Ex-BCCI Chief Selector Critiques Shubman Gill’s Performance
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Shubman Gill’s captaincy during the T20I series against Zimbabwe won over former BCCI top selector Saba Karim, although the gifted opener struggled to be a consistent batsman. With 170 runs in five innings, Gill was the series’ top run scorer, but he was unable to establish dominance over the bowlers. He was the only hitter from India to bat in all five matches; in the other four, players like Ruturaj Gaikwad and Yashasvi Jaiswal scored more runs in less innings than he did.
Gill did, however, lead the squad to a 4-1 series victory in his maiden assignment as Indian captain after the team lost the opening Twenty20 International. After the fantastic performance in the USA and the West Indies, the selectors decided to pick the gifted Indian opener as the captain of the first series, even though he had not been selected for the T20 World Cup. In the absence of other senior talents like Hardik Pandya, Suryakumar Yadav, and Jasprit Bumrah, the BCCI made the decision to offer him a significant opportunity to captain the team.
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The former BCCI top selector Karim was impressed with Gill’s ability to handle pressure, although he brought out the batsman’s inconsistent play.
Gill and Jaiswal Shine Amidst High Expectations
After losing the opening game, pressure builds on any captain especially a young one, as Karim stated onSonySports.The former BCCI top selector Karim was impressed with Gill’s ability to handle pressure, although he brought out the batsman’s inconsistent play.
Yashasvi Jaiswal, who joined the squad mid-tour, began to show promise in his form from the first game of the series, and the former wicketkeeper batsman praised him for it.
But in spite of everything, he managed to rouse his team well. Jaiswal accumulating points. He was denied a chance to play in the World Cup. It’s difficult to demonstrate form right away when you return to the field after an extended absence from both batting and playing. But we witnessed that,” Saba Karim said.
