India vs England, 1st Test - "Ye Sikhna Padega...": Anil Kumble Points Out Flaw In Shubman Gill's Batting

26.01.2024 - 07:38 sports.ndtv.com

Former India captain Anil Kumble has pointed out a major flaw in young batter Shubman Gill's technique after he got out for cheap in the ongoing 1st Test against England in Hyderabad.

Resuming from his overnight score of 14, Gill was dismissed on 23 by England debutant Tom Hartley. Gill's attempt to swat Hartley ended in the hands of Ben Duckett at mid-wicket, giving the left-arm spinner his maiden Test wicket.

While speaking during the lunch break on Day 2, Kumble feels Gill needs to learn how to rotate strikes, especially against the spinners.

Kumble gave the examples of Cheteshwar Pujara and Rahul Dravid, who played at no. 3 throughout their careers, urging Gill to play with soft hands against the spin. "Un par dabaav badhta gaya aur vo strike rotate nahi kar paaye (The pressure kept on growing and he couldn't rotate strike.

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