If the Australians bowl well, Shubman Gill will struggle in English conditions: Greg Chappell. The second edition of the WTC final, whichbegins on June 7 at The Oval in London, will pit India against Australia.
Former Australia cricketer Greg Chappell believes that in the World Test Championship (WTC) final. Young Indian batsman Shubman Gill will struggle against . Pit Rohit Sharma’s India against Pat Cummins’ Australia.
The 23-year-old, who has seen a lot of success in all formats of the game over the last seven months. Expected to open the batting for India in the showpiece event alongside captain Rohit Sharma. Chappell believes Gill will struggle to cope with the increased bounce and pace if Australian pacers hit the correct line and lengths at The Oval because the teenager has certain vulnerabilities. He did, however, agree that he is a fantastic player and that if Australia did not bowl efficiently, he would punish them.
“I don’t want to go into too much detail, but I’m sure the Australians have seen some of what I’ve seen.” Shubman does a few things early in his innings that make him vulnerable to length around off stump, and if the ball bounces a little higher, he is prone to nicking off behind the wicket. But he’s a fantastic player. “He will punish them if they don’t bowl,” Chappell remarked on Backstage with Boria.
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Mitchell Starc’s greater speed can cause problems for Gill: Chappell
Chappell, a former India head coach, believes Mitchell Starc’s increased pace can cause difficulties for Gill. If Josh Hazlewood is allowed to play, the 74-year-old said he may give a challenge to the Indian batter. He also stated that if Hazlewood is unable to play, Scott Boland, who can cause problems for anyone, will most likely take his place.
“Gill has previously visited England. If the Australians bowl well, he will struggle just like everyone else in English conditions. Bowlers with extra pace, such as Mitchell Starc, will pose the greatest threat to him. That can make anyone nervous. The increased speed draws good players out. The extra bounce also brings out good players, and I believe that if Hazlewood is fit to play, he can pose a challenge for Shubman. If Hazlewood does not play, Boland will, and he is another bowler who can worry anyone. He has a nice line. “He understands what a good length is in English conditions,” Chappell remarked.
The former Australia batter went on to compliment Gill and the Indian cricket system for developing young players better than any other country in the world. Chappell describes Gill as an experienced player who has played international cricket, made runs, and played a significant amount of first-class cricket.
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