Talented youngster Shubman Gill has said that New Zealand opener Devon Conway’s wicket just before the stumps on the third day would give India the edge while taking the field on the fourth day of the ongoing ICC World Test Championship final against New Zealand in Southampton.
Conway scored a stable half-century (54) before getting out as New Zealand went to stumps at 101 for 2 in reply to India’s 217 as well. However, the day’s game was called off due to bad light, and Gill felt India could have taken a couple more wickets otherwise.
“It was a crucial wicket. If we were able to bowl a couple of more overs, we’d have got a couple more wickets. When play starts tomorrow, we’ll have a slight edge as both of them (Ross Taylor and Kane Williamson) are relatively new in the crease,” Shubman Gill said in the press conference.
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Gill also praised Kyle Jamieson, who picked up a five-wicket haul because of his accurate line and length. Gill again said India’s bowlers too are in great form and they can do well too.
“Kyle Jamieson was bowling well. The first spell he bowled, he was bowling well. He didn’t get any wickets in the first spell but got his reward today. Our bowlers also bowled well, but a couple of half chances didn’t go our way. Hopefully tomorrow will be our day and there will be more luck,” he again shared.
When he was asked about the total as they couldn’t manage 250 against New Zealand, Gill said: “I think the Tests that we played in New Zealand, we didn’t have too much time to prepare as the focus was more on ODIs and T20Is. In this match, we were in a solid position but unfortunately lost a couple of early wickets today.”
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However, while talking about his batting, Shubman Gill felt good that he is facing stunning bowling attacks early in his career. He revealed: “This is what you prepare all your life. Facing Shami, Bumrah in the nets, you get to know what international cricket is about. Playing Australia in Australia, you tend to know where you stand. It feels good to face these bowlers early on in the career.”
