According to former cricketer Jonathan Trott, India’s captain Shubman Gill showed the qualities of a world-class player with a great future on the first day of the second Test against England.
Gill scored his second century of the five-Test series, ending the day on 114 not out (216 balls, 12 fours). This took India to 310/5 on the first day of the second Test in Birmingham.
Trott, an England batter and now Afghanistan coach, praised the Indian captain for holding the innings together on a tough first day. England had threatened to cause more trouble.
Trott said on ‘JioHotstar’ that Gill’s manner and scoring stood out. His control against the English bowlers showed he was in charge and leading the team.
Trott added that Gill’s intent was clear: he would stay till the end and get India to a position to win. Trott found this very impressive for someone so young, calling him a world-class player with a bright future.
Trott said Gill’s confidence in using a plan that wasn’t conventional but still gave him an edge. As captain, this had a big impact both on the field and for those watching from the team balcony.
Trott pointed out Gill’s approach to England pacers Brydon Carse and Chris Woakes as the key to his innings.
He said Gill knew how to handle both bowlers. He knew Woakes would bowl stump to stump without great pace so Gill made a plan for it. This wasn’t something he thought of that day, but a well-thought-out strategy. Trott believes this is what separates good players from average ones and world-class players from the rest.
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While Gill got his century, opener Yashasvi Jaiswal missed his second, getting out for 87. But his performances in England have impressed Trott.
Trott noted a difference between some misses and some great shots. He said Jaiswal sometimes chases balls outside off, but when he plays straight, he times the ball very well.
Trott added Jaiswal doesn’t need to hit the ball hard. He seems to be more in control across these three innings in England, having shown before he can take apart bowling attacks and hit sixes easily.Trott says Jaiswal has a plan, knows when and where to score. England will try to test his patience with awkward field placements but Trott likes him very much for India.
