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"Tried To Be...": Shubman Gill Reveals Mentality After Walking In To Bat At 19/2 In 1st ODI vs England

As India slumped to 19/2 in the sixth over chasing a modest target of 249 in 50 overs, all Shubman Gill was thinking of was to stay positive and not to take too many risks and not get too defensive. Player of the Match Gill did all these things, top-scored for India with 87 and shared crucial partnerships with Shreyas Iyer (59) and Axar Patel (52) to help India to a four-wicket win over England in the first ODI of the three-match series at the Vidarbha Cricket Association (VCA) Stadium here on Thursday.

1st ODI: Shubman Gill Anchors India To 4-Wicket Win Over England, Harshit Rana Impresses On Debut

Vice-captain Shubman Gill orchestrated India's chase with grace, while debutant Harshit Rana dazzled with the ball as the hosts registered a four-wicket win against England in the series opener in Nagpur on Thursday. Gill (87), Shreyas Iyer (59), and Axar Patel (52) rose to the occasion, guiding India to a commanding chase after Rana (3/53 from 7 overs) and the seasoned left-arm spinner Ravindra Jadeja (3/26 from 9) shared six wickets between them, dismantling England for a below-par 248. Rana's fourth over, which claimed the twin wickets of Ben Duckett and Harry Brook, decisively stifled the England innings, putting India firmly in control as the visitors never managed to rebuild despite fifties by skipper Jos Buttler (52) and Jack Bethell (51).

Why Was Karun Nair Not Picked For Champions Trophy? India Vice-Captain Says 'He's Great But Doesn't...'

Karun Nair turned the heads of one and all during the Vijay Hazare Trophy 2024/25, slamming a stunning 779 runs in eight innings, including five centuries. The 33-year-old's astonishing performances for Vidarbha even raised the question of whether he should be selected as a wildcard in India's Champions Trophy 2025 squad. However, the impressive form ended up coming too late, as he failed to make the cut for the 15-man squad. India vice-captain Shubman Gill gave his two cents on Karun Nair's non-selection.

Shubman Gill Breaks Silence On 'Toxic Competition' With Abhishek Sharma And Yashasvi Jaiswal

Abhishek Sharma smashed a stunning 54-ball 135 in the fifth and final T20I between India and England, finishing as the top run-scorer of the series by a mile. In the process, Abhishek overtook India's ODI vice-captain and Shubman Gill's record of the highest individual T20I score by an Indian. Abhishek's superb form adds another opening contender for India in limited overs cricket, following the good form of Yashasvi Jaiswal in Test cricket. With Jaiswal and Abhishek churning out top performances, Gill is in a scramble for a spot at the top of the order, but the 25-year-old asserted that there is no "toxic competition" between the three.

Abhishek Sharma, Shubman Gill "Afraid Of Me": 'Proud' India Great Puzzled By Duo's Behaviour, Lavishes Praise

Abhishek Sharma lit up the Wankhede Stadium on Sunday as he scored a scintillating 135 off just 54 balls to help India defeat England by a massive 150 runs in the final T20I of a five-match series. The 24-year-old Abhishek, who made his First-Class debut in 2017 for Punjab and even played the 2018 U-19 World Cup, reached the triple figures in just 37 balls - the second fastest by an Indian. India great Harbhajan Singh, who also hails from Punjab, saw Abhishek Sharma rise up through the ranks from a young age.

Asked About Competition With Gill And Jaiswal, Abhishek Sharma Gives Blunt Answer

After firing a record-breaking ton in the fifth T20I at the Wankhede Stadium, Abhishek Sharma downplayed the competition for the opening slot between him, Shubman Gill and Yashasvi Jaiswal. With Gill and Jaiswal being cooped up in the ODI and Test formats, Abhishek has been the preferred candidate for the opening slot. After an underwhelming run in South Africa, the young southpaw made the most of the opportunity by turning the tides against England. After making a promising start to the series with a belligerent 79(34), Abhishek stored his best for the last T20I of the five-match affair. He brought thunder down at the Wankhede with a swashbuckling performance, toppling numerous records on his way to 135(54), second fastest century for India.

"Marked Their Attendance And Left": Ex-India Star Slams Rohit Sharma And Co For Skipping Ranji Trophy Round

While the return of India stalwarts Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, among others, to the domestic circuit has grabbed the eyeballs of cricket experts and fans alike, former India cricketer-turned-pundit Aakash Chopra has drawn out a major talking point. Chopra stated that all the senior players have played only one Ranji game, as stars who played in the first week of games (from January 23) are skipping the second week (from January 30). Only those India stars who missed the first week games are playing in the ongoing week.

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"Tried To Be...": Shubman Gill Reveals Mentality After Walking In To Bat At 19/2 In 1st ODI vs England

1st ODI: Shubman Gill Anchors India To 4-Wicket Win Over England, Harshit Rana Impresses On Debut

Why Was Karun Nair Not Picked For Champions Trophy? India Vice-Captain Says 'He's Great But Doesn't...'

Shubman Gill Breaks Silence On 'Toxic Competition' With Abhishek Sharma And Yashasvi Jaiswal

Abhishek Sharma, Shubman Gill "Afraid Of Me": 'Proud' India Great Puzzled By Duo's Behaviour, Lavishes Praise

Asked About Competition With Gill And Jaiswal, Abhishek Sharma Gives Blunt Answer

"Marked Their Attendance And Left": Ex-India Star Slams Rohit Sharma And Co For Skipping Ranji Trophy Round