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Last Update: January 09, 2023, 19:35 IST
Guwahati [Gauhati]India
Team India’s young batsmen Ishan Kishan and Shubman Gill (AFP Image)
Rohit Sharma admitted that Kishan not getting a place in the XI is a bit unfortunate but the decision was taken considering Gill’s performance in the last 8-9 months.
Team India Captain Rohit Sharma has indicated that Shubman Gill will open the innings with him in the ODI against Sri Lanka in Barsapara. Cricket Stadium, Guwahati. The selectors picked Gill and Ishan Kishan in place of the experienced Shikhar Dhawan as both the youngsters did well in limited opportunities last year. Kishan registered his name in the record books by scoring a double century in the last ODI against Bangladesh. Gill, on the other hand, opened the innings for India on several occasions last year with Dhawan and scored with good consistency on the tours of West Indies, Zimbabwe and New Zealand.
Rohit said it would be fair to give Shubman a proper run after his exploits with the bat in the 50-over format last year, while he also spoke highly of Kishan for scoring a double century in ODIs last year.
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“Both the openers have done really well. But seeing how both the openers have gone, I think it is fair that we give Gill a chance to have a good run as Gill played a lot of games last year Has scored a lot of runs as well. So is Ishaan, I won’t take anything away from him. He’s been amazing for us, he’s got a double hundred and I know what it takes to get a double hundred. It’s a big deal. achievement,” Rohit said in the press conference ahead of the first ODI.
The Indian skipper admitted that it was a bit unfortunate for Kishan not to find a place in the XI but the decision was taken considering Gill’s performances in the last 8-9 months.
“It is unfortunate that we will not be able to play Ishan, but given the kind of planning that has been done for us in the last eight-nine months, given how ODIs have been for us, it is to give it to Gill. Is reasonable. Run,” he added.
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The flamboyant opener further said that the management will give a chance to every player in the mix as India prepare to play a lot of games before the ODIs. World Cup this year.
“Gill has done a great job in that position. Ishaan is certainly going to be missed, but it’s very unfortunate, but nothing can be ruled out. We will try and keep everyone in the mix and see how it plans for us as we play a lot of games,” Rohit said.
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