Shubman Gill On Open With Rohit Sharma: Shubman Gill, the young opening batsman for the Indian team, has now told why he likes to open with captain Rohit Sharma. For the Indian team, this pair has done a great job in the last one year. Upcoming Asia Cup and beyond ODI World Cup It is almost certain that Gill will start the innings with Rohit. In such a situation, everyone’s eyes are going to be on the form of these two.
Shubman Gill and captain Rohit Sharma have scored 685 runs at an average of 76.11 with the opening of the innings in 9 matches so far in the ODI format. Sharing his experience of opening with Rohit while talking to the ICC, Gill said that Rohit likes to hit aerial shots in the powerplay, while I look to find gaps and collect fours. He likes to hit sixes. I think we both have different styles of play and that’s why this pair has been successful.
In his statement, Gill further said that Rohit gives him complete freedom to play his natural game. It’s great to open the innings with him because you know the opposition’s focus is on him. In such a situation, the second batsman can play freely.
India’s first match against Pakistan in Asia Cup
In the upcoming Asia Cup, the Indian team will play its first match against Pakistan on 2 September. Before that, all the players of the 17-member Indian team announced for this tournament will take part in the camp to be held in Bengaluru from 24th August, which will run till 29th August. In such a situation, all the players will also get full time for preparation. Gill has scored 750 runs in 12 ODIs this year at an average of 68.18. This includes 3 centuries and 2 half-century innings.
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