India have lost the first Test against England on Sunday. Rohit Sharma’s side were unsuccessful to chase a target of 231 runs. They fell 28 runs short. After the loss, a few batters’ forms have been called into question, especially Shubman Gill who is having a dry run. The 24-year-old batter scored just 23 runs in the 1st Test and was out on duck in the second innings. However, the batter is playing at the new position of No.3 as he has yet to showcase his talent in the new position.
Ahead of the 2nd Test former opener Wasim Jaffer has made a surprising suggestion for Team India’s top order in the upcoming Test series against England. He believes Shubman Gill should open the innings alongside Yashasvi Jaiswal, with skipper Rohit Sharma batting at number three.
Many cricket experts are calling for his dismissal from the Test team. Gill also struggled during the two-match Test series in South Africa. He looked fantastic opening the bat, but his move to number three in the lineup has backfired for the team and the batter himself.
Gill and Jaiswal should open and Rohit should bat at no.3: Wasim Jaffer
Jaffer suggested an interesting tweak to India’s top order, “Gill and Jaiswal should open and Rohit should bat at no.3 in 2nd test in my opinion. Waiting to bat for his turn isn’t helping Shubman, it’s better he opens the inn. Rohit plays spin really well, so batting at no.3 should not worry him too much. #INDvENG.”
Previously Kevin Pietersen stated, “I don’t think you can get rid of somebody as quickly as one test match. He will definitely play in Vizag and let’s have a look and see how he prepares for the next Test. Let’s not cast Shubman Gill aside and say he can’t play. He can play. When you talk about feelings, he give me the feeling of sheer joy and delight when he walks out to bat. I want to watch him bat.”
Here’s how the fans reacted:
Why should we backup Shubman Gill anymore? Do we have no other players in first class cricket? What is the use of Ranji, and other domestic tournaments?
— Satya Prakash (@Satya_Prakash08) January 29, 2024
Rohit can play anything well till he reaches 30s and 40s uske baad he is in hurry to go back to pavillion. And then the next day the article comes "selfless approach, intent"
So he should open and play long innings. Period. And Gill himself moved to no. 3 if it's not working then…— Archer (@poserarcher) January 29, 2024
how about dropping Gill? when was last time any prince was given this treatment "oo he can't wait for his batting"
India has seen players rahul dravid and KL rahul who have literally done anything they were told to, barring may be bending over! drop Gill get patidar or sarfaraz!— Dr. Idrees Mubarik (@doc_hormone) January 29, 2024
You did not give such suggestion about KL Rahul when he was not in form last year and you also wanted to drop him.
— Kunal Yadav (@Kunal_KLR) January 29, 2024
This is why nobody cares Wasim jaffer.. only Micheal Vaughn cares about him.
— Prashanth (@PrashanthKLR1) January 29, 2024
Let Sarfraz get a chance instead of Gill.
— Rushabh Patwa (@dodo_rp301985) January 29, 2024
Better try someone else in place of gill . Why are we wasting time . Time to take some hard decisions
— Karthik (@vsk_says) January 29, 2024
Yes good Idea but they have their own plans
— The spark…???? (@SharjeelSaysss) January 29, 2024
