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As India slumped to 19/2 within the sixth over chasing a modest goal of 249 in 50 overs, all Shubman Gill was considering of was to remain optimistic and to not take too many dangers and never get too defensive. Participant of the Match Gill did all these items, top-scored for India with 87 and shared essential partnerships with Shreyas Iyer (59) and Axar Patel (52) to assist India to a four-wicket win over England within the first ODI of the three-match collection on the Vidarbha Cricket Affiliation (VCA) Stadium right here on Thursday.
India went into the match with out the talismanic Virat Kohli, who was unavailable due to a sore proper knee, and at that juncture dropping Yashasvi Jaiswal (15) and Rohit Sharma (2) cheaply was a recipe for catastrophe. However Gill batted sensibly and with Iyer taking part in a counter-attacking innings, helped India to security.
Gill stated his ideas at 19/2 had been to be optimistic and play sensibly because the pacers had been getting some help.
“Attempting to be optimistic. There was somewhat in it for quick bowlers. (The) thought was to not go an excessive amount of on the again foot and play good cricketing photographs. When a participant (Iyer) comes like that, the opposition additionally goes on the again foot. Good resolution on his (Iyer’s) half additionally helped me,” stated Gill within the post-match presentation.
Gill stated batting was a bit troublesome because the wicket acquired a bit sticky within the second innings.
“I assumed it was a bit double-paced. Spinners diversified their tempo properly, after they bowled sluggish, it was turning. Had it in thoughts to look to the sq. of the wicket and never attempt to hit down the bottom,” stated Gill.
Requested about his position after being promoted to vice-captain, Gill stated nothing a lot has modified for him by way of batting.
“In batting not a lot has modified, however on the sector, I wish to know what the considering is and what Rohit bhai thinks and provides my inputs. He tells me if you wish to inform me something within the match, don’t hesitate,” stated Gill.
With the Champions Trophy in Dubai looming on the horizon, Gill would hope to proceed in the identical vein within the subsequent two ODIs in opposition to England and go into the ICC event with some massive runs behind him.
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