Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill weaved together an eye-catching 71-run partnership on Sunday. The pair became only the second Indian combination since 1968 to have a half-ton opening stand in both the innings of a Test match in Australia. They broke many other records as well.
Interacting with Sony Six, Sunil Gavaskar talked up 21-year-old Shubman Gill (50 & 31), who has caught the eye of cricket fans around the world with his mature resolve and ravishing back-foot play.
Rohit Sharma (26 & 52) played only his first game as an opener in Australia. He got a couple of starts but threw them away with false shots. However, Gavaskar was still impressed about his limited stay in the middle.
The terrific start in the second innings managed India some breathing space in the Test match. However, the duo failed to bat till stumps and India ended the day at 98-2, chasing a target of 407.
“Hard on Mayanak Agarwal” - Sunil Gavaskar
Sunil Gavaskar also talked about the other two Indian openers in the series - Mayank Agarwal and Prithvi Shaw. Shaw was dropped after the first game, while Agarwal had to make way for Rohit Sharma in the third Test.
Gavaskar said it’s harsh on Agarwal to get dropped and feels Shaw can be an asset if the youngster works more on his technique.
Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill have given glimpses of their abilities in the longest form of the game at the Sydney Cricket Ground. Irrespective of the result of the third Test, India will expect the pair to provide the visitors with starts in the final game of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy as well.
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