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|| India Correspondent ||
Talented and young India opener Shubman Gill has stolen the limelight ever since he made his Test debut against Australia. While Team India registered a win by 2-1 in the recently concluded four-match series, it was his batting against an experienced and mighty Aussie bowling attack that impressed everyone. However, with this, he has cemented his place in the upcoming series as well.
After having scored 259 runs from 6 innings in Australia, Gill is now preparing for England series at home where the first two Tests will be played in Chennai, starting from February 5. Meanwhile, former Indian cricketer VVS Laxman has applauded him, saying that he is going to be the 'most-talked-about cricketer' in future.
"I think he will be the most-talked-about cricketer, not only in Test match cricket but in all three formats. The reason I say that is he didn’t get it easy. I felt the kind of talent and the performances he has shown in various levels whether it’s in the IPL, whether it’s India A or first-class cricket for Punjab, I think he has been very consistent. I think he waited patiently for his opportunity while some of his colleagues got ahead of him," VVS Laxman said to Sports Today.
"What I really enjoyed was he was ready for the big occasion. And opening in Australia against a very good fast-bowling attack in the form of Hazlewood, Starc and Cummins is never easy but to do that in this fashion after India were bowled out for 36 and the aggression and technique he showed. The killer instinct he showed by backing his ability without comprising his ability and flamboyance speaks volumes of the work he has put in," he further added.
He also said that the Indian team management will rely upon Shubman Gill for winning matches across all formats very soon.
"I always believe the results might not go your way, but the way you prepare in international cricket is very important. I saw the preparation in the way he batted, not necessarily because of the way he batted. I feel he is someone who India will rely on in winning a lot of matches in all 3 formats," Laxman concluded.