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'Overrated Cricketer': Former India Captain Criticises Shubman Gill's Poor Form

Rajgeeta Yadav

Shubman Gill playing against Australia [Source: AP]Shubman Gill playing against Australia [Source: AP]

Shubman Gill, one of India's promising young batters, is facing tough criticism after a poor performance in recent matches. Former India captain and 1983 World Cup winner Kris Srikkanth has openly expressed his frustration with the selectors for continuously backing Gill despite his inconsistent form.

Kris Srikkanth did not hold back during a discussion on his YouTube channel. 

“I’ve always maintained that Shubman Gill is an overrated cricketer but nobody listened to me. He is a highly overrated cricketer,” Srikkanth said on his YouTube channel.

Srikkanth questioned the selection process and pointed out that other players, like Suryakumar Yadav, have not been given similar opportunities in Test cricket.

“When Gill is getting this much of a long rope, some people might wonder whether even players like Suryakumar Yadav could have been given a longer rope in Tests.

“Suryakumar didn’t have a very good start in Tests but he has the technique and he has the ability. But the selectors and the management have now boxed him into a white-ball specialist. So that means you have to look at fresh talent.”

Shubman Gill's Recent Form In BGT

Gill's recent performances, especially in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 against Australia, have been disappointing. He managed only 93 runs across five innings, with scores of 13, 20, 1, 28, and 31.

India lost the series 3-1, and Gill’s struggles were part of a bigger problem. Even senior players like Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli failed to make an impact. The series was filled with controversies, including Ravichandran Ashwin’s shocking retirement announcement after the third Test.

With several players underperforming, fans and experts are now demanding changes in the squad. It remains to be seen if the selectors will continue to back Gill or give opportunities to fresh faces.