Indian batter Shubman Gill addressed the media just before the start of the Brisbane Test on Saturday. Team India lost the previous game in Adelaide by ten wickets, which led the series to be level at 1-1. The 25-year-old spoke to the media and spoke about India’s preparation for the upcoming game.
Indian Express quoted Shubman Gill as saying, “We’ve won the last few series. So, there’s no fear. Perhaps if we hadn’t won. We just assess the ball being bowled, not who’s bowling. We just focus on not getting too aggressive or too defensive." The right-handed batter was part of the team that won the previous game at this venue in 2021.
The young batter was also asked to give his comment about Pat Cummins warning the visitors with short-ball tactics. The Australian skipper had said during the press conference that his team will try to unsettle the Indian batters with short ball tactics. To which Gill replied, “Apart from one wicket, he’s only had success with the short ball against tailenders. So I don’t know what short-ball plan he’s talking about.”
Shubman Gill gets nostalgic ahead of third Test match
During India’s last visit to Australia in 2020/21, young Shubman Gill made his Test debut in MCG. The young batter replaced Prithvi Shaw and went on to play a key role in the Brisbane Test match with his crucial knock of 91.
When asked to recount the knock, Gill, as quoted by Indian Express, said, “It was nostalgic walking into the stadium after 2021. The wicket looks good; we’ll know more tomorrow." There are reports that the wicket will be aiding the pacer, with extra bounce on offer for the faster bowlers.
The media asked the youngster to speak about the difference between the pink and red balls. Gill said, “The pink ball was harder to pick, especially at night. We’re more accustomed to the red ball." India lost the Pink Ball Test by 10 wickets inside three days that saw the series level at one game each.
Shubman Gill also said that touring Australia was the most difficult aspect “The intensity of Test matches here is what makes touring Australia difficult. The mental aspect is challenging. Maintaining mental intensity is crucial. The pitches can be fast and bouncy.”
The 25-year-old also added, “As long as I was batting, I felt good. In the first inning, I let what was happening at the other end affect me. I missed a full ball. In the second, I couldn’t pick the pink ball from my hand and couldn’t read it. That’s why I got out.”
“I felt pretty confident. I still feel I have the freedom to play (just like the last tour). I faltered in the first inning of the last game. I was out of strike for 3-4 overs and then missed a full ball. These are the mental challenges you face in Australia,” further added Gill.
While speaking about the opposition, the Indian star said, “Australia knows our strengths and weaknesses, and vice versa. We’ve been playing each other frequently, so we’re aware of each other’s plans.”
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Indian batter Shubman Gill addressed the media just before the start of the Brisbane Test on Saturday. Team India lost the previous game in Adelaide by ten wickets, which led the series to be level at 1-1. The 25-year-old spoke to the media and spoke about India’s preparation for the upcoming game.
Indian Express quoted Shubman Gill as saying, “We’ve won the last few series. So, there’s no fear. Perhaps if we hadn’t won. We just assess the ball being bowled, not who’s bowling. We just focus on not getting too aggressive or too defensive." The right-handed batter was part of the team that won the previous game at this venue in 2021.
The young batter was also asked to give his comment about Pat Cummins warning the visitors with short-ball tactics. The Australian skipper had said during the press conference that his team will try to unsettle the Indian batters with short ball tactics. To which Gill replied, “Apart from one wicket, he’s only had success with the short ball against tailenders. So I don’t know what short-ball plan he’s talking about.”
Shubman Gill gets nostalgic ahead of third Test match
During India’s last visit to Australia in 2020/21, young Shubman Gill made his Test debut in MCG. The young batter replaced Prithvi Shaw and went on to play a key role in the Brisbane Test match with his crucial knock of 91.
When asked to recount the knock, Gill, as quoted by Indian Express, said, “It was nostalgic walking into the stadium after 2021. The wicket looks good; we’ll know more tomorrow." There are reports that the wicket will be aiding the pacer, with extra bounce on offer for the faster bowlers.
The media asked the youngster to speak about the difference between the pink and red balls. Gill said, “The pink ball was harder to pick, especially at night. We’re more accustomed to the red ball." India lost the Pink Ball Test by 10 wickets inside three days that saw the series level at one game each.
Shubman Gill also said that touring Australia was the most difficult aspect “The intensity of Test matches here is what makes touring Australia difficult. The mental aspect is challenging. Maintaining mental intensity is crucial. The pitches can be fast and bouncy.”
The 25-year-old also added, “As long as I was batting, I felt good. In the first inning, I let what was happening at the other end affect me. I missed a full ball. In the second, I couldn’t pick the pink ball from my hand and couldn’t read it. That’s why I got out.”
“I felt pretty confident. I still feel I have the freedom to play (just like the last tour). I faltered in the first inning of the last game. I was out of strike for 3-4 overs and then missed a full ball. These are the mental challenges you face in Australia,” further added Gill.
While speaking about the opposition, the Indian star said, “Australia knows our strengths and weaknesses, and vice versa. We’ve been playing each other frequently, so we’re aware of each other’s plans.”