Team India cricketer Shubman Gill had a disappointing ODI debut for the country in 2019 at the Hamilton against New Zealand. He managed just a single-digit score in his maiden appearance at the international level. Gill recalled the conversation he had with former wicket-keeper batter Mahendra Singh Dhoni following the match.
Shubman Gill’s debut was made worse as Team India was eventually bowled out for a paltry 92. New Zealand chased down the target easily to register a thumping victory. The youngster was left disappointed with his performance and the loss. However, Mahendra Singh Dhoni consoled him by recalling his debut for India.
On the TV show, Dil Diyan Gallan, Shubman Gill said,
“On my debut, we got bowled out for 90 (92) and I made 9. I was sitting mulling over getting out early, we lost the match as well. Mahi (Dhoni) bhai saw that I’m sad. I was 19 back then. And he said, ‘Don’t worry, at least your debut was better than mine!’. Because on his debut, he was out for a duck without facing a delivery – he got run out. Then he started joking around. My mood improved.”
“A guy won’t expect a player of his stature would take such a load to help out a newbie. So, I really loved his gesture and thought I have to be like him,” he added.
Shubman Gill misses out from India’s XI for the second T20I against New Zealand
Right-handed batter Shubman Gill failed to make it to Team India’s playing XI for the second T20I against New Zealand on Sunday, November 20 at the Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui. He was expected to open the innings, however, Team India opted for Rishabh Pant and Ishan Kishan at the top. Rishabh Pant managed just six runs, while Ishan Kishan was dismissed for 36.
Meanwhile, Team India managed 191 runs on the board in the first innings. Suryakumar Yadav led the batting unit, slamming his second T20I century. He scored 111 runs off just 51 deliveries, at a strike rate of 217.65. On the other hand, Tim Southee picked up a hat trick for New Zealand in the final over. He finished the innings with three wickets for thirty-four runs in his four overs.
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