Cricket world bows down to Shubman Gill; 'Always thought he is going to be world class'

Indian batsman Shubman Gill on Saturday scored a Test century while batting in second innings of ongoing 4th match against Australia. Gill reached three-digit mark in 62nd over of India's first innings on Day 3 of 4th Test match. 23-year-old swept up an outside leg delivery over short fine leg region to bring up his second Test century. Gill's century came just an over before tea break. 

IND vs AUS: Cricket fraternity hails Shubman Gill

young Indian opener has earned widespread praise from cricket fans across world for his impressive batting performance in fourth Test of Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Gill scored his second Test century in just his 15th Test match, exhibiting remarkable maturity and skill in his approach. His strokeplay was fluent and effortless, as he dispatched Australian bowlers to all parts of ground. 

Gill's first Test century came against Bangladesh in December last year. right-handed batter scored 110 while batting in second innings of first Test match of series. Gill has played 15 Test matches for India and has scored 865 runs thus far at an aver of 34.60. 

On or hand, Cheteshwar Pujara was dismissed for 42 off 121 balls just before tea break. He was trapped LBW by Todd Murphy. Virat Kohli has joined Shubman Gill in middle to drive India's first innings score. India are still trailing by 291 runs at time of publishing this copy. Earlier in day, Rohit Sharma was dismissed for 35 runs by Matw Kuhnemann. Australia posted 480 runs in first innings of match. 

Im: BCCI/Twitter