Shane Watson Backs Shubman Gill To Master All Formats
Former Australia all-rounder Shane Watson praised the talent of Shubman Gill and expressed confidence in his ability to adapt across cricket formats. Watson described Gill as “ridiculously talented” with exceptional technique, expecting him to quickly find his rhythm in Tests, ODIs, and T20Is.
Gill’s Current Performance and Challenges
Shubman Gill, the captain of India in Tests and ODIs, has had a quiet white-ball series against Australia so far, scoring 10, 9, and 24 in the ODIs, and 37, 5, and 15* in the T20Is.
“It does take time (to make adjustments), and it’s through trial and error that you really realise exactly what you need to do.”
Watson emphasized the difficulty of switching between formats but believes Gill’s skill will become evident once he adapts.
“It definitely is a challenge, and the more you do it, the better you get at making those little adjustments — in technique, game plan, and mindset — to become the best version of yourself every time.”
Praise for Abhishek Sharma
Watson also highlighted the fearless batting of Abhishek Sharma, calling the young India opener a “treat to watch.”
Summary
Watson is confident Shubman Gill’s exceptional talent will shine through once he adapts to the demands of different cricket formats.
Author's summary: Shane Watson believes Shubman Gill’s talent and adaptability will soon help him flourish across all cricket formats after a slow start in the series.