When the World Cup began, all eyes were on Shubman Gill, the new prince of India. He was in great form having got 1,248 runs, the highest by any player in this World Cup. Fans were expecting a run feast from the new heir to Virat Kohli. But as fate would have it Shubman fell sick due to a viral dengue fever and had to be ruled out for the first two games.
But fans were happy Gill recovered and was fit for the big clash against Pakistan in Ahmedabad. India had bowled out Pakistan cheaply for 191 and Shubman started well scoring four boundaries and looked in full flow but was caught brilliantly by Shadab Khan for 16. In his next game
against Bangladesh, Gill got in his groove and scored a half century before throwing it away going for a big shot. In his third game against the Kiwis, Shubman again looked good scoring a brisk 26 but got out going for a slash at third man.
On Sunday, in the game against England, Gill was anxious to score and was trying to step out every second ball. He could not get going on a sluggish pitch and played a loose shot to Chris Woakes leaving a gap between bat and pad and was knocked over for just 9. This is not the Gill we know who was in prime form before the World Cup.
Thankfully for India, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli’s good form has bailed out India chasing down all targets in their first four games. But on Sunday, India were batting for the first time after Jos Butler put India in. Gill had the time to get set as Rohit had given India a flying start but
was eager to get quick runs and lost his wicket.
Four innings and just 113 runs which is not the Gill fans and he himself would have wanted in this World Cup. India have been placed well in
the World Cup with six wins out of six games and hence Shubman's form has gone unnoticed. But India would need big runs from Gill come the big games which will be in the knockout which India are expected to make it. But for that Gill needs to give himself time and get in his groove to get big runs. He does not look out of form, it's just the eagerness to get quick runs which is costing him his wicket. All the fans will be hoping Gill gets his mojo back as he had before the World Cup and help India win this World Cup which is the most coveted and elusive trophy.
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