Ravindra Jadeja all praises for Shubman Gill, says 'has temperament to play long innings'

After Indian batting prodigy, Shubman Gill scored his maiden Test 50 against Australia at Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) on Friday, all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja lauded young opener wishing him good luck for next feats.  Saurashtra all-rounder also remarked that Gill's play had shown that he was 'technically very sound' and had  'temperament to play long innings'.

"He is technically very sound and has temperament that he can play long innings. It is good if we can get a good start. Today we got 70 runs of partnership from Rohit and Shubman. So I think it is a good sign for us. As a youngster good luck to him. I hope we come good in second innings as well," said Ravindra Jadeja.

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Shubman Gill scores maiden Test 50 

Shubman Gill brought up his maiden Test fifty during his 50-run kck in 3rd India Vs Australia Test on Friday forming a 70-run opening stand with opening batsman Rohit Sharma who is making a comeback with this Test. Playing his second Test match and still in his early days, Shubman Gill scored 50 runs from 101 balls before being kcked out by Pat Cummins and Cameron Green. In his career, cricketer has scored 130 runs at an aver of 65 across three Test innings. He holds a staggering aver of 69.11 at first-class level.

During his partnership with Rohit Sharma, two cricketers achieved a significant milestone raising a 70-run opening stand which was previously breached by opening duo Virender Sehwag and Gautam Gambhir.

Meanwhile, Rohit Sharma’s much-awaited comeback into playing XI ended on a disappointing te after newly-appointed Indian vice-captain settled at only 26 runs off 77 balls. India finished Day 2 at 96-2, still trailing behind Australia’s 338 by ar 242 runs.  India vs Australia 3rd Test match is being played at SCG between January 7 and 11.

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