Shubman Gill has failed to make an impact at the number three position once again. The right-handed batter, who has a fantastic record as openers in Tests, surprisingly asked the team management to let him bat at number three when Cheteshwar Pujara was dropped.
However, the decision has proven to be a bad one thus far for both Team India and Shubman Gill. He had a forgettable series against the lower-ranked West Indies, and now he has been dismissed cheaply in South Africa as well. Perhaps, India should look for a new number three option now.
Team India will have to make a change soon to get better results. Here are three players who can take Gill’s place.
1. Sarfaraz Khan can replace Shubman Gill
Sarfaraz Khan has scored heaps of runs in red-ball cricket. He has been quite consistent with the willow, and considering how he has always missed out on a spot in the Indian team, Khan would be hungry to grab the opportunity and make it count. A player like him can be a game-changer for India in the long run.
2. Cheteshwar Pujara
Cheteshwar Pujara has been a proven match-winner in Test cricket for India. He starred in India’s twin Test series victories on Australian soil, and even after being dropped from the team, he continues to be a top-scorer in county cricket. Someone like Pujara can bring some much-needed experience to the batting lineup.
3. Karun Nair
Karun Nair scored a triple century for the Indian cricket team against England in Test cricket. Shortly after that, the selectors dropped him from the squad. Nair has been regularly playing in first-class cricket, and he even asked a chance from the game to redeem himself. A hungry player like Nair can be a match-winner for India in Test cricket.
