Since his breakout debut series in Australia in 2020/21, Gill’s form outside Asia has been disappointing.
Former Indian cricketer Subramaniam Badrinath criticized Gill's performance in the field as well.
CID officials emphasized the importance of the players’ cooperation in the ongoing probe. Further developments are anticipated as the investigation unfolds.
Shubman Gill was dismissed on the final delivery before Lunch on Day 1 as he charged down the track against Nathan Lyon but went for a defensive push instead.
Shubman Gill's composed 91 at the Gabba during the 2021 tour had helped India clinch a historic series win, but since then he has scored just one Test ton away from home -- in Bangladesh in 2022.
Skipper Rohit Sharma didn't come for the optional training session and when asked about his absence, Shubman Gill replied: "This was an optional session and he has already practised a lot."
India vs Australia 2nd Test: Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill likely to return to the playing eleven after missing the first Test against Australia in Perth.
India are unlikely to tinker with the all-rounder’s spot either, with Washington Sundar retaining his place. He is viewed as the sounder batting option, with spin unlikely to play a huge role under lights.
Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill are expected to replace Devdutt Padikkal and Dhruv Jurel in the playing eleven for the Adelaide Test.
IND vs AUS 2nd Test: While Rohit is expected to open alongside Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rahul could come in at three pushing Gill to number 5.
Shubman Gill took a nasty blow on his left thumb during the intra-squad training match a few days ago, making him doubtful for the series-opener.
Considering what's at stake and India's squad, which features quite a few rookies, there have been talks about Cheteshwar Pujara, who was one of the architects in India's dominance in Down Under in the previous two tours.
Ganguly also felt that Mohammed Shami should have travelled to Adelaide and played the second Test starting December 6, which is a day/night game.
Shubman Gill is reported to have fractured his left thumb while fielding on Day 2 of the intra-squad match.
At stumps on day 2, New Zealand were 171 for 9 in their second innings, an overall lead of 143. Any chase in excess of 150 is likely to be extremely tricky on this surface.
Post-lunch on Day 2, India suffered another batting collapse. In between, there was a 96-run fifth wicket partnership at better than five an over between Shubman Gill and Rishabh Pant that, along with Washington Sundar's 38 not out off 36 balls.
Gujarat Titans captain Shubman Gill has decided to take a pay cut and will be the second player retained by the IPL franchise ahead of the October 31 deadline.
Virat Kohli broke into a loud cheer and Rohit Sharma joined him, as Sarfaraz Khan reached his maiden Test hundred. This Indian team might occasionally suffer batting implosions like 46 all out against New Zealand in the first innings in Bangalore.
Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shubman Gill, the torchbearers of transition, will have to be India’s driving force in their quest to lord over an unsettled New Zealand in a three-Test series, beginning here with the first match here on Wednesday.
The great bonhomie that they share off the field is reflected when they are battling it out on the 22 yards, India's star keeper Rishabh Pant revealed the secret of his successful partnership with Shubman Gill during team's second innings in the opening Test against Bangladesh.
Rank | Team | Points | Rating |
---|---|---|---|
1 | Australia | 3732 | 124 |
2 | South Africa | 2873 | 115 |
3 | England | 4469 | 112 |
4 | India | 3515 | 107 |
5 | New Zealand | 2409 | 96 |
6 | Sri Lanka | 2364 | 88 |
7 | Pakistan | 1705 | 78 |
8 | West Indies | 1865 | 72 |
9 | Bangladesh | 1648 | 61 |
10 | Ireland | 152 | 30 |
11 | Afghanistan | 104 | 21 |
12 | Zimbabwe | 137 | 8 |