R Ashwin calls THIS Indian batsman 'Unreal' in Tests and it is not Virat Kohli

Indian opener Shubman Gill is one of brightest talents in country who has been often cited as next big thing in world cricket. youngster me his debut in recently concluded Border-Gavaskar Trophy and showed exactly why he is rated so highly. Gill ended up as India's fourth-highest run-scorer in series with 259 runs across six innings at a brilliant aver of 51.80. Moreover, it was manner in which Gill countered a relentless Australian pace attack that left everyone in awe of cricketer.

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R Ashwin reveals how he was left in awe of Shubman Gill's confidence

Recently, spinner R Ashwin and India's batting coach Vikram Rathour were engd in an interesting conversation on former's YouTube channel where both spoke in length about Border-Gavaskar Trophy. During chat, Ashwin shared an anecdote about Gill from his debut Test in Melbourne which stuck with him. Indians were on field trying to bowl out Australia's lower order.

Ashwin recalled that's when Gill ran up to him and asked him to wrap up Australian innings quickly. Gill furr told Ashwin that if it’s 40-50 runs to chase, he will do it in five overs. Indian off-spinner was left in awe of Gill as he said it was unreal that a debutant is asking him to bundle Australia's lower order and is assuring him that he will finish in five overs and that too in a Test match.

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Gill stayed true to his word and guided India to a series-levelling win in Melbourne by scoring an unbeaten 35 in India's chase of 70. Punjab-based cricketer capitalized on his good form as he gave India good starts on most occasions. tably, Gill scored a sublime 91 off 146 balls to put India in a decent position in ir quest to chase a target of 328 on Day 5 of  India vs Australia 4th Test 2021 at Gabba. After losing partner Rohit Sharma early on Day 5 with just 18 runs on board, Gill showed immense character and fighting spirit by successfully countering Australian bowling with his resolute batting.

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21-year old ensured that India's scoreboard was kept ticking by scoring occasional boundaries and rotating strike and in time he reached his fifty. half-century would provide young batter with some relief after he failed to get going in first innings. Gill scored a stroke-filled 91 before he was caught at slips off Nathan Lyon's bowling, thus missing out on what could have been a terrific century. Gill's innings was laced with eight fours and two sixes. 

With his terrific performances in his debut series, Gill has consolidated his position in Indian Test side as a regular opener. young batsman will want to continue his rich vein of form in upcoming four-match India vs England 2021 Test series.  India vs England Test series is set to commence on February in Chennai.

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