Shubman Gill's Expert Footwork Leads to Unbeaten 119 Against Bangladesh

Shubman Gill utilized his exceptional footwork to counter Bangladesh's spinners, achieving an unbeaten 119 and helping India to a sizable lead on the third day of the Test match. Gill credited his scoring to years of practicing footwork, alongside new skills developed over time. Rishabh Pant also contributed a hundred in his Test return after a severe car accident.

Shubman Gill put on a masterclass of footwork on Saturday, effectively countering Bangladesh's spinners on a variable-bounce pitch. Gill's strategy was evident as he accumulated an unbeaten 119, pushing India's lead to 514 runs on the third day of the first Test.

Reflecting on his performance, Gill revealed that his meticulous approach against spinners harks back to his early training sessions where footwork was emphasized due to his height. He demonstrated this precisely when he stepped out to hit Mehidy Hasan Miraz and Shakib Al-Hasan for sixes and fours.

The day's innings marked Gill's third hundred in his last eight Test appearances. Echoing the sentiment, he shared how his successful series against England bolstered his confidence. Simultaneously, he lauded Rishabh Pant, who made a remarkable return with his own century after a near-fatal accident in 2022.

(With inputs from agencies.)