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Fans Slam India Captain Shubman Gill After Early Test Dismissal
The Indian cricket team started a big Test match against Sri Lanka in Galle.
The team captain, Shubman Gill, is one of the best batters in the team.
At the start of his innings, Gill looked good and hit a couple of lovely shots.
But then he tried a risky shot, hitting the ball high over the fielders.
The ball was caught by a Sri Lankan player, so Gill was out for just 16 runs.
Many fans were upset and said the pitch was easy to bat on, so Gill should not have taken the risk.
Some fans even joked that maybe Gill's new long-sleeved batting shirt was causing his bad form.
Even though Gill got out early, the rest of the Indian team had a very good day.
Devdutt Padikkal scored his first hundred in Test cricket, which is a very special achievement.
KL Rahul also batted very well and scored 77 runs.
India captain Shubman Gill was dismissed for 16 runs on Day 1 of the first Test against Sri Lanka in Galle.
Gill fell after attempting a lofted shot against left-arm spinner Prabath Jayasuriya, with the ball turning after pitching and being caught by Lahiru Udara.
Devdutt Padikkal scored a maiden Test century and KL Rahul made 77 as India enjoyed a dominant opening day.
Fans on social media criticized Gill's shot selection, questioning the need for a lofted shot on a flat, batting-friendly pitch.
Some fans attributed Gill's recent struggles to his change from half sleeves to full sleeves while batting.
- Who
- India captain Shubman Gill, who was dismissed early; Devdutt Padikkal and KL Rahul starred for India
- What
- Gill was out for 16 after attempting a lofted shot, sparking fan criticism, while India dominated the opening day of the first Test against Sri Lanka
- Where
- Galle, Sri Lanka
- When
- Saturday, Day 1 of the first Test
- Why
- Fans criticized Gill's risky shot selection on what appeared to be a flat, batting-friendly pitch
Key facts
- Event
- First Test, India vs Sri Lanka
- Venue
- Galle
- Shubman Gill's score
- 16 off 28 balls
- Dismissal
- Caught by Lahiru Udara off Prabath Jayasuriya
- Devdutt Padikkal
- Maiden Test century
- KL Rahul
- 77 runs
- Day
- Day 1 (Saturday)
Quotes
Fan on social media
An anonymous cricket fan commenting online
“What is wrong with Shubman Gill? What was the need to play lofted shots so early? It’s an absolute flat pitch, should have played grounded shots and scored a hundred.”
rediff.com
“Shubman Gill was looking in great touch but threw his wicket away after scoring just 16 runs.”
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