impressive average of 58.90, including six centuries and 14 fifties. He is the fastest player in the world to reach 2,000 ODI runs, accomplishing the feat in just 38 innings, and is also the youngest player to score an ODI double-century. He is part of an elite group of Indian players with centuries in all international formats. However, his Test record has been a bit inconsistent. In 32 Test matches, Gill has scored 1,893 runs at an average of 35.05, with five centuries and seven fifties. In T20Is, he has scored 578 runs in 21 matches, with a strike rate of 139.27. Gill’s most recent performance came in India’s tense ODI against England, where he scored a crucial 87 off 96 balls, anchoring the run chase after India was reduced to 19/2. He will next be in action during the second ODI against England at Cuttack on Sunday. (With inputs from agencies)

'Unbelievable talent!' – Bangar recalls Gill’s eye-catching debut at nets

<p>India batter <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/shreyas-iyer">Shreyas Iyer</a> has revealed that he wasn't supposed to play in the first ODI against England on Thursday (Feb 6). Iyer, however, not only played but scored a match-winning 59 off 36 balls as India took a 1-0 lead in the three-match series. The batter was included in the side after <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/virat-kohli">Virat Kohli</a> missed out due to a last-minute injury.</p>
<p>"So, funny story," Iyer said after the match. "I was watching a movie last night, I thought I could extend my night, but then I got a call from skipper saying that you may play because Virat has got a swollen knee. And then [I] hurried back to my room, went off to sleep straightaway," he added.</p>
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<p>Iyer came in to bat at number four and added 94 runs with <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/shubman-gill">Shubman Gill</a> for the third wicket before being trapped LBW by Jacob Bethell on the last ball of the 16th over.</p>
<p>The partnership, however, laid the groundwork for India's chase after two quick wickets of Yashasvi Jaiswal and skipper Rohit Sharma. Both the openers were back in the hut inside six overs with just 19 runs on the board in the chase of 248.</p>
<p>After Iyer's dismissal, Gill (87) and Axar Patel (52) added 108 runs for the fourth wicket as India reached the target in the 37th over with four wickets in hand.</p>
<h2><strong>Gill talks about Kohli's injury</strong></h2>
<p>The India vice-captain offered an update on Virat Kohli's injury at the post-match presentation and asserted that the batter would be fit before the second ODI.</p>
<p>"When he woke up in the morning, he had some swelling in his knee. He was fine till yesterday's practice session. There's nothing to worry. He will definitely be fit for the next game," said Gill.</p>
<p>The second ODI of the series will be played on Sunday (Feb 9) in Cuttack.</p>

IND vs ENG: Iyer came in to bat at number four and added 94 runs with Shubman Gill for the third wicket before being trapped LBW by Jacob Bethell for 59. Cricket Sports

India batter Shreyas Iyer has revealed that he wasn't supposed to play in the first ODI against England on Thursday (Feb 6). Iyer, however, not only played but scored a match-winning 59 off 36 balls as India took a 1-0 lead in the three-match series. The batter was included in the side after Virat Kohli missed out due to a last-minute injury. "So, funny story," Iyer said after the match. "I was watching a movie last night, I thought I could extend my night, but then I got a call from skipper saying that you may play because Virat has got a swollen knee. And then [I] hurried back to my room, went off to sleep straightaway," he added. Also Read: IND vs ENG, 1st ODI: Harshit Rana takes three wickets but creates UNWANTED debut record Iyer came in to bat at number four and added 94 runs with Shubman Gill for the third wicket before being trapped LBW by Jacob Bethell on the last ball of the 16th over. The partnership, however, laid the groundwork for India's chase after two quick wickets of Yashasvi Jaiswal and skipper Rohit Sharma. Both the openers were back in the hut inside six overs with just 19 runs on the board in the chase of 248. After Iyer's dismissal, Gill (87) and Axar Patel (52) added 108 runs for the fourth wicket as India reached the target in the 37th over with four wickets in hand. Gill talks about Kohli's injury The India vice-captain offered an update on Virat Kohli's injury at the post-match presentation and asserted that the batter would be fit before the second ODI. "When he woke up in the morning, he had some swelling in his knee. He was fine till yesterday's practice session. There's nothing to worry. He will definitely be fit for the next game," said Gill. The second ODI of the series will be played on Sunday (Feb 9) in Cuttack.

IND vs ENG: 'I got a call from...,' Shreyas Iyer reveals he wasn't supposed to play 1st ODI in Nagpur

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<p class="Paragraph SCXW190784383 BCX0"  lang="EN-US" paraid="1400744524" paraeid="{f466c905-af6e-4cad-b669-2a0e05ad6f1b}{86}"><span data-contrast="auto"  lang="EN-US" class="TextRun SCXW190784383 BCX0"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW190784383 BCX0">Speaking ahead of India&rsquo;s first ODI against England in Nagpur on Thursday, Gill </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW190784383 BCX0">stated</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW190784383 BCX0"> that one series does not </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW190784383 BCX0">determine</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW190784383 BCX0"> the overall form of a team, pointing to the consistent performances of several players in past tournaments. </span></span></p>
<p class="Paragraph SCXW190784383 BCX0"  lang="EN-US" paraid="1400744524" paraeid="{f466c905-af6e-4cad-b669-2a0e05ad6f1b}{86}"><span data-contrast="auto"  lang="EN-US" class="TextRun SCXW190784383 BCX0"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW190784383 BCX0">He also highlighted the absence of Jasprit&nbsp;</span><span class="NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW190784383 BCX0">Bumrah</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW190784383 BCX0"> on the final day of the fourth Test in Brisbane, suggesting that his presence could have changed the outcome of the match and </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW190784383 BCX0">possibly the</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW190784383 BCX0"> series. According to Gill, had </span><span class="NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW190784383 BCX0">Bumrah</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW190784383 BCX0"> been available, India could have won the match, drawn the series, and avoided the criticism they are currently facing.</span></span><span class="EOP SCXW190784383 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}">&nbsp;</span></p>
<h2 class="Paragraph SCXW190784383 BCX0"  lang="EN-US"><span class="EOP SCXW190784383 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}">'No toxic competition within the team'</span></h2>
<p class="Paragraph SCXW190784383 BCX0"  lang="EN-US" paraid="1400744524" paraeid="{f466c905-af6e-4cad-b669-2a0e05ad6f1b}{86}"><span data-contrast="auto"  lang="EN-US" class="TextRun SCXW190784383 BCX0"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW190784383 BCX0">Gill urged critics to consider India&rsquo;s broader accomplishments, including their back-to-back Test series wins in Australia (2018-19 and 2020-21), their 2023 ODI World Cup final appearance, and their consistent dominance in world cricket. He stressed that one match or one series does not define the team&rsquo;s overall ability, reminding everyone of India&rsquo;s past successes on the global stage.</span></span><span class="EOP SCXW190784383 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}">&nbsp;</span></p>
<p class="Paragraph SCXW190784383 BCX0"  lang="EN-US" paraid="1400744524" paraeid="{f466c905-af6e-4cad-b669-2a0e05ad6f1b}{86}"><span class="EOP SCXW190784383 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}"><strong>Also Read:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/travis-head-wants-this-batsman-to-open-for-australia-in-wtc-final-8690451">Travis Head wants this batsman to open for Australia in WTC final. He is...</a><br></span></p>
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<p class="Paragraph SCXW190784383 BCX0"  lang="EN-US" paraid="233079793" paraeid="{f466c905-af6e-4cad-b669-2a0e05ad6f1b}{122}"><span data-contrast="auto"  lang="EN-US" class="TextRun SCXW190784383 BCX0"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW190784383 BCX0">Addressing the growing competition for top-order spots, Gill acknowledged the rise of Abhishek Sharma and Yashasvi Jaiswal but dismissed any notions of rivalry. He emphasised that there is no toxic competition within the team as all players share mutual respect and support each other&rsquo;s success. Abhishek, being a childhood friend, and Jaiswal, a close teammate, both add strength to the squad, and Gill sees their performances as a positive sign for Indian cricket.</span></span><span class="EOP SCXW190784383 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}">&nbsp;</span></p>
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<p class="Paragraph SCXW190784383 BCX0"  lang="EN-US" paraid="980772160" paraeid="{f466c905-af6e-4cad-b669-2a0e05ad6f1b}{140}"><span data-contrast="auto"  lang="EN-US" class="TextRun SCXW190784383 BCX0"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW190784383 BCX0">With Rohit Sharma, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/virat-kohli">Virat Kohli</a>, KL Rahul, Rishabh Pant, and Gill himself returning for the upcoming three-match ODI series against England, India is shifting its focus to the limited-overs format. This series will be crucial in fine-tuning the team&rsquo;s combinations ahead of the ICC <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/champions-trophy">Champions Trophy</a> in Dubai, where India will aim to reclaim the </span><span class="NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW190784383 BCX0">title</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW190784383 BCX0"> they last won in 2013.</span></span><span class="EOP SCXW190784383 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}">&nbsp;</span></p>
<p class="Paragraph SCXW190784383 BCX0"  lang="EN-US" paraid="980772160" paraeid="{f466c905-af6e-4cad-b669-2a0e05ad6f1b}{140}"><em><span class="EOP SCXW190784383 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}">(With inputs from agencies)</span></em></p>
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Cricket Sports: Gill also highlighted the absence of Jasprit Bumrah on final day of fourth Test in Brisbane, suggesting that his presence could have changed outcome of the match

India’s vice-captain, Shubman Gill, has defended the team’s performance in the recently concluded Border-Gavaskar Trophy, emphasising that one bad series does not define their legacy. India suffered a 1-3 series defeat against Australia, marking the end of their decade-long dominance in the marquee Test rivalry. However, Gill insisted that despite the disappointing result, the team played quality cricket and deserved recognition for their past achievements. Speaking ahead of India’s first ODI against England in Nagpur on Thursday, Gill stated that one series does not determine the overall form of a team, pointing to the consistent performances of several players in past tournaments. He also highlighted the absence of Jasprit Bumrah on the final day of the fourth Test in Brisbane, suggesting that his presence could have changed the outcome of the match and possibly the series. According to Gill, had Bumrah been available, India could have won the match, drawn the series, and avoided the criticism they are currently facing. 'No toxic competition within the team' Gill urged critics to consider India’s broader accomplishments, including their back-to-back Test series wins in Australia (2018-19 and 2020-21), their 2023 ODI World Cup final appearance, and their consistent dominance in world cricket. He stressed that one match or one series does not define the team’s overall ability, reminding everyone of India’s past successes on the global stage. Also Read: Travis Head wants this batsman to open for Australia in WTC final. He is... Addressing the growing competition for top-order spots, Gill acknowledged the rise of Abhishek Sharma and Yashasvi Jaiswal but dismissed any notions of rivalry. He emphasised that there is no toxic competition within the team as all players share mutual respect and support each other’s success. Abhishek, being a childhood friend, and Jaiswal, a close teammate, both add strength to the squad, and Gill sees their performances as a positive sign for Indian cricket. With Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, KL Rahul, Rishabh Pant, and Gill himself returning for the upcoming three-match ODI series against England, India is shifting its focus to the limited-overs format. This series will be crucial in fine-tuning the team’s combinations ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy in Dubai, where India will aim to reclaim the title they last won in 2013. (With inputs from agencies)

‘One match and one day doesn’t define us’: Shubman Gill defends India’s loss in BGT

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/ranji-trophy-round-up-shubman-gill-returns-to-form-but-star-studded-mumbai-lose-to-jk-8653101">Shubman Gill roared back to form with a hundred</a> against Karnataka in the recently concluded <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/ranji-trophy" rel="dofollow">Ranji Trophy</a> tie, days after he returned from his second tour Down Under, where he failed with the bat. The newly-appointed Team India&rsquo;s ODI vice-captain reflected on what went wrong with his game and technique against Australia, admitting a few technical failures led to a dip in his form.</p>
<p>After the BCCI made it mandatory for every centrally contracted player to return to the drawing board (playing domestic cricket) following two series losses (to New Zealand and Australia), Gill opened for Punjab in their next Ranji game. He failed in the first innings, getting out on just four, but slammed his 14th first-class century in the next, even though that couldn't save Punjab from losing (by an innings and 207 runs).</p>
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<p>Looking back at some of his dismissals on the tour Down Under, his mistimed and misjudged shots in a single Test (fifth match in Sydney) cost him his wicket at the wrong time and eventually the result for India. While he nicked one to Steve Smith in the first slip just at the stroke of lunch (by dancing down to Nathan Lyon), he tried taking on the debutant Beau Webster, only for him to find an inside edge to the keeper. Both came when India needed him in the middle, but he failed.</p>
<p>"Sometimes, I think with the red ball, in the matches that I play, I tend to get a very good 25-30, and, in those moments, I sometimes tend to put too much pressure on myself to be able to convert those," Gill said in Bengaluru.&nbsp;</p>
<p>"That is not the way that I have grown up playing my game.</p>
<p>"There is a certain zone that I am in, certain intent that I am in, and sometimes I think I lose that because I put too much pressure on myself that I have to get a big run now that I am set. I think in those crucial moments, I sometimes lose my focus and concentration,&rdquo; he added.</p>
<h2>Time for white-ball cricket</h2>
<p>Gill is among the selected star players returning to the ODI squad for the England series and the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/icc-champions-trophy" rel="dofollow">ICC Champions Trophy 2025</a>, alongside white-ball captain Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and ace seamer Jasprit Bumrah.&nbsp;</p>
<p>India will play three ODIs against England (starting Feb 6) before flying to Dubai for the eight-team tournament beginning February 19. Given Gill's promotion to the leadership group, he would open alongside Rohit, with uncapped Yashasvi Jaiswal picked as a backup opener.&nbsp;</p>
<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

Sports, Cricket: Gill reflected on what went wrong with his game and technique against Australia, admitting a few technical failures led to a dip in his form.

Shubman Gill roared back to form with a hundred against Karnataka in the recently concluded Ranji Trophy tie, days after he returned from his second tour Down Under, where he failed with the bat. The newly-appointed Team India’s ODI vice-captain reflected on what went wrong with his game and technique against Australia, admitting a few technical failures led to a dip in his form. After the BCCI made it mandatory for every centrally contracted player to return to the drawing board (playing domestic cricket) following two series losses (to New Zealand and Australia), Gill opened for Punjab in their next Ranji game. He failed in the first innings, getting out on just four, but slammed his 14th first-class century in the next, even though that couldn't save Punjab from losing (by an innings and 207 runs). Also read | Nicholas Pooran withdraws run-out appeal in strange ILT20 episode – Watch Looking back at some of his dismissals on the tour Down Under, his mistimed and misjudged shots in a single Test (fifth match in Sydney) cost him his wicket at the wrong time and eventually the result for India. While he nicked one to Steve Smith in the first slip just at the stroke of lunch (by dancing down to Nathan Lyon), he tried taking on the debutant Beau Webster, only for him to find an inside edge to the keeper. Both came when India needed him in the middle, but he failed. "Sometimes, I think with the red ball, in the matches that I play, I tend to get a very good 25-30, and, in those moments, I sometimes tend to put too much pressure on myself to be able to convert those," Gill said in Bengaluru. "That is not the way that I have grown up playing my game. "There is a certain zone that I am in, certain intent that I am in, and sometimes I think I lose that because I put too much pressure on myself that I have to get a big run now that I am set. I think in those crucial moments, I sometimes lose my focus and concentration,” he added. Time for white-ball cricket Gill is among the selected star players returning to the ODI squad for the England series and the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, alongside white-ball captain Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and ace seamer Jasprit Bumrah. India will play three ODIs against England (starting Feb 6) before flying to Dubai for the eight-team tournament beginning February 19. Given Gill's promotion to the leadership group, he would open alongside Rohit, with uncapped Yashasvi Jaiswal picked as a backup opener. (With inputs from agencies)

'In crucial moments I sometimes lose focus': Shubman Gill reflects on red-ball struggle

<p>In a massive boost to Team India&rsquo;s <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/champions-trophy-2025">Champions Trophy 2025</a> chances, new vice-captain <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/shubman-gill">Shubman Gill</a> has returned to form. Playing against Karnataka in the Ranji Trophy tie in Bengaluru, Gill slammed a stunning hundred for Punjab, though his side lost the game. Elsewhere, the star-studded Mumbai Ranji Trophy team suffered a shock five-wicket defeat to Jammu &amp; Kashmir at BKC.</p>
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<p>For Mumbai, CT-bound players failed, but out-of-favour all-rounder Shardul Thakur impressed everyone with a second-inning hundred.</p>
<p><strong>Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/rohit-sharma-jasprit-bumrah-among-four-indians-included-in-icc-mens-t20i-team-of-the-year-8652840" rel="dofollow">Rohit Sharma, Jasprit Bumrah among four Indians included in ICC Men's T20I Team of the Year</a></strong></p>
<p>Upon returning to <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/domestic-cricket">domestic cricket</a> following a horrid tour Down Under, Gill opened for Punjab, scoring a mere four. With the visiting side trailing behind by over 400 runs in the second innings, Gill hit a resilient 102 off 171 balls, hitting 14 fours and three sixes.</p>
<p>The right-handed batter looked out of touch during his second tour Down Under, scoring just 93 runs from five innings. Though he missed the series opener with a thumb injury he sustained in the lead-up to the Perth Test, the selectors dropped him for his poor run with the bat for the Boxing Day Test, which India lost.</p>
<h2>J&amp;K beat Mumbai</h2>
<p>On the other side, Mumbai tumbled to a five-wicket loss at the hands of the touring J&amp;K side. Despite having heavyweights like Rohit Sharma, captain Ajinkya Rahane, Shreyas Iyer, Yashasvi Jaiswal and even Shardul Thakur in their ranks, Mumbai failed to defend the total.</p>
<p>Chasing over 200, J&amp;K completed the chase with five wickets remaining, sealing their knockout berth. Also, it was their first win over the 42-time champions in over a decade, having last won against Mumbai in December 2014 at the Wankhede.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Though Thakur impressed all with his magical hundred in the second innings, saving Mumbai&rsquo;s sinking ship (after they got reduced to 101 for seven at one stage), none of the India internationals had a noteworthy outing. Rohit and Jaiswal scored 28 and 26, respectively, while Iyer (17) and Rahane (16) were far from impressive.&nbsp;</p>
<h3>What&rsquo;s next for Rohit?</h3>
<p>Rohit will feature in Mumbai&rsquo;s last Ranji Trophy league game against Meghalaya at home starting January 30. While other teammates might retain their places in the XI, Virat Kohli&rsquo;s return to the Delhi side for their last game against the Railways remains the highlight.</p>
<p>After this, all CT-bound players will return to playing the first ODI against England starting February 6, with two more ODIs scheduled on 9 and 12.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Meanwhile, the eight-team tournament begins in Pakistan (on February 19). India will play Bangladesh in their tournament opener in Dubai the next day.&nbsp;</p>
<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

Sports, Cricket: For Mumbai, CT-bound players failed, but out-of-favour all-rounder Shardul Thakur impressed everyone with a second-inning hundred.

In a massive boost to Team India’s Champions Trophy 2025 chances, new vice-captain Shubman Gill has returned to form. Playing against Karnataka in the Ranji Trophy tie in Bengaluru, Gill slammed a stunning hundred for Punjab, though his side lost the game. Elsewhere, the star-studded Mumbai Ranji Trophy team suffered a shock five-wicket defeat to Jammu & Kashmir at BKC. J & K WIN! 👏👏 Abid Mushtaq finishes it off in style with a 6⃣ 💥 J & K beat Mumbai by 5 wickets, chasing down 205 👌 What a crucial & fantastic victory for them! 🔥#RanjiTrophy | @IDFCFIRSTBank Scorecard ▶️ https://t.co/oYXDhqotjO pic.twitter.com/SG0Ni1n9ZO — BCCI Domestic (@BCCIdomestic) January 25, 2025 For Mumbai, CT-bound players failed, but out-of-favour all-rounder Shardul Thakur impressed everyone with a second-inning hundred. Also read | Rohit Sharma, Jasprit Bumrah among four Indians included in ICC Men's T20I Team of the Year Upon returning to domestic cricket following a horrid tour Down Under, Gill opened for Punjab, scoring a mere four. With the visiting side trailing behind by over 400 runs in the second innings, Gill hit a resilient 102 off 171 balls, hitting 14 fours and three sixes. The right-handed batter looked out of touch during his second tour Down Under, scoring just 93 runs from five innings. Though he missed the series opener with a thumb injury he sustained in the lead-up to the Perth Test, the selectors dropped him for his poor run with the bat for the Boxing Day Test, which India lost. J&K beat Mumbai On the other side, Mumbai tumbled to a five-wicket loss at the hands of the touring J&K side. Despite having heavyweights like Rohit Sharma, captain Ajinkya Rahane, Shreyas Iyer, Yashasvi Jaiswal and even Shardul Thakur in their ranks, Mumbai failed to defend the total. Chasing over 200, J&K completed the chase with five wickets remaining, sealing their knockout berth. Also, it was their first win over the 42-time champions in over a decade, having last won against Mumbai in December 2014 at the Wankhede. Though Thakur impressed all with his magical hundred in the second innings, saving Mumbai’s sinking ship (after they got reduced to 101 for seven at one stage), none of the India internationals had a noteworthy outing. Rohit and Jaiswal scored 28 and 26, respectively, while Iyer (17) and Rahane (16) were far from impressive. What’s next for Rohit? Rohit will feature in Mumbai’s last Ranji Trophy league game against Meghalaya at home starting January 30. While other teammates might retain their places in the XI, Virat Kohli’s return to the Delhi side for their last game against the Railways remains the highlight. After this, all CT-bound players will return to playing the first ODI against England starting February 6, with two more ODIs scheduled on 9 and 12. Meanwhile, the eight-team tournament begins in Pakistan (on February 19). India will play Bangladesh in their tournament opener in Dubai the next day. (With inputs from agencies)

Ranji Trophy round up: Shubman Gill shines, Mumbai's heavyweights fail

<p>India's premier domestic red-ball tournament <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/ranji-trophy" rel="dofollow noopener" target="_blank">Ranji Trophy</a> saw return of international stars for the matches which started on Thursday (Jan 23). From Shubman Gill, India's new vice-captain in ODIs, to Rishabh Pant - the dashing wicketkeeper-batter made an appearance.</p>
<p>The most anticipated match was <a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/ranji-trophy-mumbai-vs-jammu-and-kashmir-from-rohit-to-t20-world-cup-winning-all-rounder-how-india-international-players-performed-8647340" rel="dofollow noopener" target="_blank">Mumbai vs Jammu and Kashmir</a> which featured India skipper Rohit Sharma along with Yashasvi Jaiswal, Ajinkya Rahane, Shreyas Iyer and Shivam Dube.</p>
<h2><strong>Here are how India's international players from other matches fared in Ranji Trophy</strong></h2>
<h3><strong>Punjab vs Karnataka&nbsp;</strong></h3>
<p><strong>Shuman Gill (Punjab): </strong>The Punjab skipper opened the innings against Karnataka but lasted only eight balls and managed just four runs as his team was bowled out for 55.</p>
<p><strong>Prasidh Krishna (Karnataka): </strong>The India pacer, turning up for Karnataka, took 2/11 in eight overs vs Punjab. Krishna most recently played for India in the final Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) Test in Sydney.</p>
<p><em>Punjab vs Karnataka Score: Punjab - 55 all out 1st innings vs Karnataka - 199/4 1st innings; Karnataka lead by 144 runs after day 1</em></p>
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<h3><strong>Maharashtra vs Baroda</strong></h3>
<p><strong>Ruturaj Gaikwad (Maharashtra):</strong> The Chennai Super Kings (CSK) skipper scored just 10 runs in the Ranji Trophy match against Baroda as his team posted 258/7 at the end of day 1.</p>
<p><em>Maharashtra vs Baroda Score: Maharashtra - 258/7 1st innings on day 1</em></p>
<h3><strong>Rajasthan vs Vidarbha</strong></h3>
<p><strong>Karun Nair (Vidarbha): </strong>The India batter, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/vidarbha-skipper-karun-nair-vijay-hazare-trophy-records-most-runs-by-captain-in-single-season-surpasses-ruturaj-gaikwad-8627898">who recently scored 779 runs at an average of 389.50 in Vijay Hazare Trophy</a>, managed just 39 runs as his side was bowled out for 165. Khaleel Ahmed took for 5/37 Rajasthan.</p>
<p><em>Rajasthan vs Vidarbha Score: Vidarbha - 165 1st innings vs Rajasthan 101/5 1st innings; Rajasthan trail by 64 runs on day 1</em></p>
<h3><strong>Delhi vs Saurashtra</strong></h3>
<p><strong>Rishabh Pant (Delhi): </strong>The dashing wicketkeeper-batter scored only one run off 10 balls against Saurashtra as his side was bundled out for 188 in the first innings.</p>
<p><strong>Ravindra Jadeja (Saurashtra):</strong> India's premier all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja took a five-wicket haul on his return to the Ranji Trophy. Jadeja finished with the figures of 5/66.</p>
<p><em>Delhi vs Saurashtra Score: Delhi - 188 &nbsp;all out in 1st innings vs Saurashtra - 163/5 in 1st innings; Saurashtra lead by 62 innings on day 1</em></p>

Ranji Trophy: From Shubman Gill, India's new vice-captain in ODIs, to Rishabh Pant, the dashing wicketkeeper-batter, many stars made an appearance on Jan 23 in domestic cricket. Sports

India's premier domestic red-ball tournament Ranji Trophy saw return of international stars for the matches which started on Thursday (Jan 23). From Shubman Gill, India's new vice-captain in ODIs, to Rishabh Pant - the dashing wicketkeeper-batter made an appearance. The most anticipated match was Mumbai vs Jammu and Kashmir which featured India skipper Rohit Sharma along with Yashasvi Jaiswal, Ajinkya Rahane, Shreyas Iyer and Shivam Dube. Here are how India's international players from other matches fared in Ranji Trophy Punjab vs Karnataka Shuman Gill (Punjab): The Punjab skipper opened the innings against Karnataka but lasted only eight balls and managed just four runs as his team was bowled out for 55. Prasidh Krishna (Karnataka): The India pacer, turning up for Karnataka, took 2/11 in eight overs vs Punjab. Krishna most recently played for India in the final Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) Test in Sydney. Punjab vs Karnataka Score: Punjab - 55 all out 1st innings vs Karnataka - 199/4 1st innings; Karnataka lead by 144 runs after day 1 Also Read: Meet Ankit Bawne - Maharashtra batter with 8000-plus runs suspended by BCCI in Ranji Trophy for showing dissent Maharashtra vs Baroda Ruturaj Gaikwad (Maharashtra): The Chennai Super Kings (CSK) skipper scored just 10 runs in the Ranji Trophy match against Baroda as his team posted 258/7 at the end of day 1. Maharashtra vs Baroda Score: Maharashtra - 258/7 1st innings on day 1 Rajasthan vs Vidarbha Karun Nair (Vidarbha): The India batter, who recently scored 779 runs at an average of 389.50 in Vijay Hazare Trophy, managed just 39 runs as his side was bowled out for 165. Khaleel Ahmed took for 5/37 Rajasthan. Rajasthan vs Vidarbha Score: Vidarbha - 165 1st innings vs Rajasthan 101/5 1st innings; Rajasthan trail by 64 runs on day 1 Delhi vs Saurashtra Rishabh Pant (Delhi): The dashing wicketkeeper-batter scored only one run off 10 balls against Saurashtra as his side was bundled out for 188 in the first innings. Ravindra Jadeja (Saurashtra): India's premier all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja took a five-wicket haul on his return to the Ranji Trophy. Jadeja finished with the figures of 5/66. Delhi vs Saurashtra Score: Delhi - 188 all out in 1st innings vs Saurashtra - 163/5 in 1st innings; Saurashtra lead by 62 innings on day 1

Ranji Trophy: From Shubman Gill to Rishabh Pant - How India players performed

India's Test stars Rohit Sharma, Yashasvi Jaiswal, and Shubman Gill failed in their Ranji Trophy return, getting out cheaply. Watch this report for more details!

Flop show by India Test stars on Ranji Trophy return

<p>Kris Srikkanth, former Indian captain and chief selector, slammed Shubman Gill after his flop run in the 2024/25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy edition between India and Australia, in Australia. Srikkanth called Gill an 'overrated cricketer' and suggested two names who can replace him. Srikkanth feels Ruturaj Gaikwad, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) captain, and Tamil Nadu-born Sai Sudharshan can replace Gill going ahead.&nbsp;</p>
<p>"I've always maintained that Shubman Gill is an overrated cricketer, but nobody listened to me. He is a highly overrated cricketer," Srikkanth said on his YouTube channel.</p>
<p>The former Indian captain, and 1983 World Cup winner, further remarked, "When Gill is getting such a long rope, some people might wonder why even players like Suryakumar Yadav couldn't have been given a longer run in Tests.&nbsp;Suryakumar didn't have the best start in Tests, but he has the technique and ability. Yet, the selectors and management have boxed him into being a white-ball specialist. So now, fresh talent needs to be looked at."</p>
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<h2><strong>'Selectors are stuck in a loop with Gill'</strong></h2>
<p>Srikkanth added, "Ruturaj Gaikwad, for instance, has been performing brilliantly in first-class cricket, but he hasn't been picked. Similarly, Sai Sudharsan has been outstanding on 'A' tours. These are the players who should be promoted. Instead, the selectors are stuck in a loop with Gill."</p>
<p class="edpara">"Gill is surviving because he gets ten chances and scores on the tenth after nine failures. That keeps him in contention for another ten chances. Anyone can score runs on Indian wickets, but the real challenge is performing in overseas conditions, particularly in SENA countries. That's where players like KL Rahul have proven themselves."</p>
<p class="edpara">Gill has 1,893 runs in 32 Tests at an average of <span>35.05, with five centuries. While he averages 42.03 at home, his numbers dip in away Tests. The right-hander has an average of 29.50 in 13 Tests, with a best of 91 in SENA Tests (having not played a game in New Zealand). The 25-year-old failed miserably in the just-concluded Australia tour, ending with scores of 31, 28, 1, 20 and 13.</span></p>

Cricket, Sports | Shubman Gill is highly overrated, India should pick Ruturaj Gaikwad or Sai Sudharsan, claims 1983 World Cup winner Kris Srikkanth 

Kris Srikkanth, former Indian captain and chief selector, slammed Shubman Gill after his flop run in the 2024/25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy edition between India and Australia, in Australia. Srikkanth called Gill an 'overrated cricketer' and suggested two names who can replace him. Srikkanth feels Ruturaj Gaikwad, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) captain, and Tamil Nadu-born Sai Sudharshan can replace Gill going ahead. "I've always maintained that Shubman Gill is an overrated cricketer, but nobody listened to me. He is a highly overrated cricketer," Srikkanth said on his YouTube channel. The former Indian captain, and 1983 World Cup winner, further remarked, "When Gill is getting such a long rope, some people might wonder why even players like Suryakumar Yadav couldn't have been given a longer run in Tests. Suryakumar didn't have the best start in Tests, but he has the technique and ability. Yet, the selectors and management have boxed him into being a white-ball specialist. So now, fresh talent needs to be looked at." Also read: South Africa beat Pakistan in second Test to complete series whitewash 'Selectors are stuck in a loop with Gill' Srikkanth added, "Ruturaj Gaikwad, for instance, has been performing brilliantly in first-class cricket, but he hasn't been picked. Similarly, Sai Sudharsan has been outstanding on 'A' tours. These are the players who should be promoted. Instead, the selectors are stuck in a loop with Gill." "Gill is surviving because he gets ten chances and scores on the tenth after nine failures. That keeps him in contention for another ten chances. Anyone can score runs on Indian wickets, but the real challenge is performing in overseas conditions, particularly in SENA countries. That's where players like KL Rahul have proven themselves." Gill has 1,893 runs in 32 Tests at an average of 35.05, with five centuries. While he averages 42.03 at home, his numbers dip in away Tests. The right-hander has an average of 29.50 in 13 Tests, with a best of 91 in SENA Tests (having not played a game in New Zealand). The 25-year-old failed miserably in the just-concluded Australia tour, ending with scores of 31, 28, 1, 20 and 13.

Gill is highly overrated, India should pick Gaikwad or Sudharsan, claims 1983 World Cup winner

<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-IN" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-IN;">Indian Test team captain Rohit Sharma will sit out of the Sydney Test match against Australia starting on Friday (Jan 3) as the two sides prepare for the series finale. According to several media reports, Rohit has informed chief selector Ajit Agarkar and head coach Gautam Gambhir that he will not play in the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) contest with Shubman Gill replacing him in the batting order. The likely change will also see Jasprit Bumrah captain the side as he did in the Perth Test in November. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<h2 class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-IN" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-IN;"><strong>Rohit Sharma to sit out of SCG Test?</strong><o:p></o:p></span></h2>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-IN" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-IN;">According to a report in The Indian Express, Rohit has informed the team management of his decision to sit out of the key tie as India are trailing 1-2 in the five-match series. So far in five innings in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, the Indian skipper has scored just 31 runs and has been going through a rough patch. He returned to the Indian side for the Adelaide Test and batted in the middle order, having opted to play out of his preferred opening spot.</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-IN" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-IN;">However, he returned to the opening slot for the Boxing Day Test but failed to impress as he scored 3 and 9. His manner of dismissal was also a huge talking point, having thrown away his wicket on the last day of the MCG Test. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<h2 class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-IN" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-IN;"><strong>Gill to return</strong><o:p></o:p></span></h2>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-IN" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-IN;">If the report is true, Gill will be back in the India team&rsquo;s Playing XI having sat out of the Boxing Day Test. The Indian batter is likely to play at No. 3, meaning KL Rahul and Yashasvi Jaiswal will play in the opening spot. There are also talks of Dhruv Jurel coming into the team in case the team management decides to drop Rishabh Pant. However, Virat Kohli will remain unbothered and will feature in the final contest as India look to retain the BGT and keep their remote World Test Championship (WTC) final qualification hopes alive.</span></p>

Sports, Cricket: According to several media reports, Rohit Sharma has informed chief selector Agarkar and head coach Gambhir that he will not play in the SCG contest.

Indian Test team captain Rohit Sharma will sit out of the Sydney Test match against Australia starting on Friday (Jan 3) as the two sides prepare for the series finale. According to several media reports, Rohit has informed chief selector Ajit Agarkar and head coach Gautam Gambhir that he will not play in the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) contest with Shubman Gill replacing him in the batting order. The likely change will also see Jasprit Bumrah captain the side as he did in the Perth Test in November. Rohit Sharma to sit out of SCG Test? According to a report in The Indian Express, Rohit has informed the team management of his decision to sit out of the key tie as India are trailing 1-2 in the five-match series. So far in five innings in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, the Indian skipper has scored just 31 runs and has been going through a rough patch. He returned to the Indian side for the Adelaide Test and batted in the middle order, having opted to play out of his preferred opening spot. ALSO READ | SCG Test: Will Rohit Sharma play the series finale? Gautam Gambhir reacts However, he returned to the opening slot for the Boxing Day Test but failed to impress as he scored 3 and 9. His manner of dismissal was also a huge talking point, having thrown away his wicket on the last day of the MCG Test. Gill to return If the report is true, Gill will be back in the India team’s Playing XI having sat out of the Boxing Day Test. The Indian batter is likely to play at No. 3, meaning KL Rahul and Yashasvi Jaiswal will play in the opening spot. There are also talks of Dhruv Jurel coming into the team in case the team management decides to drop Rishabh Pant. However, Virat Kohli will remain unbothered and will feature in the final contest as India look to retain the BGT and keep their remote World Test Championship (WTC) final qualification hopes alive.

BGT 2024-25: Rohit Sharma opts out of Sydney Test amid poor form; Shubman Gill set to return - Report

<p><span class="region">Australia</span>
<p>Former Australia skipper Ricky Ponting says that India batter Shubman Gill 'needs to back his defensive technique' in order to get some runs in Australia. Ponting's comments come on the back of Gill's lackluster performance in the two Tests he has played in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) series.</p></p>
<p>"I love watching him play. When you're watching him bat and bat well, he looks as good as anyone in world cricket,” Ponting said in the ICC Review. “But the numbers don't really stack up, do they, away from home?”</p>
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<p>"I watched him a little bit in Adelaide and it almost looked like he changed things up too much,” Ponting contined.</p>
<p>“Scott Boland was bowling and he changed his guard, he moved across to the off stump, presented his front pad to Boland, and Boland got him out with a full straight one.</p>
<p>"If anything, I think he needs to back himself a little bit more, needs to back his defensive technique a little bit more here in Australia and still find a way to be able to score and score quickly," added the former Aussie skipper.</p>
<p>Gill has scored only 60 runs so far in three innings he has batted in, with a highest score of 31.</p>
<p>India's performance with the bat has been sub par on the tour with only KL Rahul being consistent among the top seven batters. Rahul, who was slotted into the opener's slot due to skipper Rohit Sharma's absence from the first Test, has scored 235 runs in six innings with two fifties to his name.</p>
<p>Yashasvi Jaiswal is India's second highest run-scorer with 193 runs, but most of his runs - 161 to be exact - came in one innings. </p>
<p>The five-Test series currently stands equal at 1-1 after three matches with two more games to go.</p>


Gill has scored only 60 runs so far in three innings he has batted in with a highest score of 31. India's performance with the bat has been sub par on the tour with only KL Rahul being consistent among the top seven batters.



Australia Former Australia skipper Ricky Ponting says that India batter Shubman Gill 'needs to back his defensive technique' in order to get some runs in Australia. Ponting's comments come on the back of Gill's lackluster performance in the two Tests he has played in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) series. "I love watching him play. When you're watching him bat and bat well, he looks as good as anyone in world cricket,” Ponting said in the ICC Review. “But the numbers don't really stack up, do they, away from home?” Also Read: 'Kuldeep doesn't have visa and Axar...': Rohit on why India chose Tanush Kotian as Ashwin's replacement "I watched him a little bit in Adelaide and it almost looked like he changed things up too much,” Ponting contined. “Scott Boland was bowling and he changed his guard, he moved across to the off stump, presented his front pad to Boland, and Boland got him out with a full straight one. "If anything, I think he needs to back himself a little bit more, needs to back his defensive technique a little bit more here in Australia and still find a way to be able to score and score quickly," added the former Aussie skipper. Gill has scored only 60 runs so far in three innings he has batted in, with a highest score of 31. India's performance with the bat has been sub par on the tour with only KL Rahul being consistent among the top seven batters. Rahul, who was slotted into the opener's slot due to skipper Rohit Sharma's absence from the first Test, has scored 235 runs in six innings with two fifties to his name. Yashasvi Jaiswal is India's second highest run-scorer with 193 runs, but most of his runs - 161 to be exact - came in one innings. The five-Test series currently stands equal at 1-1 after three matches with two more games to go.

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<p>Former Australia skipper Ricky Ponting says that India batter Shubman Gill 'needs to back his defensive technique' in order to get some runs in Australia. Ponting's comments come on the back of Gill's lackluster performance in the two Tests he has played in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) series.</p>

<p>"I love watching him play. When you're watching him bat and bat well, he looks as good as anyone in world cricket,” Ponting said in the ICC Review. “But the numbers don't really stack up, do they, away from home?”</p>

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<p>"I watched him a little bit in Adelaide and it almost looked like he changed things up too much,” Ponting contined.</p>

<p>“Scott Boland was bowling and he changed his guard, he moved across to the off stump, presented his front pad to Boland, and Boland got him out with a full straight one.</p>

<p>"If anything, I think he needs to back himself a little bit more, needs to back his defensive technique a little bit more here in Australia and still find a way to be able to score and score quickly," added the former Aussie skipper.</p>

<p>Gill has scored only 60 runs so far in three innings he has batted in, with a highest score of 31.</p>

<p>India's performance with the bat has been sub par on the tour with only KL Rahul being consistent among the top seven batters. Rahul, who was slotted into the opener's slot due to skipper Rohit Sharma's absence from the first Test, has scored 235 runs in six innings with two fifties to his name.</p>

<p>Yashasvi Jaiswal is India's second highest run-scorer with 193 runs, but most of his runs - 161 to be exact - came in one innings.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The five-Test series currently stands equal at 1-1 after three matches with two more games to go.</p>


Former Australia skipper Ricky Ponting says that India batter Shubman Gill 'needs to back his defensive technique' in order to get some runs in Australia. Ponting's comments come on the back of Gill's lackluster performance in the two Tests he has played in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) series.

Former Australia skipper Ricky Ponting says that India batter Shubman Gill 'needs to back his defensive technique' in order to get some runs in Australia. Ponting's comments come on the back of Gill's lackluster performance in the two Tests he has played in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) series. "I love watching him play. When you're watching him bat and bat well, he looks as good as anyone in world cricket,” Ponting said in the ICC Review. “But the numbers don't really stack up, do they, away from home?” Also Read: 'Kuldeep doesn't have visa and Axar...': Rohit on why India chose Tanush Kotian as Ashwin's replacement "I watched him a little bit in Adelaide and it almost looked like he changed things up too much,” Ponting contined. “Scott Boland was bowling and he changed his guard, he moved across to the off stump, presented his front pad to Boland, and Boland got him out with a full straight one. "If anything, I think he needs to back himself a little bit more, needs to back his defensive technique a little bit more here in Australia and still find a way to be able to score and score quickly," added the former Aussie skipper. Gill has scored only 60 runs so far in three innings he has batted in, with a highest score of 31. India's performance with the bat has been sub par on the tour with only KL Rahul being consistent among the top seven batters. Rahul, who was slotted into the opener's slot due to skipper Rohit Sharma's absence from the first Test, has scored 235 runs in six innings with two fifties to his name. Yashasvi Jaiswal is India's second highest run-scorer with 193 runs, but most of his runs - 161 to be exact - came in one innings. The five-Test series currently stands equal at 1-1 after three matches with two more games to go.

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<p>India continued to struggle on Day 3 of the Gabba Test, Brisbane versus Australia on Monday (Dec 16). With the day resuming at Australia being 405-7, they bundled out for 445 with Jasprit Bumrah shining with 6 for 76. India's top-order fell flat once again as Mitchell Starc made early inroads. He removed Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shubman Gill for cheap, with the latter playing an uppish drive to be caught by Mitchell Marsh. Marsh, at gully, plucked a blinder to dismiss Gill. </p></p>
<p>It was a full-length delivery angled across the right-hander. Gill went for an ambitious drive, when he could have left the delivery, as an outside edge took the ball towards Marsh. The all-rounder lept to his left to take complete the catch with both hands. <strong>Here is the video - </strong></p>
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<p>Soon after Gill's dismissal, Virat Kohli also played a poor shot, driving wide outside off-stump, to depart for 3. With Jaiswal, Gill and Kohli managing only 4, 1 and 3, respectively, the Indian innings started on a disastrous note. At the time of publishing this report, India are reeling at 48-4 with KL Rahul batting on 30* along with skipper Rohit Sharma. Rishabh Pant, at No. 5, also fell flat and departed for 9.</p>
<p>It has been a start-stop Day 3 in Brisbane due to constant rain interruptions. However, Australia are way ahead in the third Test, of the 2024/25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT), after centuries from Travis Head and Steve Smith on Day 2.</p>
<p>The five-match Test series is currently tied at 1-1.</p>


WATCH: Mitchell Marsh took a BLINDER to dismiss Shubman Gill as India continues to struggle on Day 3 of the Gabba Test in Brisbane. Here is the viral video - 



New Delhi, India India continued to struggle on Day 3 of the Gabba Test, Brisbane versus Australia on Monday (Dec 16). With the day resuming at Australia being 405-7, they bundled out for 445 with Jasprit Bumrah shining with 6 for 76. India's top-order fell flat once again as Mitchell Starc made early inroads. He removed Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shubman Gill for cheap, with the latter playing an uppish drive to be caught by Mitchell Marsh. Marsh, at gully, plucked a blinder to dismiss Gill. It was a full-length delivery angled across the right-hander. Gill went for an ambitious drive, when he could have left the delivery, as an outside edge took the ball towards Marsh. The all-rounder lept to his left to take complete the catch with both hands. Here is the video - Feeling a bit of Déjà vu watching these two catches from the Flying Bison ?#AUSvIND pic.twitter.com/Ihf4jbRo5v — cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) December 16, 2024 × Also read: BGT: 'Chose wrong word', English commentator apologises for 'primate' remark on Jasprit Bumrah during 3rd Test Soon after Gill's dismissal, Virat Kohli also played a poor shot, driving wide outside off-stump, to depart for 3. With Jaiswal, Gill and Kohli managing only 4, 1 and 3, respectively, the Indian innings started on a disastrous note. At the time of publishing this report, India are reeling at 48-4 with KL Rahul batting on 30* along with skipper Rohit Sharma. Rishabh Pant, at No. 5, also fell flat and departed for 9. It has been a start-stop Day 3 in Brisbane due to constant rain interruptions. However, Australia are way ahead in the third Test, of the 2024/25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT), after centuries from Travis Head and Steve Smith on Day 2. The five-match Test series is currently tied at 1-1.

WATCH: Mitchell Marsh takes a BLINDER to dismiss Shubman Gill as India struggle on Day 3 of Gabba Test

<p>India continued to struggle on Day 3 of the Gabba Test, Brisbane versus Australia on Monday (Dec 16).</p>

<p>Australia are way ahead in the third Test, of the 2024/25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT), after centuries from Travis Head and Steve Smith on Day 2.</p>

<p>With the day resuming at Australia being 405-7, they were bundled out for 445 as Jasprit Bumrah shined with 6 for 76.</p>

<p>But on the crease, India's top-order fell flat once again as Mitchell Starc made early inroads. He removed Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shubman Gill for cheap, with the latter playing an uppish drive to be caught by Mitchell Marsh. Marsh, at gully, plucked a blinder to dismiss Gill.&nbsp;</p>

<p>It was a full-length delivery angled across the right-hander. Gill went for an ambitious drive, when he could have left the delivery, as an outside edge took the ball towards Marsh. The all-rounder lept to his left to take complete the catch with both hands. <strong>Here is the video -&nbsp;</strong></p>

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<p>Soon after Gill's dismissal, Virat Kohli also played a poor shot, driving wide outside off-stump, to depart for 3.</p>

<p>With Jaiswal, Gill and Kohli managing only 4, 1 and 3, respectively, the Indian innings started on a disastrous note.</p>

<p>At the time of publishing this report, India are reeling at 48-4 with KL Rahul batting on 30* along with skipper Rohit Sharma. Rishabh Pant, at No. 5, also fell flat and departed for 9.</p>

<p>It has been a start-stop Day 3 in Brisbane due to constant rain interruptions.<br />
The five-match Test series is currently tied at 1-1.</p>


India continued to struggle on Day 3 of the Gabba Test, Brisbane versus Australia on Monday (Dec 16). Australia are way ahead in the third Test, of the 2024/25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT), after centuries from Travis Head and Steve Smith on Day 2.

India continued to struggle on Day 3 of the Gabba Test, Brisbane versus Australia on Monday (Dec 16). Australia are way ahead in the third Test, of the 2024/25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT), after centuries from Travis Head and Steve Smith on Day 2. With the day resuming at Australia being 405-7, they were bundled out for 445 as Jasprit Bumrah shined with 6 for 76. But on the crease, India's top-order fell flat once again as Mitchell Starc made early inroads. He removed Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shubman Gill for cheap, with the latter playing an uppish drive to be caught by Mitchell Marsh. Marsh, at gully, plucked a blinder to dismiss Gill. It was a full-length delivery angled across the right-hander. Gill went for an ambitious drive, when he could have left the delivery, as an outside edge took the ball towards Marsh. The all-rounder lept to his left to take complete the catch with both hands. Here is the video - Feeling a bit of Déjà vu watching these two catches from the Flying Bison 🦬#AUSvIND pic.twitter.com/Ihf4jbRo5v — cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) December 16, 2024 × Also read: BGT: 'Chose wrong word', English commentator apologises for 'primate' remark on Jasprit Bumrah during 3rd Test Soon after Gill's dismissal, Virat Kohli also played a poor shot, driving wide outside off-stump, to depart for 3. With Jaiswal, Gill and Kohli managing only 4, 1 and 3, respectively, the Indian innings started on a disastrous note. At the time of publishing this report, India are reeling at 48-4 with KL Rahul batting on 30* along with skipper Rohit Sharma. Rishabh Pant, at No. 5, also fell flat and departed for 9. It has been a start-stop Day 3 in Brisbane due to constant rain interruptions. The five-match Test series is currently tied at 1-1.

<p>India batters Shubman Gill and skipper Rohit Sharma lost their wickets on two extremely unplayable balls on Day 2 (Dec 7) of the second Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) Test in the second innings. Gill was cleaned up by a full ball of Mitchell Stars while Rohit was bowled by a beauty bowled by Pat Cummins under the lights in Adelaide.</p>

<p>Rohit, who was batting down the order, was tentatively poking a ball on the off stump when a Cummins delivery left his bat ever so little and hit the top of his off stump.</p>

<p>Gill was batting nicely on 28 off 29 balls when Starc sent a searing full ball which took 'banana swing' before crashing onto Gill's middle stumps. <strong>Have a look at the video below:</strong></p>

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<p>Australia had India on ropes by the end of the day's play as the visitors were five down for 128 runs and are still trailing by 29 runs. India made a horrible start in their second innings, losing KL Rahul in the third over at a team score of 12.</p>

<p>Yashasvi Jaiswal was the next to go after adding 30 runs for the second wicket with Gill. Scott Boland sent Jaiswal back before doing the same with Virat Kohli about 24 runs later.</p>

<p>Pant, meanwhile, came out all guns blazing and added quickfire 20 runs with Gill for the fourth wicket before Australia took two quick wickets to seize the advantage on Saturday.</p>

<p>Earlier, Australia started the day with the overnight score of 81 and reached hundred without losing any further wickets. Steve Smith was the first wicket of the day when he was caught behind off Bumrah's bowling. Marnus Labuschagne then reached his 50 off 114 balls before being dismissed by Nitish Kumar Reddy.</p>

<p>Australia went into the dinner at 191/4 with Travis Head already past his 50. Australia gained momentum in the second session, thanks to Head's 140 before being bowled out for 337 shortly after tea and took a 157-run lead in the first innings.</p>


India batters Shubman Gill and skipper Rohit Sharma lost their wickets on two extremely unplayable balls on Day 2 (Dec 7) of the second Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) Test in the second innings.

India batters Shubman Gill and skipper Rohit Sharma lost their wickets on two extremely unplayable balls on Day 2 (Dec 7) of the second Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) Test in the second innings. Gill was cleaned up by a full ball of Mitchell Stars while Rohit was bowled by a beauty bowled by Pat Cummins under the lights in Adelaide. Rohit, who was batting down the order, was tentatively poking a ball on the off stump when a Cummins delivery left his bat ever so little and hit the top of his off stump. Gill was batting nicely on 28 off 29 balls when Starc sent a searing full ball which took 'banana swing' before crashing onto Gill's middle stumps. Have a look at the video below: View this post on Instagram A post shared by cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) × Also Watch: Mitchell Marsh walks off without edging the ball and umpire gives out on day 2 Australia had India on ropes by the end of the day's play as the visitors were five down for 128 runs and are still trailing by 29 runs. India made a horrible start in their second innings, losing KL Rahul in the third over at a team score of 12. Yashasvi Jaiswal was the next to go after adding 30 runs for the second wicket with Gill. Scott Boland sent Jaiswal back before doing the same with Virat Kohli about 24 runs later. Pant, meanwhile, came out all guns blazing and added quickfire 20 runs with Gill for the fourth wicket before Australia took two quick wickets to seize the advantage on Saturday. Earlier, Australia started the day with the overnight score of 81 and reached hundred without losing any further wickets. Steve Smith was the first wicket of the day when he was caught behind off Bumrah's bowling. Marnus Labuschagne then reached his 50 off 114 balls before being dismissed by Nitish Kumar Reddy. Australia went into the dinner at 191/4 with Travis Head already past his 50. Australia gained momentum in the second session, thanks to Head's 140 before being bowled out for 337 shortly after tea and took a 157-run lead in the first innings.

BGT 2024-25: WATCH | Rohit bowled by Pat Cummins BEAUTY, Gill castled by Starc 'BANANA SWING'

<p>India outplayed the opposition in&nbsp;their pink-ball practice game against Australia's Prime Minister XI on Sunday (Dec. 1) in Canberra. The game, which was reduced to 46 over-a-side due to rain, was arranged before the second Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) Test in Adelaide, which will be a day-night contest. India made 257/5 runs in their allotted overs&nbsp;</p>

<p>After bowling the opposition out for a paltry 241, India made small work of the chase with contributions from all the batters. Shubman Gill, who sat out of the first BGT Test in Perth due to injury, top scored with 50 before being retired.</p>

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<p>Apart from him, opener Yashasvi Jaiswal scored 45, and all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy, who impressed on his debut in Perth, scored a quickfire 42. Spin all-rounders Washington Sundar and Ravindra Jadeja also contributed 42 not out&nbsp;and 27 runs, respectively.</p>

<p>India skipper Rohit Sharma, however, failed with the bat and was out after scoring just 3 off 11 balls. Notably, Rohit had missed the first Test due to family reasons, and KL Rahul, who replaced him at the top in Perth, scored 26 runs in the practice game.</p>

<p>Earlier, Harshit Rana headlined with the ball in the Prime Minister's Playing XI. The pacer took four wickets in space of six balls across two overs to jolt the cruising innings of opponents.</p>

<p>With the opposition in auto-pilot mode at 131/1 in the 23rd over of the 46 over-a-side contest, Rana's wickets derailed the opposition.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Prime Minister's XI went from 131/2 to 138/7 in space of 18 balls, with Prasidh Krishna taking the seventh wicket.&nbsp;</p>

<p>There was a 67-run partnership for the eighth wicket between Sam Konstas and Hanno Jacobs before Akash Deep got rid of Konstas shortly after the batting side crossed 200. The batter, however, played a wonderful innings of 107 runs.</p>

<p>Australia Prime Minister's XI was eventually bowled out for 240 runs in 43.2 overs. Apart from Rana, Akash Deep took 2/58 while Mohammed Siraj, Krishna, Ravindra Jadeja, and Washington Sundar picked one wicket each.</p>


India outplayed the opposition in their pink-ball practice game against Australia's Prime Minister XI on Sunday (Dec. 1) in Canberra. The game, which was reduced to 46 over-a-side due to rain, was arranged before the second Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) Test in Adelaide, which will be a day-night contest.

India outplayed the opposition in their pink-ball practice game against Australia's Prime Minister XI on Sunday (Dec. 1) in Canberra. The game, which was reduced to 46 over-a-side due to rain, was arranged before the second Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) Test in Adelaide, which will be a day-night contest. India made 257/5 runs in their allotted overs After bowling the opposition out for a paltry 241, India made small work of the chase with contributions from all the batters. Shubman Gill, who sat out of the first BGT Test in Perth due to injury, top scored with 50 before being retired. lso Watch: Harshit Rana takes four wickets in six balls vs PM's XI in pink-ball practice game Apart from him, opener Yashasvi Jaiswal scored 45, and all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy, who impressed on his debut in Perth, scored a quickfire 42. Spin all-rounders Washington Sundar and Ravindra Jadeja also contributed 42 not out and 27 runs, respectively. India skipper Rohit Sharma, however, failed with the bat and was out after scoring just 3 off 11 balls. Notably, Rohit had missed the first Test due to family reasons, and KL Rahul, who replaced him at the top in Perth, scored 26 runs in the practice game. Earlier, Harshit Rana headlined with the ball in the Prime Minister's Playing XI. The pacer took four wickets in space of six balls across two overs to jolt the cruising innings of opponents. With the opposition in auto-pilot mode at 131/1 in the 23rd over of the 46 over-a-side contest, Rana's wickets derailed the opposition. Prime Minister's XI went from 131/2 to 138/7 in space of 18 balls, with Prasidh Krishna taking the seventh wicket. There was a 67-run partnership for the eighth wicket between Sam Konstas and Hanno Jacobs before Akash Deep got rid of Konstas shortly after the batting side crossed 200. The batter, however, played a wonderful innings of 107 runs. Australia Prime Minister's XI was eventually bowled out for 240 runs in 43.2 overs. Apart from Rana, Akash Deep took 2/58 while Mohammed Siraj, Krishna, Ravindra Jadeja, and Washington Sundar picked one wicket each.

BGT 2024-25: India vs PM XI | Shubman Gill, Harshit Rana star in pink-ball practice game

<p>India batter Shubman Gill returned to the nets for the first time since breaking his thumb in the lead-up to the Perth Test against Australia in BGT. Gill admitted feeling disappointed about missing the series opener but revealed he is happy about his recovery ahead of the second Test in Adelaide, starting December 6. At the start of India’s training session in Canberra on Friday (Nov 29), Gill faced throwdowns in the nets before opening arms in the extended session.</p>

<p>"He is batting right now, and our physio will evaluate him, and I will know his status after that," Team India’s assistant coach Abhishek Nayar said on Friday afternoon. "But from what I have seen, he is looking comfortable batting, and he looks like he can bat [in a match]. He is batting in the indoor nets, and we will know if he can play the practice match or not."</p>

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<p>Gill also reflected on his first outing since getting injured during India’s simulation at WACA, saying he just wanted to get the feel of it and see how his injury is reacting.</p>

<p>Speaking on BCCI.TV, Gill said, “It was my first day, and I was just trying to get a feel to be honest, see how the injury is reacting if there was any kind of soreness. But it actually went much better than what I and Kamlesh bhai expected. I am very happy with that”.</p>

<h2>Disappointed to miss out on Perth Test</h2>

<p>Gill made his Test debut Down Under the last time at the MCG. He played a handy knock in the final Test in Brisbane to help India breach Gabba fortress and win the second Test series in Australia. While he played at three venues, including at the SCG in Sydney, Gill is yet to play at the Optus Stadium in Perth.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“When I got to know about my injury, for the first couple of days, I was quite low and disappointed. Perth was the only venue where I didn’t play when we came the last time, and I was looking forward to playing there at such an iconic venue. The way we played that game, at the end of the day, I was very happy,” Gill added.</p>

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<p>Meanwhile, in Gill’s absence, India played Devdutt Padikkal at number three, who will make way for returning Rohit Sharma for the second Test in Adelaide. While Rohit and Yashasvi Jaiswal will open in the Pink-Ball Test, KL might bat at number three. Should Gill attain full fitness and remain available for selection, he will play ahead of Dhruv Jurel in the XI, with Gill back at number three, while Rahul will bat lower the order at five or six.&nbsp;</p>

<p>India will play a two-day game (under the lights) against Prime Minister’s XI in Canberra.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


India batter Shubman Gill returned to the nets for the first time since breaking his thumb in the lead-up to the Perth Test against Australia in BGT. Gill admitted feeling disappointed about missing the series opener but revealed he is happy about his recovery ahead of the second Test in Adelaide, starting December 6.

India batter Shubman Gill returned to the nets for the first time since breaking his thumb in the lead-up to the Perth Test against Australia in BGT. Gill admitted feeling disappointed about missing the series opener but revealed he is happy about his recovery ahead of the second Test in Adelaide, starting December 6. At the start of India’s training session in Canberra on Friday (Nov 29), Gill faced throwdowns in the nets before opening arms in the extended session. "He is batting right now, and our physio will evaluate him, and I will know his status after that," Team India’s assistant coach Abhishek Nayar said on Friday afternoon. "But from what I have seen, he is looking comfortable batting, and he looks like he can bat [in a match]. He is batting in the indoor nets, and we will know if he can play the practice match or not." ALSO READ: ‘He must’ve earned 30-40 crore; maybe he couldn’t handle glamour and money’: Amre on Prithvi Shaw's IPL snub Gill also reflected on his first outing since getting injured during India’s simulation at WACA, saying he just wanted to get the feel of it and see how his injury is reacting. Speaking on BCCI.TV, Gill said, “It was my first day, and I was just trying to get a feel to be honest, see how the injury is reacting if there was any kind of soreness. But it actually went much better than what I and Kamlesh bhai expected. I am very happy with that”. Disappointed to miss out on Perth Test Gill made his Test debut Down Under the last time at the MCG. He played a handy knock in the final Test in Brisbane to help India breach Gabba fortress and win the second Test series in Australia. While he played at three venues, including at the SCG in Sydney, Gill is yet to play at the Optus Stadium in Perth. “When I got to know about my injury, for the first couple of days, I was quite low and disappointed. Perth was the only venue where I didn’t play when we came the last time, and I was looking forward to playing there at such an iconic venue. The way we played that game, at the end of the day, I was very happy,” Gill added. Shubman Gill hits the nets for the first time since his thumb injury that forced him to miss the Perth Test. Here’s how the star batter is shaping up! #TeamIndia | #AUSvIND | @ShubmanGill pic.twitter.com/sZtbvQhgLn — BCCI (@BCCI) November 29, 2024 × Meanwhile, in Gill’s absence, India played Devdutt Padikkal at number three, who will make way for returning Rohit Sharma for the second Test in Adelaide. While Rohit and Yashasvi Jaiswal will open in the Pink-Ball Test, KL might bat at number three. Should Gill attain full fitness and remain available for selection, he will play ahead of Dhruv Jurel in the XI, with Gill back at number three, while Rahul will bat lower the order at five or six. India will play a two-day game (under the lights) against Prime Minister’s XI in Canberra. (With inputs from agencies)

BGT: Shubman Gill provides update on thumb injury; gears up for return to XI for Pink-ball Test

<p>Injured Indian batting star Shubman Gill has resumed training with the side as he took to the nets on Friday (Nov 29). The news comes as a positive for the Indian side as they prepare for the two-day contest against the Prime Minister XI starting on Saturday. Gill missed the opening Test in Perth due to a fractured left thumb suffered in the game against the WACA Simulation side.</p>

<h2><strong>Gill back training for India</strong></h2>

<p>On the eve of the traditional contest against Prime Minister XI in Canberra, Gill had the willow in his hand and was spotted facing the fast bowlers in the net. The former U19 captain looked sharp and prepared to face, which comes as good news for the Indian side before the pink-ball contest in Adelaide. The 25-year-old is one of the important members of the Indian squad having also featured in the side’s last tour Down Under.</p>

<p>India currently lead 1-0 in the five-match Border-Gavaskar Trophy and have one eye on the World Test Championship (WTC) final in June. With Gill in the frame for a return, the Indian team could get a double boost with Rohit Sharma also set for a return having been on paternity leave during the Perth Test. Devdutt Padikkal and Dhruv Jurel could make way for the duo’s return.</p>

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<p>The second Test match will be the only pink-ball contest of the series with India having a mixed record. India have won three of the four pink-ball matches but all wins have come on home turf while their only day-night Test on foreign soil ended in a defeat. The sole loss was in the corresponding fixture in the last tour when Australia beat India by eight wickets at the same venue.</p>

<p>With WTC final qualification on the agenda, the fixture will be important for both India and Australia.</p>


Injured Indian batting star Shubman Gill has resumed training with the side as he took to the nets on Friday (Nov 29). The news comes as a positive for the Indian side as they prepare for the two-day contest against the Prime Minister XI starting on Saturday.

Injured Indian batting star Shubman Gill has resumed training with the side as he took to the nets on Friday (Nov 29). The news comes as a positive for the Indian side as they prepare for the two-day contest against the Prime Minister XI starting on Saturday. Gill missed the opening Test in Perth due to a fractured left thumb suffered in the game against the WACA Simulation side. Gill back training for India On the eve of the traditional contest against Prime Minister XI in Canberra, Gill had the willow in his hand and was spotted facing the fast bowlers in the net. The former U19 captain looked sharp and prepared to face, which comes as good news for the Indian side before the pink-ball contest in Adelaide. The 25-year-old is one of the important members of the Indian squad having also featured in the side’s last tour Down Under. India currently lead 1-0 in the five-match Border-Gavaskar Trophy and have one eye on the World Test Championship (WTC) final in June. With Gill in the frame for a return, the Indian team could get a double boost with Rohit Sharma also set for a return having been on paternity leave during the Perth Test. Devdutt Padikkal and Dhruv Jurel could make way for the duo’s return. ALSO READ | BGT 2024/25: Rahul should bat at No. 3 if Rohit Sharma wants to open in Adelaide Test, feels Pujara The second Test match will be the only pink-ball contest of the series with India having a mixed record. India have won three of the four pink-ball matches but all wins have come on home turf while their only day-night Test on foreign soil ended in a defeat. The sole loss was in the corresponding fixture in the last tour when Australia beat India by eight wickets at the same venue. With WTC final qualification on the agenda, the fixture will be important for both India and Australia.

BGT 2024/25: Shubman Gill returns to net practice ahead of Prime Ministers XI clash

<p>Indian top-order batter Shubman Gill will likely miss the second Test match against Australia starting next Friday (Dec 6) as the visitors look to extend their lead in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Gill, who missed the Perth Test due to a left thumb fracture is likely to require another two weeks to recover, likely ending his quest to return to the Playing XI for the Adelaide contest. The Indian team led by Jasprit Bumrah took a 1-0 lead in the five-match series having beaten Pat Cummins and Co by 295 runs on Monday.</p>

<h2><strong>Gill likely to miss Adelaide Test</strong></h2>

<p>With the pink-ball Test in running, Gill will face a race against time to be fit for the all-important contest. However, media reports state that he is unlikely to be in the Playing XI due to the extent of the injury. He suffered a thumb injury in the warm-up match against the WACA Simulation side before the Perth Test. In case Gill fails to recover, the Indian team will likely show faith in either Dhruv Jurel or Devdutt Padikkal for the second Test.</p>

<p>While Gill’s absence could be a huge factor, the Indian team will be boosted by the return of skipper Rohit Sharma. He landed in Australia after missing the opening contest due to paternity leave and will be available for the day-night Test match. His availability will likely force either Jurel or Padikkal to drop out with KL Rahul will squeeze into the middle order.</p>

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<h2><strong>India to push for a 2-0 lead</strong></h2>

<p>With the second Test set to start on December 6, the Indian team will look to hold on to the momentum heading into the contest. Rohit’s men will have a two-day match against Prime Minister’s XI on Nov 30 and Dec 1 in Canberra before taking guard in Adelaide. With momentum, the visitors will have the golden opportunity to extend their lead and keep pace for the World Test Championship (WTC) final.</p>


Indian top-order batter Shubman Gill will likely miss the second Test match against Australia starting next Friday (Dec 6) as the visitors look to extend their lead in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy.

Indian top-order batter Shubman Gill will likely miss the second Test match against Australia starting next Friday (Dec 6) as the visitors look to extend their lead in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Gill, who missed the Perth Test due to a left thumb fracture is likely to require another two weeks to recover, likely ending his quest to return to the Playing XI for the Adelaide contest. The Indian team led by Jasprit Bumrah took a 1-0 lead in the five-match series having beaten Pat Cummins and Co by 295 runs on Monday. Gill likely to miss Adelaide Test With the pink-ball Test in running, Gill will face a race against time to be fit for the all-important contest. However, media reports state that he is unlikely to be in the Playing XI due to the extent of the injury. He suffered a thumb injury in the warm-up match against the WACA Simulation side before the Perth Test. In case Gill fails to recover, the Indian team will likely show faith in either Dhruv Jurel or Devdutt Padikkal for the second Test. While Gill’s absence could be a huge factor, the Indian team will be boosted by the return of skipper Rohit Sharma. He landed in Australia after missing the opening contest due to paternity leave and will be available for the day-night Test match. His availability will likely force either Jurel or Padikkal to drop out with KL Rahul will squeeze into the middle order. ALSO READ | Sri Lanka A side abandons Pakistan tour mid-way due to violent protests in Islamabad India to push for a 2-0 lead With the second Test set to start on December 6, the Indian team will look to hold on to the momentum heading into the contest. Rohit’s men will have a two-day match against Prime Minister’s XI on Nov 30 and Dec 1 in Canberra before taking guard in Adelaide. With momentum, the visitors will have the golden opportunity to extend their lead and keep pace for the World Test Championship (WTC) final.

BGT 2024/25: Shubman Gill likely to miss pink-ball Test in Adelaide due to thumb injury - Report

<p>India’s bowling coach Morne Morkel has provided a key update on Shubman Gill’s availability for the Perth Test as he faces&nbsp;race against time to be fit for the opening contest of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Gill, having injured his left thumb during a warm-up match against the WACA simulation side on Saturday (Nov 16), is still in frame for the opener. According to Morkel, a call will be taken on Gill’s availability on the morning of Day 1 as Indian fans will have their fingers crossed.</p>

<h2><strong>Morkel provides key update</strong></h2>

<p>"Shubman is improving every day. Obviously picked up a nasty blow in that warm-up game. With him, it's going to be a day-to-day sort of process. Fingers crossed for that improvement, I think we will wait to make a call on the morning of the Test match," Morkel told the press in Perth on Wednesday.</p>

<p>India will face a huge crisis in the batting order in case Gill is not available, as the World Test Championship (WTC) runners-up are already without skipper Rohit Sharma, who is on paternity leave. According to the former South Africa pacer, Gill is recovering well and is still in the frame for a place in the Playing XI for the Perth Test which starts on Friday (Nov. 22).</p>

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<p>India are likely to hand a debut to Nitish Kumar Reddy for the Perth Test if Gill fails to recover. KL Rahul is expected to open with Yashasvi Jaiswal, while Virat Kohli will bat at number three.</p>

<h2><strong>Border-Gavaskar Trophy (India-Australia series) Schedule</strong></h2>

<p><strong>1st Test:</strong> 22nd November to 26th November, Perth</p>

<p><strong>2nd Test:</strong> 6th December to 10th December, Adelaide</p>

<p><strong>3rd Test:</strong> 14th December to 18th December, Brisbane</p>

<p><strong>4th Test: </strong>26th December to 30th December, Melbourne</p>

<p><strong>5th Test:</strong> 3rd January to 7th January, Sydney</p>


India’s bowling coach Morne Morkel has provided a key update on Shubman Gill’s availability for the Perth Test as he faces race against time to be fit for the opening contest of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.

India’s bowling coach Morne Morkel has provided a key update on Shubman Gill’s availability for the Perth Test as he faces race against time to be fit for the opening contest of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Gill, having injured his left thumb during a warm-up match against the WACA simulation side on Saturday (Nov 16), is still in frame for the opener. According to Morkel, a call will be taken on Gill’s availability on the morning of Day 1 as Indian fans will have their fingers crossed. Morkel provides key update "Shubman is improving every day. Obviously picked up a nasty blow in that warm-up game. With him, it's going to be a day-to-day sort of process. Fingers crossed for that improvement, I think we will wait to make a call on the morning of the Test match," Morkel told the press in Perth on Wednesday. India will face a huge crisis in the batting order in case Gill is not available, as the World Test Championship (WTC) runners-up are already without skipper Rohit Sharma, who is on paternity leave. According to the former South Africa pacer, Gill is recovering well and is still in the frame for a place in the Playing XI for the Perth Test which starts on Friday (Nov. 22). ALSO READ | Rafael Nadal bids farewell to illustrious career after Spain's Davis Cup exit against Netherlands India are likely to hand a debut to Nitish Kumar Reddy for the Perth Test if Gill fails to recover. KL Rahul is expected to open with Yashasvi Jaiswal, while Virat Kohli will bat at number three. Border-Gavaskar Trophy (India-Australia series) Schedule 1st Test: 22nd November to 26th November, Perth 2nd Test: 6th December to 10th December, Adelaide 3rd Test: 14th December to 18th December, Brisbane 4th Test: 26th December to 30th December, Melbourne 5th Test: 3rd January to 7th January, Sydney

BGT: Morne Morkel provides key update on Gill's fitness as batter faces race against time for Perth Test

<p>Team India will be without their star batters, regular captain Rohit Sharma and new number three Shubman Gill, for the Perth Test against Australia starting November 22. While Rohit confirmed his unavailability for the first BGT Test due to personal reasons, Gill will be out with a broken thumb. The visitors, however, have identified their replacements for the series opener, with reports of Harshit Rana making his Test debut at the Optus Stadium also doing rounds.</p>

<p>India was jolted with a double blow on Sunday (Nov 17), when Rohit and Gill were declared unavailable for selection for the first Test. Though the management will play KL Rahul at the top alongside Yashasvi Jaiswal, sources close to the information informed Times of India (TOI) of Devdutt Padikkal playing at number.</p>

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<p>Padikkal was part of the India-A squad that played two shadow matches against Australia-A, losing both, with reserve players and potential Test hopefuls pressing their cases for Team India's return. Though most players failed to impress the selectors, including India-A captain Ruturaj Gaikwad, Padikkal and Sai Sudharsan were two names tipped to link with the main squad for the five-match Test series.</p>

<p>Following Gill’s setback (who suffered a thumb injury while fielding during India’s WACA simulation game), the selectors and team management asked Padikkal to stay as cover, with the reports admitting that he might play at the Optus Stadium in Perth.</p>

<p>"He (Padikkal) is likely to bat at the No. 3 spot now," a source close to the information said in a chat with TOI.</p>

<h2>Rana set for Test debut</h2>

<p>In Rohit’s absence, ace seamer Jasprit Bumrah will lead India in the first Test in Perth. Considering the conditions on offer, with steep bounce and carry being prime parameters, Harshit Rana, who impressed everyone, including head coach Gautam Gambhir, with his performance in the simulation game, might get his maiden Test cap.&nbsp;</p>

<p>India’s pace attack for the first game could consist of Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Akash Deep Singh and Harshit Rana, with one of the three spin-bowling all-rounders (Ravindra Jadeja, Ravichandran Ashwin and Washington Sundar) retaining the number seven spot. Though fellow all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy might get a game sometime in this marquee Test series, four-seamers could highlight India’s bowling attack for the opener.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, Rana made headlines with his star performances for Kolkata Knight Riders in IPL 2024, picking 19 wickets and helping his team lift the trophy for the third time.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Team India will be without their star batters, regular captain Rohit Sharma and new number three Shubman Gill, for the Perth Test against Australia starting November 22.

Team India will be without their star batters, regular captain Rohit Sharma and new number three Shubman Gill, for the Perth Test against Australia starting November 22. While Rohit confirmed his unavailability for the first BGT Test due to personal reasons, Gill will be out with a broken thumb. The visitors, however, have identified their replacements for the series opener, with reports of Harshit Rana making his Test debut at the Optus Stadium also doing rounds. India was jolted with a double blow on Sunday (Nov 17), when Rohit and Gill were declared unavailable for selection for the first Test. Though the management will play KL Rahul at the top alongside Yashasvi Jaiswal, sources close to the information informed Times of India (TOI) of Devdutt Padikkal playing at number. ALSO READ: BGT 2024-25: India skipper Rohit Sharma to miss first Test, Nitish Kumar Reddy in line for debut Padikkal was part of the India-A squad that played two shadow matches against Australia-A, losing both, with reserve players and potential Test hopefuls pressing their cases for Team India's return. Though most players failed to impress the selectors, including India-A captain Ruturaj Gaikwad, Padikkal and Sai Sudharsan were two names tipped to link with the main squad for the five-match Test series. Following Gill’s setback (who suffered a thumb injury while fielding during India’s WACA simulation game), the selectors and team management asked Padikkal to stay as cover, with the reports admitting that he might play at the Optus Stadium in Perth. "He (Padikkal) is likely to bat at the No. 3 spot now," a source close to the information said in a chat with TOI. Rana set for Test debut In Rohit’s absence, ace seamer Jasprit Bumrah will lead India in the first Test in Perth. Considering the conditions on offer, with steep bounce and carry being prime parameters, Harshit Rana, who impressed everyone, including head coach Gautam Gambhir, with his performance in the simulation game, might get his maiden Test cap. India’s pace attack for the first game could consist of Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Akash Deep Singh and Harshit Rana, with one of the three spin-bowling all-rounders (Ravindra Jadeja, Ravichandran Ashwin and Washington Sundar) retaining the number seven spot. Though fellow all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy might get a game sometime in this marquee Test series, four-seamers could highlight India’s bowling attack for the opener. Meanwhile, Rana made headlines with his star performances for Kolkata Knight Riders in IPL 2024, picking 19 wickets and helping his team lift the trophy for the third time. (With inputs from agencies)

India identify Shubman Gill’s replacement for Perth Test, Harshit Rana set for BGT debut - Report

<p>KL Rahul returned to the nets on Sunday (Nov 17), boosting Team India’s morale ahead of the first Test against Australia in Perth starting November 22. Rahul suffered a blow to his right elbow in the WACA simulation game, missing all action since, including Saturday’s training session, which raised doubts about his participation in the first Test. He, however, put all speculations to rest with his return to the training session.</p>

<p>As reported by the Times of India, Rahul batted on the centre wicket for over an hour, facing Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj in the mandatory training session for the BGT-bound squad. He then had a net session with new and old balls.</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/bgt-devdutt-padikkal-sai-sudharsan-asked-to-stay-back-as-shubman-gill-likely-out-of-perth-test-reports-776785">BGT: Devdutt Padikkal, Sai Sudharsan asked to stay back as Shubman Gill likely out of Perth Test - Reports</a></strong></p>

<p>Rahul’s return to action boosted the visiting camp’s morale, which could be without their star batter, Shubman Gill, for the Perth Test due to a broken thumb.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In the absence of regular skipper Rohit Sharma, who is in India with his family after the birth of his second child and is likely to miss the first of the five Tests, India was rocked by Gill’s injury, adding salt to the injury.&nbsp;</p>

<p>With these two unlikely to remain available for the Perth Test, Team India would have KL Rahul open alongside Yashasvi Jaiswal. If Rahul had also been out of contention, the travelling side had domestic giant and uncapped opener Abhimanyu Easwaran waiting in the ranks.&nbsp;</p>

<h2>Who will play the number three?</h2>

<p>However, with Rahul returning to the nets, he will play the first Test, with Team India seeking options out of the 18-man squad to pick someone to play at number three.</p>

<p>Though none of the squad members play at that position in red-ball cricket at all levels, India could surprise the Aussies with a new name for the BGT opener.</p>

<p>In another case, India could hand Easwaran his debut Test cap, asking him to open with Jaiswal and Rahul coming in at three – one of the positions he is comfortable batting at, as echoed by head coach Gautam Gambhir earlier.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, several reports from Australia claimed that the BCCI selectors have asked one of India-A batters, Sai Sudharsan and Devdutt Padikkal, to stay back Down Under as cover should India run out of options in the top order.&nbsp;</p>

<p>India will begin the marquee series at the Optus Stadium in Perth, with the remaining matches scheduled at the Adelaide Oval in Adelaide (day and night Test), Gabba in Brisbane, MCG in Melbourne and SCG in Sydney, respectively.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Besides, for India to qualify for the WTC Final 2025, they must beat the Oz 4-0 or better to cruise ahead directly; otherwise, they would rely on others' results to qualify.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


KL Rahul returned to the nets on Sunday (Nov 17), boosting Team India’s morale ahead of the first Test against Australia in Perth starting November 22. Rahul suffered a blow to his right elbow in the WACA simulation game, missing all action since, including Saturday’s training session, which raised doubts about his participation in the first Test.

KL Rahul returned to the nets on Sunday (Nov 17), boosting Team India’s morale ahead of the first Test against Australia in Perth starting November 22. Rahul suffered a blow to his right elbow in the WACA simulation game, missing all action since, including Saturday’s training session, which raised doubts about his participation in the first Test. He, however, put all speculations to rest with his return to the training session. As reported by the Times of India, Rahul batted on the centre wicket for over an hour, facing Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj in the mandatory training session for the BGT-bound squad. He then had a net session with new and old balls. ALSO READ: BGT: Devdutt Padikkal, Sai Sudharsan asked to stay back as Shubman Gill likely out of Perth Test - Reports Rahul’s return to action boosted the visiting camp’s morale, which could be without their star batter, Shubman Gill, for the Perth Test due to a broken thumb. In the absence of regular skipper Rohit Sharma, who is in India with his family after the birth of his second child and is likely to miss the first of the five Tests, India was rocked by Gill’s injury, adding salt to the injury. With these two unlikely to remain available for the Perth Test, Team India would have KL Rahul open alongside Yashasvi Jaiswal. If Rahul had also been out of contention, the travelling side had domestic giant and uncapped opener Abhimanyu Easwaran waiting in the ranks. Who will play the number three? However, with Rahul returning to the nets, he will play the first Test, with Team India seeking options out of the 18-man squad to pick someone to play at number three. Though none of the squad members play at that position in red-ball cricket at all levels, India could surprise the Aussies with a new name for the BGT opener. In another case, India could hand Easwaran his debut Test cap, asking him to open with Jaiswal and Rahul coming in at three – one of the positions he is comfortable batting at, as echoed by head coach Gautam Gambhir earlier. Meanwhile, several reports from Australia claimed that the BCCI selectors have asked one of India-A batters, Sai Sudharsan and Devdutt Padikkal, to stay back Down Under as cover should India run out of options in the top order. India will begin the marquee series at the Optus Stadium in Perth, with the remaining matches scheduled at the Adelaide Oval in Adelaide (day and night Test), Gabba in Brisbane, MCG in Melbourne and SCG in Sydney, respectively. Besides, for India to qualify for the WTC Final 2025, they must beat the Oz 4-0 or better to cruise ahead directly; otherwise, they would rely on others' results to qualify. (With inputs from agencies)

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