Gill lashed out at Cummins' remark (Source: @StarSportsIndia/X.com)
On the eve of highly awaited third Test between India and Australia, 25-year-old Shubman Gill attended the pre-match press conference. The Indian team will face the Aussies at The Gabba in Brisbane for the do-or-die clash starting from Saturday, December 14 from 5:50 AM IST.
The youngster brought his usual charm and quick thinking to the presser, as he answered all the questions with great composure and mind. He admitted that the fall of wickets at the other end affected his game in the Adelaide Test but expressed confidence that the Indian batting group would deliver a stronger first-innings effort in what is now effectively a three-match series.
Gill Fires Back At Cummins Claims
Meanwhile, Australian skipper Pat Cummins on eve of the third Test had spoken about using the short ball tactic which gave them success in Adelaide but Shubman Gill was not ready to back down in terms of words spoken.
"I think they got one tail-ender and another (lower middle order) batter out with short ball. So, I am actually not aware what success is he talking about," Gill said.
Furthermore, India have had at least six scores of 150 or less in recent times and Gill admitted that the piece of stat isn't lost upon the batting group. He said it is now a three-match series for his side.
"Adelaide Test, we didn't do well but the series is still 1-1. We will treat it as a three-match Test series and if we win this one, we will have advantage going into Melbourne and Sydney."
Gill was nostalgic as he walked into the Gabba for the first time since the 2021 Test where he was the top-scorer in the run-chase with a fine 91 that catapulted him into stardom.
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