Monty Panesar on Shubman Gill: In the fourth test match played between India and Australia (IND vs AUS), India had to face defeat by 184 runs. Australia is now ahead of India by 2-1 in the series. Let us tell you that Shubman Gill was not included in India’s playing eleven in the fourth test match, which surprised the fans. There was criticism regarding the team’s combination when Gill was not included in the eleven. At the same time, now former England cricketer Monty Panesar has given his opinion on Shubhagil not playing in the fourth test and has also given the reason behind it.
Speaking to The Times of India, former England spinner Monty Panesar said, “I think Gill is a batsman who has a lot of expectations but he is not really performing well…his average in Tests is 36. But honestly, considering the talent he has, his average should be 45.”
Let us tell you that Gill has taken part in only two out of the four Test matches played so far in this Border Gavaskar Trophy. He missed the first Test in Perth due to a thumb fracture and was ruled out of the fourth Test in Melbourne. Meanwhile, in three innings he scored 31, 28 and 1 run which is a total of 60 runs. Panesar talked about Gill and said, “Sometimes he looks lazy in his footwork, even after getting a good start he gets out, India is in a good position and he gets out. I think That Gambhir (Gautam Gambhir) is probably disappointed by this.
Panesar further said, “Gill not playing in the fourth Test is a “warning” for him. He is a better player. He has an average of 36 in Tests which should not have happened. He is a player with a much higher average than this. He has got a lot of opportunities and I think he has got the talent and will keep improving with time, but that doesn’t happen when you get opportunities. had to stand on Is.”
The last Test match of the series between India and Australia will be played in Sydney on 3 January. To save the series, India will have to win the match at any cost. At the same time, to maintain the hope of reaching the final of WTC, India will have to give a historic performance in Sydney.