Former Team India cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar shared his views on Shubman Gill’s aggressive approach during the third Test against England at Lord’s. Manjrekar said that unlike Virat Kohli, Gill is not naturally fierce, whose aggressive attitude always appears before becoming a captain.
Shubman Gill faced criticism after India’s defeat in England at the third Test at Lord’s, where he failed to pursue a target of 193. Gill was accused of faltering under pressure during Lord’s testing. He was also involved in several hot on-next moments, including an oral spat with Zak Croly on Day 3.
We must have seen it a little earlier – Sanjay Manjreeker Shubman Gill’s aggression
Sanjay Manjrekar questioned Shubman Gill’s aggression during the third Test. Speaking on Espncricinfo, Manjrekar compared Gill to Virat Kohli. He said that Gill has become aggressive due to success and increasing confidence recently and after scoring heavily and winning a test as captain.
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“If Shubman Gill had that kind of fiery side, we would have seen it a little earlier. You don’t have to show that you are a captain. Or did they show it because they believe that they have now won a Test match, and they have got a lot of runs? EspNcricinfo.
Shubman Gill’s father will know him best – Sanjay Manjrekar
Sanjay Manjrekar said that Gill’s father can play an important role in shaping his future as a leader. Manjrekar said that only his father would know if Gill follows Virat Kohli’s aggressive style, MS Dhoni’s calm attitude, or somewhere in the middle.
“There are many good people around him. His father [who played a big part as he grew up pursuing a career in cricket]In fact, he would know, his child will know, whether he is Virat Kohli, a potential Virat Kohli or [MS] Dhoni or somewhere in the middle. ,
Manjrekar said, “I am guessing somewhere in the middle. So he has found his way. But whatever is a way that will increase the qualities of his leadership and make him a better batsman,” Manjrekar said.
Shubman Gill shines with bat in the England-India series
Gill has been a standout artist for India with bat in the ongoing series. He has scored 607 runs in six innings at an average of over 101.
Gill scored a double century (269) in the second Test in Edgbaston – the highest score by an Indian in England and the highest by an Indian captain.
The right-handed batsman followed it with another century in the second innings, finishing with 430 runs in the match-the second largest in Test history after 456 of Gram Gooch.
However, India trails 1–2 in the series after a loss of 22 runs at Lord’s, where Gill scored only 22 runs in two innings. The fourth test is scheduled to begin on Wednesday, 23 July at Old Trafford.
India needs a win to survive in the series. In particular, he has never won a test at Old Trafford in nine attempts, with four necklaces and five draws. His last appearance in 2014 ended in an innings defeat.
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