‘He needs to change that shot’ Former cricketer points out problems with Shubman Gill’s technique after first innings struggle

India tightened their grip on the West Indies in the first Test of the series in Dominica, taking a commanding 162-run first innings lead with eight wickets in hand at the end of the second day. The highlight of the day was excellent batting. Performances from Yashasvi Jaiswal and Rohit Sharma, both scoring impressive centuries, while skipper Virat Kohli remained unbeaten on 36 at stumps. With a huge lead, India will be eyeing a resounding win over the Windies.

However, a notable disappointment for Team India was the short-lived innings of their young star Shubman Gill. Batting at the crucial number three position for the first time in Test cricket, Gill could not capitalize on the opportunity. Facing only 11 balls, he became the victim of spinner Jomel Warrican in a defensive push off Alyque Athanez after scoring only 6 runs.

Renowned former India opener Aakash Chopra analyzed Gill’s short stay at the crease and identified a significant weakness in his technique, especially in the context of red-ball cricket. Chopra observed that Gill played with “stiff hands” even when attempting defensive shots, which could create potential problems for the batsman.

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This flaw was evident in Gill’s dismissal in the previous Test against Australia in Indore, where he was caught by Steve Smith at first slip after pushing a length ball from Matthew Kuhnmann.

While Gill’s early departure was a blow, his replacement at the opening position saw Yashasvi Jaiswal shine alongside Rohit Sharma. Their remarkable partnership of 229 runs set a new opening record for India. It was the first time in Test history that India took a first innings lead without losing a wicket.

As the match progressed, India’s dominant position lead them to a crucial win in the opening match of the series. The focus now is on whether the Indian team can maintain their momentum and convert their advantage against the West Indies into a comprehensive win, riding on exceptional performances from Jaiswal, Sharma and the rest of the team.

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India tightened their grip on the West Indies in the first Test of the series in Dominica, taking a commanding 162-run first innings lead with eight wickets in hand at the end of the second day. The highlight of the day was excellent batting. Performances from Yashasvi Jaiswal and Rohit Sharma, both scoring impressive centuries, while skipper Virat Kohli remained unbeaten on 36 at stumps. With a huge lead, India will be eyeing a resounding win over the Windies.

However, a notable disappointment for Team India was the short-lived innings of their young star Shubman Gill. Batting at the crucial number three position for the first time in Test cricket, Gill could not capitalize on the opportunity. Facing only 11 balls, he became the victim of spinner Jomel Warrican in a defensive push off Alyque Athanez after scoring only 6 runs.

Renowned former India opener Aakash Chopra analyzed Gill’s short stay at the crease and identified a significant weakness in his technique, especially in the context of red-ball cricket. Chopra observed that Gill played with “stiff hands” even when attempting defensive shots, which could create potential problems for the batsman.

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This flaw was evident in Gill’s dismissal in the previous Test against Australia in Indore, where he was caught by Steve Smith at first slip after pushing a length ball from Matthew Kuhnmann.

While Gill’s early departure was a blow, his replacement at the opening position saw Yashasvi Jaiswal shine alongside Rohit Sharma. Their remarkable partnership of 229 runs set a new opening record for India. It was the first time in Test history that India took a first innings lead without losing a wicket.

As the match progressed, India’s dominant position lead them to a crucial win in the opening match of the series. The focus now is on whether the Indian team can maintain their momentum and convert their advantage against the West Indies into a comprehensive win, riding on exceptional performances from Jaiswal, Sharma and the rest of the team.

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