In a challenging start to their second innings in the World Test Championship (WTC) final, Team India faced a setback as openers Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill fell victim to the impressive Australian pace attack on Thursday. Trailing by 469 runs, India suffered an early blow when captain Rohit Sharma was dismissed for 15 off 26 balls, trapped leg before wicket (LBW) by Australian skipper Pat Cummins.
Following Rohit’s departure, it was Shubman Gill’s turn to face the heat against Scott Boland, who replaced the injured Josh Hazlewood in the WTC final. Boland delivered a hard-paced delivery outside the off-stump, luring Gill into leaving it. However, the ball quickly nipped back in, leaving Gill bewildered as it crashed into his off-stump, resulting in his dismissal.
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Gill’s unexpected exit sparked a flurry of reactions on social media, with fans expressing their surprise and disappointment over the young batsman’s dismissal.
Despite his impressive performances over the past year, Gill faced criticism and trolling from some sections of social media following his departure. It is important to note that cricket is a game of uncertainties, and even the best players can face challenging moments.
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The dismissal of Shubman Gill serves as a reminder of the tough competition and pressure that players encounter in high-stakes matches like the WTC final. It is crucial to support players during both their triumphs and setbacks, acknowledging the unpredictable nature of the sport.
Here is the video of the dismissal of Shubman Gill:
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As the match progresses, Team India will need to regroup and display resilience to overcome the Australian bowling attack and stage a comeback. The outcome of the WTC final is far from determined, and the focus should remain on the collective effort of the team rather than singling out individual players for criticism.
Inswinging ball right on the 4th 5th stump is weak spot for Gill for the long https://t.co/uuAIbHv5JV has to work on that.
— chunsuk_phangdu (@ChunsukPhangdu) June 8, 2023
IPL and international match bo be England mai huge difference hota hai . Gill baby IPL soch kr gya tha England mai😭😂
— Panku (Inactive) (@panku11354) June 8, 2023
Shubman Gill : The Prince
For Country For Money pic.twitter.com/Q1JOkZABDF— K ♡ (@sarphiribalika_) June 8, 2023
Gill Choking in WTC final?
I have seen this in 2021 too!😭 pic.twitter.com/caPwfe9YAl
— 🏆×12 (@thegoat_msd_) June 8, 2023
Ball leaving masterclass from Shubman Gill pic.twitter.com/NH1VKh1JB4
— Y. (@CSKYash_) June 8, 2023
Shubman gill 🙏
For money For country pic.twitter.com/tSUcFNr9sK— Veer (@_veerrr___) June 8, 2023
Shubman Gill even don’t know how to leave the ball and you guys were comparing him with Babar Azam.#INDvsAUS || #WTC2023 https://t.co/8Wf40pZ5hu
— Ehtisham Siddique (@iMShami_) June 8, 2023
