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Repeated failures in the Test format of the game have made Indian young batting star Shubman Gill to openly declare his worth, which he says are due to lack of concentration. While Gill may be one of India’s rising stars, he has seized the opportunity to explain the difficulties of adjusting to the longest form of the game.
Gill’s Honest Confession
In a recent interview, Shubman Gill shared his thoughts on his recent failures in Test cricket:
Recently it seems like I have not made the most of myself in Tests as I know I could have done much better. It is something I believe has not been done in the way I have been used to when playing cricket.
For a time, Gill focused on lapses in split-attention during important parts of a game which, he said, has gotten him out at some level.
“I guess, I lack focus and concentration I should say. This is because it is play in the mind as much as it will be in the body and skill.
Shubman Gill’s Test Record: A Closer Look
Gill has shown flashes of brilliance in the Test arena but has struggled to maintain consistency:
Stats Snapshot:
Even his innings have been helpful in some matches like the historic triumph at the Gabba, his limited personal performance indicates there is certainly something amiss.
The case raises several questions ; What’s going wrong for Gill in Tests?
Gill’s struggles can be attributed to a combination of factors:
1. Inconsistent Starts:
Gill has been dismissed several a times after having good starts that too more often has not been able to convert to a big total.
2. Mental Toughness:
He also said he has a problem of losing focus at times which can be very costly especially during long periods of play which is a feature of Test cricket.
3. Adapting to Conditions:
Doing this overseas especially on bouncy pitches has not helped him hide some flaws in his method.
4. Pressure to Deliver:
Looking at him as one of the best talents to have risen from India, then one can be quick to argue that the excessive pressure is having a toll on his performances.
What’s Next for Shubman Gill?
Even though the series did not go well for him, Shubman Gill is eager to come back and consolidate his place in the Indian Test side.
Gill’s Plans for Improvement:
Mental Conditioning: Trying to maintain concentration span during the scouting periods of the matches.
Technical Adjustments: Polishing his skills to deal with difficult weather, especially on foreign territories in Test Cricket.
Learning from Seniors: They praised experiences from Strategy Brewers who took advice from others which proved useful to Gill when honing his tactics.
Fan Reactions: Support and Optimism
Fans have rallied around Gill, praising his honesty and expressing confidence in his ability to overcome challenges:
I still remember saying that every player has highs and lows. Gill will bounce back stronger!”
“Appreciate his honesty. Cohesion: It is important to be certain about weaknesses since one has to overcome them to progress, accepting them is the first step of building strengths.
He was rinsed out of red and white-ball cricket by highly rated India and New Zealand so when he gets into the Test team they already know he has got the potential to dominate Tests. Just a matter of time!”
