"Iss Se Achha KL Rahul": Ex-Pakistan Star Delivers Brutal Verdict On Shubman Gill

05.03.2023 - 07:45 sports.ndtv.com

Former Pakistan cricket team spinner Danish Kaneria was extremely critical of Shubman Gill after the youngster failed to score big in the third Test encounter between India and Australia in Indore.

Gill was included in the team in place of KL Rahul who was not enjoying a good run of form in the past few matches and was also the subject of a lot of criticism from experts and fans alike.

Kaneria said that Gill had a golden opportunity to secure his position in the side in absence of Rahul, but the way of his dismissal left a lot to be desired from the batter and even suggested Suryakumar Yadav as his alternative. “Shubman Gill had a disappointing outing in both innings of the Test.

Now, he is facing danger of losing his place in the XI. The way he was dismissed in the second innings, Rahul Dravid also looked quite furious with him.

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