Bedi slams Shubman Gill for his 'unpardonable' act, wants him removed as India A skipper

Spin legend Bishan Singh Bedi on Saturday slammed Shubman Gill for arguing with on-field umpire after being given out during a Ranji Trophy match in Mohali, terming his behaviour as "rowdy" and "unpardonable". 20-year-old Gill, who is current white-ball captain of India A team, got embroiled in a controversy following his refusal to leave crease after being adjudged caught-behind by medium-pacer Subodh Bhati. An argument with umpire followed and batsman was reinstated after a discussion between on-field officials.

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Bedi slams Shubman Gill

"This kind of rowdy behaviour by anyone is unpardonable, least of all by proposed Captain of India A," Bedi wrote on his Twitter handle.

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Gill was named captain of India A for limited-overs leg of New Zealand tour later this month.  Bedi hinted that Gill should be sacked from India A captaincy. " matter how talented, player was ever bigger than game. Example needs setting - let a more balanced person lead India A before Referee is intimidated too," former spinner tweeted.

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Gill was batting on 10 n. He didn't last long as he edged one off Simarjeet Singh to Anuj Rawat for 23 off 41 balls with team's score on 60. Showing dissent to umpire's decision is a breach of 'Code of Conduct' and re is a possibility that match referee P Ranganathan will have a word with player. He could eir be let off with a warning or charged with a Level 1 offence. Any decision on a sanction by match referee will only be anunced after fourth day's play. 

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