Piyush Chawla and Harbhajan Singh have applauded Shubman Gill for his swashbuckling knock against Delhi Capitals (DC). He smashed 84 runs off just 46 deliveries to help the Titans post a decent total of 171/6 after being asked to bat first. Their bowlers then did well to restrict the Capitals within 157/9 to seal the deal.

During a discussion on Star Sports, Chawla was particularly appreciative of Shubman Gill for his proper cricketing shots. He said: “When you talk about this innings, the best part was that he (Gill) did not play any unconventional shots, he played only cricketing shots and he got maximum results because of that. That is why he was able to play such a big knock. The strike rate started at 125 and went to 170 in the end.”

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Shubman Gill struck six fours and four sixes in his 84 runs that came at an excellent strike rate of 182.60. Harbhajan Singh added that Gill’s excellent technique stands him in good stead too as well and he has a lot of shots in his arsenal. Moreover, the veteran also predicted that Gill has a bright future.

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“His basics are extremely good. He plays well straight down the ground, he times the ball and does not hit it hard. Whether it is 20-over, 50-over or Test cricket, if your basics are good and you play the ball close to your body, his eyes are always on the ball and because of that only he does not mishit his shots. He has a huge range of shots. He plays an amazing pull shot, uses his height, he is tall, does not go too far back, on the front foot itself he hits straight and square off the wicket. He is an amazing player. Shubman Gill will be the best player in the coming era because what I saw by being with him last year, he is a different type of player, he has a different kind of timing. His performances are getting better with every game,” Harbhajan Singh concluded.