Indian head coach Rahul Dravid expressed confidence in young batter Shubman Gill, backing him to perform well in the upcoming five-match Test series against England. Dravid noted that Gill has been working hard and is on the right track.
Shubman Gill has faced challenges in establishing himself in Test cricket compared to his success in ODIs and T20s. Despite a promising start as an opener with match-winning innings in Australia and decent performances at home against Bangladesh and Australia, Gill faced setbacks, especially after expressing his desire to bat at No.3 post the ICC World Test Championship Final in 2023. Unfortunately, he experienced failures in the West Indies, and the South Africa tour was seen as an opportunity for a resurgence.
Rahul Dravid Backs Shubman Gill Amid Poor Test Form
Rahul Dravid, the head coach of the Indian cricket team, has expressed his confidence in young batter Shubman Gill ahead of the upcoming five-match Test series against England. Dravid commended Gill’s talent and highlighted his early success in international cricket.
Despite facing challenges and a series of low scores in South Africa, Gill has received support from the team management, securing his place in the squad. Dravid emphasized the importance of patience, acknowledging that players often require time to find their form and rhythm in the demanding environment of international cricket.
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Rahul Dravid attributes Shubman Gill’s recent struggles in Test cricket to the challenging nature of the pitches. The head coach emphasized that the Indian team has encountered tough wickets in recent years, contributing to the difficulties faced by batters like Gill. Speaking to reporters, he explained:
“Gill is a fine player. Starting out as a journey as a cricketer sometimes we forget that it takes little bit of time at times. Some guys have success instantly, actually he is one of those guys who has done really well in some of his early days, especially in Australia.”
He added: “To be fair to him a lot of young guys coming through are playing on some challenging wickets, whether it’s been in India or England or West Indies. It has been a pretty challenging wickets for the last two or three years.”
Furthermore, Rahul Dravid expresses confidence in Shubman Gill’s abilities, stating that the young batter is on the right path. Emphasizing Gill’s hard work and pointing to his centuries against Bangladesh and Australia, Dravid believes the talented player is moving in the right direction.
“He is doing all the right things. He is working really hard. He is putting in the time, putting in the effort. In the last season, he has got a couple of nice hundreds for us one in Bangladesh and one in Ahmedabad against Australia. I think he is on the right track.”
Shubman Gill, after moving to the No.3 position, has struggled with just 103 runs in six innings. The upcoming five-match Test series against England presents a significant opportunity for him to establish himself in the longest format. With the spotlight on him, this series could prove to be a make-or-break moment for the talented batter.
