Shubman Gill should open against Australia: Former chief selector MSK Prasad
Gill jubilant after his maiden T20I ton [Associated Press]
Former India chief selector, MSK Prasad believes that Shubman Gill should bat at the top of the order in the upcoming series against Australia.
Gill opened the batting for India against Bangladesh in the absence of skipper Rohit Sharma and went onto score his maiden Test century.
While the series was prolific for Gill, who scored 157 runs in the two-match Test series, it was a disaster one for KL Rahul, who scored a mere 57 runs in four innings.
Prasad stated that the Indian team should make good use of Gill's current form by giving him the opening slot in the four match Test series.
"I would not mind seeing KL Rahul at No. 5 in Tests. I don't think Gill should be asked to come down the order. Rahul has played well in 50-over cricket and I see no reason why he shouldn't come down the order," MSK Prasad told the news agency PTI.
So far, Gill has been outstanding in 2023. He scored a sensational double ton against New Zealand in the ODI series, and followed it up with a majestic century in the third T20I against the same opposition.
Prasad also added that KS Bharat should be given the opportunity to keep wickets in the absence of Rishabh Pant.
"He (Bharat) has been groomed for this role even in presence of Rishabh Pant for the past two years. So, it is only fitting that Bharat is given the first chance to don the big gloves. He is ready," Prasad said.
The Border-Gavaskar series commences from February 9 in Nagpur.
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