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When India were reduced to 0/2 in their second innings, Gill came to the crease and formed a crucial 188-run partnership with KL Rahul, who contributed 90 runs from 230 balls.
Aakash Chopra, the former Indian cricketer, has lauded Shubman Gill for his resolute century in the fourth Test against England. Chopra pointed out that the ongoing Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy will be particularly memorable due to the Indian captain’s exceptional batting performance.
Gill’s knock of 103 runs from 238 balls was vital in helping India to secure a draw in the fourth Test against England, which took place in Manchester. By the end of Day 5, India reached 425/4 in their second innings, having previously conceded a lead of 311 runs in the first innings.
In a video posted on his YouTube channel, ‘Aakash Chopra’, the former opener celebrated Gill’s success in the series, highlighting his consistent form in scoring centuries.
“I’ll start with Shubman because every time he has gone past 20, he’s gone on to score a century. That’s the reality of this series. The way he’s been batting, records are falling. He’s been exceptional. We had talked about how this match could end in a draw if Gill and Rahul batted for a long period, and that’s exactly what happened,” Chopra said.
“He scored a century and then played a loose shot after reaching the milestone. It was an away-going delivery, and he edged it to get out. However, this series will be remembered for Shubman Gill – his arrival, his dominance, and his unwavering determination,” he added.
When India were reduced to 0/2 in their second innings, Gill came to the crease and formed a crucial 188-run partnership with KL Rahul, who contributed 90 runs from 230 balls. Later, Washington Sundar (101* off 206 balls) and Ravindra Jadeja (107* off 185 balls) played a significant role in ensuring the match ended in a draw with an unbroken 203-run partnership for the fifth wicket.