Published: Jan 19, 2021, 09:11 AM (IST)
Edited: Jan 19, 2021, 09:11 AM (IST)
Shubman Gill missed out on his maiden Test century against Australia during the final day of the 4th Test at Gabba, Brisbane on Tuesday. He was dismissed for 91 by Nathan Lyon with a floater.
It is a special knock and will give him a lot of confidence for the long career that lies ahead. The runs came against a formidable pace battery of Australia on a track that had pace and bounce. What makes the knock even more special is the fact that it comes on the fifth day of the Test with a depleted Indian team under pressure to retain the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.
Here is how fans are praising the 21-year old:
Shubman Gill looks like a man on a mission 👀#AUSvIND pic.twitter.com/cuUuglZfiu
ICC (@ICC) January 19, 2021
Shubman Gill looks like a man on a mission 👀#AUSvIND pic.twitter.com/cuUuglZfiu
ICC (@ICC) January 19, 2021
A session that has belonged to India. Mighty impressed with Shubman Gill 64* he continues to get better & better. Pujara is 8* off 90. Second session will be very crucial. If India don’t lose too many wickets after the 2nd session they’ll think of going for the target #AUSvIND
Sarang Bhalerao (@bhaleraosarang) January 19, 2021
Shubhman gill misses well deserved century, a good inning comes to end😔😔by the way Waiting to see sticker on his bat.👍😍 #CEAT #MRF #AUSvIND
Gaurav Kumar (@Gauravjaihind1) January 19, 2021
Gill with 259 runs has emerged as the highest scorer of the series for India. It is a big achievement considering he has not played all the Tests. Gill has certainly laid the foundation for the 328 chase which would be historic. Australia has not lost a Test at Gabba for 31 years.
At the time of filing the copy, skipper Ajinkya Rahane has joined a well-set Cheteshwar Pujara. Would be interesting to see the approach from here.
