IND vs SL: Shubman Gill was chosen by the Men in Blue over Ishan Kishan for the first ODI against Sri Lanka, according to former Indian cricketer Mohammad Kaif. In Guwahati, Rohit Sharma and company defeated the Islanders by a score of 67 runs to take a 1-0 series lead.
The top order, which included captain Rohit Sharma getting 83, Gill scoring 70, and Virat Kohli eking out an incredible century, combined to post a massive total of 373 runs (113 runs). Finally, the Indian bowling staff contained the Lankan Lions to record a convincing victory. Following the game, veteran cricketer Kaif agreed with the side supporting Gill over Ishan Kishan in a discussion on Star Sports. Kaif then made a daring statement.
“It was a wise choice. They are using the more competent player. In order to get a left-right combination, a left-hander is not necessarily placed at the head of the order. Shikhar Dhawan was playing not because he was a left-hander but because he was a talented player and had a solid record, according to Kaif.
Gill deserves recognition for the following: Mohammad Kaif
Ishan recently scored 210 runs against Bangladesh, but he wasn’t selected since Gill has been in outstanding form in the 50-over format. In his last 13 ODI appearances, the right-hander has scored 707 runs at an average of 70.7, including five half-centuries. Kaif went on to say that the batter had displayed confidence in his abilities.
“They portrayed Shreyas Iyer and Shubman Gill. Gill deserves recognition since he is aware of the environment in which he is performing. He demonstrated confidence in his abilities even knowing that Shikhar had been dropped and Ishan Kishan was sitting outside after getting a double century.”
Team India will be aiming to win the series when it takes on the winners of the Asia Cup 2022 in the second One-Day International at Kolkata’s Eden Gardens.
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