Published 20:47 IST, February 2nd 2021
Dominic Cork lauds Shubman Gill; says 'England will find it tough to get him out'
Apart from Gill, the English cricketer also chose wicket-keeper batsman Rishabh Pant crediting him for his innings in final India vs Australia Test match.
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Ahe of India vs England Test series, former fast bowler Dominic Cork lauded Indian batsman Shubman Gill, opining that England would find it 'tough' to get him out. Calling him a 'superb young player', Cork chose Gill as one of stars he was looking forward to seeing in upcoming series. Apart from Gill, English cricketer also chose wicket-keeper batsman Rishabh Pant crediting him for his innings in final India vs Australia Test match.
"We need to put two younger players into Indian side. Shubman Gill, who Scott Styris has been banging drum about Shubman Gill, but what a performance against Australia. He's obviously a talented cricketer, so I am going to pick him," said Cork on Star Sports show Cricket Connected. "Even though Rishabh Pant, I think he's got a major force to play in this series, especially with that superb innings in last Test match to win series against Australia, but for me, I am just gonna go way Scott Styris wants everybody to go, is Shubman Gill, because he is such a superb young player and England will find it tough to get him out," he ded.
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Discussing England's chances of winning upcoming Test series given its successful feat against Sri Lanka, Dominic Cork placed his bets on India, stating that y were 'too strong'. "I think India will win series. I think England are in a better place w. England just beating Sri Lanka will help and having likes of Stokes, Archer, and Burns back in squ will help but I still think that India are too strong and will win series," said Cork.
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England's touring contingent arrived in Chennai on Wednesday and are currently undergoing quarantine. first two Tests will be played in Chennai from February 5 to 17, before teams move to Ahmedab for or half of tournament.
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(With ncy Inputs)
20:47 IST, February 2nd 2021