Even after scoring a stunning 269, Shubman Gill faced disappointment from Yuvraj Singh, who felt he should’ve stayed unbeaten and reached a triple century.
New Delhi: Shubman Gill played a brilliant innings of 269 runs in the second Test against England and silenced every question, doubt and criticism. This innings proved to be the foundation for India’s huge score of 587. Despite an easy pitch, Gill batted with full patience and presented a masterclass on how not to let the opportunity go waste.
Captain Gill missed out on reaching close to 300
Just when it seemed that Gill would reach the historic figure of 300, he lost focus. By tea time, India were at 564/7 and Gill was unbeaten on 269. But a comment from Harry Brook – “Will you be able to make 290?” – distracted Gill and he was dismissed in the next over.
Yograj Singh expressed disappointment
Despite widespread praise from the cricketing fraternity for Shubman Gill’s innings, former cricketer Yograj Singh expressed slight disappointment over Gill missing out on a triple century. He termed it a “crime” for a batter to get dismissed when in such sublime form. Yograj also mentioned that his son, Yuvraj Singhfelt equally disheartened by the dismissal.
Gill learned batting from Yuvraj
Shubman Gill, Abhishek Sharma and Arshdeep Singh have improved their game under the supervision of Yuvraj Singh. Yograj is proud of these players and said that there is no age to learn. He said that India’s legendary players have also been doing rigorous introspection on their performance.
“If Brian Lara can score 500, why can’t we?”
Yograj said, “Players should learn from former cricketers like Yuvraj and Gautam gambhir. Sachin Tendulkar used to scold himself, Sunil Gavaskar used to leave the nets as soon as he got out. Great players are those who question themselves even after playing a big innings.” He also said that Gill’s technique has improved a lot, especially his right-hand grip, which will enable him to play bigger innings.
In response, England lost three early wickets, but Harry Brook and Joe Root steadied the ship by stitching together a partnership of fifty runs. At stumps on Day 2, England were 77 for 3.
