WATCH: Shubman Gill thunders back to form with elegant fifty against Bangladesh during Chennai Test

Indian cricket star Shubman Gill came back to form during the 1st Test versus Bangladesh in Chennai. The right-handed batter was called out by fans for failing to score in the first innings. Hasan Mahmud had dismissed the 25-year-old caught by Litton Das for an 8-ball-duck in the first innings. 

Coming out on bat on the 3rd day with Rishabh Pant, the right-handed batter was circumspect. During the fifth ball of the 30th over, Shubman Gill gave Mehidy Hasan Miraz charge and hit him for a huge six. This was the 2nd six in three balls and that shot also brought up his fifty. 

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It is a crucial innings by the youngster, who has a huge role to play for the Indian side. The 25-year-old still has one more Test to play against Bangladesh followed by three at home against New Zealand. The biggest challenge will arrive will Gill goes to Australia for his 2nd tour down under. 

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Ravi Shastri advises Virat Kohli after yet another failure with the bat

Former Indian skipper Virat Kohli has endured a poor return to Test cricket. The 35-year-old scored 6 and 17 during the Chennai Test to begin the season poorly. Rohit Sharma too failed to get going to leave the fans worried for the matches ahead. 

Ravi Shastri, who is on commentary duties for the series, said, “He has [gotten out to spinners] especially in the last 2-3 years. But he has scored a lot of runs too. What you want to see him do more is use his feet. Get to the pitch of the ball, probably employ the sweep.”

India’s former coach also said, “You’ve got to move with the times, don’t be afraid to go over the top when the field is up. You could try and do things to unsettle the spinners rather than allowing him to keep bowling at you. It’s what he did a lot when he scored a lot of runs."

“Also some of the tracks that India have played on. It’s not been easy. Plus I know a few dismissals where like Shubman Gill in the first innings, he’s gotten caught down leg wide. Funny dismissals. He’ll be aware of it. That’s for sure. There is no batter who doesn’t remember. Obviously you find a method of finding a solution. Find out what works for you and stick with that," Ravi Shastri was heard saying.