Shubman Gill Run Out Draws Criticism and Support
Shubman Gill faced sharp criticism for his reckless run-out during Day 1 of the final Test between India and England at The Oval. The 25-year-old, who has been in top form throughout the series, was dismissed for 21 runs after a poor judgment led to a direct-hit from Gus Atkinson. Fans and former players reacted strongly, calling it an unnecessary risk at a crucial point in the match.
India’s assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate addressed the incident during the post-day media interaction. While acknowledging the error, he also defended Gill’s overall contribution to the team. “It was a misjudgment of a run,” Doeschate said. “But given what he’s done in the first four Tests, we’ll let him get away with that one.
Coach Backs Gill Despite Error, Stresses Intent
Doeschate highlighted that the miscalculated run stemmed from a desire to keep the scoreboard moving, rather than outright carelessness. “He’s in the touch of his life,” said the coach, referring to Gill’s record-breaking series where he has already scored 737 runs at an average of over 92, breaking Sunil Gavaskar’s long-standing record.
Gill’s attempt to rotate the strike backfired, but his 40-minute stay at the crease showed signs of fluency and confidence. The coach emphasized the importance of intent and strike rotation, admitting that the decision simply didn’t go in Gill’s favor this time.
Despite the setback, Karun Nair’s unbeaten 52 ensured India reached 204/6 at stumps, stabilizing the innings and keeping the team in contention. While Gill missed a chance to surpass Gavaskar’s 774-run mark in a single series, his performance across the first four Tests remains a high point for India in this closely contested series.
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