When former England cricketer David Lloyd A comparison draws, the cricket world hears. And this time, they have developed grace and artistry Mohammad azharuddin To describe India’s latest middle-order mestro. Lloyd praised the young man’s elegant strokeplay and easily at the crease, stating how his performance brought back memories of Azhar’s trademark nature and calm.
David Lloyd named the Indian batsman, who reminds him of Mohammad Azharuddin
There is no player in question Shubman GillWhich has played the number four role in the Indian test side donating the Captain’s armband. After scoring a memorable hundred in the headingley, Gill followed it with another unbeaten 114 off 216 balls in the second Test, out of initial trouble and in a state of strength.
Lloyd highlighted how Gill naturally adapted to the position of number four in India’s test lineup, performing his class with consecutive centuries – first in Headingley and then in Edgbaston. Lloyd praised Gill’s ease of batting and elegance, described it as ‘comfortable’ and blind. Comparing him to Azharuddin, Lloyd emphasized Gill’s beautiful stroke and cool performance at the crease – qualities that make Azharuddin a fan favorite.
“Shubman Gill has slipped in four in Headingley with a century and here with another hundred. Batting looks comfortable to him and he is amazing to see. He reminds me of Mohammad Azharuddin, who looked like his dull stroke and a way of rest,” nothing was, “nothing,” Vorte Lloyd in your column for Daily Mail.
Lloyd on challenges for star Indian batter
In particular, Gill said while walking with India on the early day 95/2 of the second Test, but soon controlled the innings, displaying a mixture of patience and stylish aggression. From cover drives to wrist flixes, Gill had every element in the knock that makes a treatment to watch Test cricket.
While his batting earned widespread applause, Lloyd also touched Gill’s face challenges as a new captain. He wrote: “At just 25 years old, Gill’s next challenge is to be comfortable with the captaincy as he looked a bit confused in the leads.”
Gill’s numbers are already keeping him in a rare company. He has now joined the rank of Indian icon Virat Kohli, Vijay Hazare and Sunil Gavaskar – all of whom scored in each of their first two tests as captain for centuries.
