Indian cricketer Shubman Gill talked about the challenges his team faced in the Asia Cup 2023 when playing against Pakistan. He mentioned that not facing Pakistan’s high-quality bowling attack frequently has made it tough for India in some matches. India is set to play against Pakistan in the Asia Cup 2023 Super Four on 10 September. Gill specifically mentioned the difficulty of facing Pakistan’s left-arm pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi.
Shubman Gill also talked about how his batting style differs from his opening partner, Rohit Sharma. He explained that this contrast makes it hard for bowlers to handle them.
Regarding his recent performance dip after the Indian Premier League (IPL), Gill said that sometimes it’s not just about technique but also about facing top-quality bowlers.
He acknowledged that players like Babar Azam, Pakistan’s captain, are admired and followed by others for their exceptional performance. Gill also compared Pakistan’s pacers Shaheen and Naseem Shah, highlighting their strengths.
Gill emphasized that the Indian team is clear about their roles and batting positions leading up to the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023.
He mentioned that their plans for batting remain consistent, aiming to establish a strong foundation and then dominate. Gill also mentioned the positive signs from their previous match against Pakistan.
Squads For Pak vs IND upcoming match on Sunday, September 10, 2023, in R.Premadasa Stadium, Colombo.
Pakistan Squad:
- Captain: Babar Azam
- Other players: Abdullah Shafique, Fakhar Zaman, Imam-ul-Haq, Salman Ali Agha, Iftikhar Ahmed, Mohammad Rizwan, Mohammad Haris, Shadab Khan, Mohammad Nawaz, Usama Mir, Faheem Ashraf, Haris Rauf, Mohammad Wasim Jnr, Naseem Shah, Shaheen Afridi, Saud Shakeel, Tayyab Tahir (traveling reserve).
India Squad:
- Captain: Rohit Sharma
- Other players: Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul, Shubman Gill, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Ishan Kishan, Hardik Pandya (vice-captain), Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Shardul Thakur, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shami, Mohammed Siraj, Kuldeep Yadav, Prasidh Krishna, Sanju Samson (traveling reserve).