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IND vs WI: Fans criticize Shubman Gill after Yashasvi Jaiswal was run out on the second day of the second test

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second day of the second test between India And west indies A dramatic start was seen at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi. young opener Yashasvi JaiswalWho had batted brilliantly on the first day, returned to the pavilion early on Saturday morning after a heart-breaking clash with the captain. Shubman Gill,

Yashasvi Jaiswal missed out on scoring a double century by being run out on 175 runs.

Jaiswal, who resumed on 173 overnight, looked set for a great double century – a feat that would have added another great milestone to his fast-growing career. However, trouble struck in the second over of the day. On the second ball of the 92nd over, bowled by Jayden Seales, Jaiswal turned the ball towards mid-off and called for a quick single. However, Gill showed no interest in taking the runs, leaving Jaiswal stranded on half the pitch. Tevin Imlach Collected the throw and blew the bails on time, ending Jaiswal’s innings at 175.

The young southpaw looked clearly distraught, his slow walk towards the pavilion reflecting his frustration. Before disappearing into the dressing room, he could be seen expressing his disappointment, reminding Gill that it was his call.

Moments after Jaiswal’s dismissal, fans took to social media to express their disappointment at Gill. Many blamed the Indian captain for the error and suggested that better communication between the two could have prevented the dismissal. Many fans tagged Gill and expressed their disappointment over the captain’s ‘reckless’ moment.

Some fans also argued that Gill’s hesitant running between the wickets has been a recurring problem, while others sympathized with Jaiswal, who missed a potential double century that seemed within reach.

Here’s how fans reacted:

https://twitter.com/Wxtreme10/status/1976869122685518138

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Despite heartbreak, Jaiswal’s name is full of records

Despite the unfortunate end to his innings, Jaiswal’s innings of 175 was a masterclass in flair and stroke play. His performance once again registered his name in the record books. Jaiswal left it behind, scoring his fifth score of 150 or more in Test cricket before the age of 23 Sachin TendulkarLong standing record of. only legendary Don BradmanWith eight such figures before 24, this rarity lists them above.

Additionally, Jaiswal’s century is his seventh as a Test opener. World Test Championship (WTC)put him in second place Rohit SharmaWho has eight. He even went ahead of Sri Lanka Dimuth Karunaratne and australia’s Usman KhawajaBoth have six WTC centuries to their name as opening batsmen.

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