In the Asia Cup Super 4 matches against Pakistan, Shubman Gill showcased impressive batting skills. He scored 58 runs from 52 balls in one of these matches. After this match, he stated that his most important objective at the moment is to win the upcoming 2023 World Cup.
Shubman Gill Brilliant inning against Pakistan
Opening alongside Rohit Sharma in the Asia Cup Super 4 matches against Pakistan, Shubman had an excellent start to his innings. He completed his half-century in just 37 balls with aggressive batting. He shared a partnership of 121 runs with Rohit Sharma, hitting 10 boundaries, including 6 against Shaheen Afridi. Shubman Gill scored 58 runs off 52 balls, giving the team a solid start.
During a conversation with Disney+ Hotstar, he said,
“As a player, my most important goal right now is to win the 2023 World Cup. I remember when India won the World Cup in 2011; I was young. It requires a mindset to read the situation and chase the target quickly.”
Shubman Gill was selected as the Player of the Tournament in the 2018 Under-19 World Cup. In one-day cricket, he has an astonishing average of 68.07 this year, having scored 885 runs. Shubman Gill emphasised the crucial role of a player’s mindset in stepping onto the field in different formats of cricket. He believes that adapting mentally for different formats is essential.
He said,
“As a batsman, it’s important to read the situation quickly and understand the pace of the game. The player’s mindset plays a significant role in shaping the game plan. Different mentalities are required for different formats, like transitioning from a One Day International mentality to a T20 mentality. The faster you switch, the faster your body adapts; thus, I believe being capable of making mental changes is crucial.”
