Shubman Gill is unarguably one of the most dependable and reliable players in the Test side of the Indian cricket team. Having made his debut in the Border Gavaskar Trophy 2020-21, Shubman Gill loves playing in Australia and has a penchant for scoring runs at will.
The 25-year-old cricketer has grown in confidence and maturity in the last 3-4 years of international cricket and has been a rock-solid figure for India in the top-order. He can open the innings and can also bat at number 3 and his versatility is one of the main reasons why Head Coach Gautam Gambhir can trust him with the exploits in Australia.
With India losing the home Test series at the hands of New Zealand 0-3, the away tour Down Under becomes an important and a vital Test series. And this is where, the likes of Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli and Rishabh Pant need to step up.
In this article, we take a look at 3 reasons why Shubman Gill can have a good Border Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25:
1. Shubman Gill has had a good Test season in 2024
The 25-year-old batting prodigy played 10 Test matches in this home season and amassed 806 runs in 19 innings. Gill had an outstanding average of around 47 and bailed India out of several precarious situations.
Shubman Gill looks in fine fettle and also finished as the second-highest run-scorer in the highly-tense England Tour of India, in the early part of 2024. He mustered 452 runs in 9 innings with an average of 56.50.
2. He loves playing in Australia
Shubman Gill loves playing in the highly-challenging conditions of Australia and has had fond memories in the previous tour in 2020-21. He played 3 Test matches in the previous tour, replacing an out-of-form Prithvi Shaw, and cemented his place in the side.
Gill played a vital knock of 91 runs at Gabba in India’s historic victory in the 4th Test match. He also has an average of 51.80 in Australia in this format.
3. Would be itching to mount this challenge
For those who have witnessed Shubman Gill’s journey from close eyes, would agree on the fact that he loves challenges. And there is no better challenge than the upcoming Border Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25.
With India’s backs against the wall and every naysayer of the Indian cricket team, finding chinks in its armoury, Shubman Gill can lead India’s batting stocks in this tour, Down Under. It is a perfect opportunity for the youngster to send out a strong statement to everyone who watches this series.
Also read: 3 Reasons Why Virat Kohli Can Stage A Huge Comeback In The Border Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25
