“Bad Shot To Get Out”: Yuvraj Singh’s ‘Reminder’ For Centurion Shubman Gill Ahead Of Asia Cup Final | Cricket News

Former India cricketer Yuvraj Singh has paised star batter Shubman Gill for the latter’s knock of 121 in opposition to Bangladesh within the Super 4 recreation of Asia Cup 2023 on Friday. However, he additionally identified that the shot to which Gill acquired out was a “bad” one. After getting hit for a six, Bangladesh spinner Mahedi Hasan tossed the ball up and away from Gill. The batter chased the ball and performed a lofted shot on it, nevertheless, he did not clear the long-off fielder.

India went on to lose the sport by 6 runs as Axar Patel’s late assault too did not take the facet house.

“Not enough today but all set for the finals,” wrote Gill on Instagram whereas importing an image of his celebrating the century.

“Bad shot to get out ! Could have won the game single handed ! But nonetheless we’ll played,” wrote Yuvraj within the remark part.

Gill gave an superior show of his expertise whereas registering his fifth ODI hundred, however Bangladesh managed to eke out an surprising win over India in Colombo on Friday.

Gill’s 121 off 133 balls was distinctive. But it was not sufficient to pull India previous Bangladesh’s 265 for 8, constructed round fifties by Shakib Al Hasan (80) and Towhid Hridoy (54) after they have been put into bat.

India have been bowled out for 259. Axar (42 off 34 balls) tried gamely to deliver India again into the sport with some heavy blows, however the goal stayed simply past India’s grasp.

But within the event’s context, the end result didn’t matter as India had already entered the ultimate. They will face Sri Lanka on Sunday. But the night time belonged to Gill, regardless of the tip end result.

Gill’s batting is all about timing and minimalism. He pulls however not with the flourish of Rohit Sharma, and he drives however not with the aptitude of Virat Kohli. But Gill lends his personal aesthetics and charm to his recreation.

(With PTI Inputs)