Shubman Gill: Time running out for Indian batter in Test cricket?

By Sidhant Maheshwari
Published on | Jan 26, 2024

Yet another failure!

Shubman Gill’s woeful run in Test cricket continued as he perished for 23 against England in the first innings.

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Where are the runs?

In his last 10 Test innings, Gill has managed a highest score of just 36, against South Africa in Cape Town Test.

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Falling average

After his last Test hundred against Australia in March 2023, Gill’s averaging only 19.22 in last 10 Test inns.

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Clock’s ticking for Gill

Gill has played 38 Test innings so far in his career but he’s still only averaging 30.

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No. 3 woes

Ever since Gill moved to No. 3, he’s scored only 142 runs in 8 innings.

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Struggle against spin

Gill earlier got away with a miscue when Ben Stokes lost the ball in the air but India’s No. 3 eventually fell to Tom Hartley in Hyderabad.

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Looked out of place

While the likes of Jaiswal and Rahul looked comfortable, Gill was constantly caught on the crease, time and again.

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Many in waiting

The likes of Rajat Patidar, Sarfaraz Khan are waiting in the wings. And when Kohli returns, Gill could well be the one making way.

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