IND vs Eng: ‘a intentional effort’ – former India wicketkeeper on Shubman Gill’s outbreak; Backs Sai Sudharsan Call | Cricket news

Shubman Gill’s conflict stance during the England testing series has triggered mixed reactions, but former India wicketkeeper Parthiv Patel believes that the youth captain’s action was well within the limits. Appreciating Gill’s vigor, Patel said that the captain has shown encouraging signs of leadership and maturity. Gill made headlines during Lord’s testing, when he exchanged words with England openers Zak Crowley and Ben Docket, who took more than 90 seconds to take the ground before the last two overs of the day three. India had matched the first paan score of England’s 387 and targeted to go in two overs before the stump, but was refused due to the delay. Gill later described the Act as “not in the spirit of sports”. Supporting Gill’s response, Patel said, “No, this is not (it’s surprising). We have seen him doing this in the IPL too. The game is about expressing emotions until you cross the line, and I don’t think Shubman crossed the line.” He further pointed to double standards around the story “Spirit”: “It was clear how the English batsmen were slowly running. Teams such as England, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa often used the word ‘spirit of sports’.

Assessing Gill’s captaincy, Patel said: “This is new to him and he is improving. With the Titans of Gujarat, whatever I have seen about him is very vocal. He knows what he wants. He is very clear with his plans and ideas … he is on the right path. , Switching on India’s batting options, Patel returned to Sai Sudarson’s XI for the fourth Test. The left -handed batsman scored 61 runs after being demolished for Karun Nair in the second and third tests. “Despite good domestic sessions, Nair cannot start in a big score. Now India is supporting a young player, which is fine … Sai gave the most opportunity with fifty. Knowing him, he will be disappointed that he was not converted into a hundred. ,

On whether Sai can be a regular regular regularly, Patel said, “The ability is very immense. We have seen him batting with punishment in the IPL, striking at a high rate by winning the orange cap. He has promised the test. Cricket as well. , Patel also urged India to find a place in Shee for Kulidi Yadava. Former WiCKETKEPER-BATSMAN argued, “The team prefers an additional batsman, which is why Kuldeep is not getting a place.