Shubman Gill speaks on his return to form, hopes to continue the same momentum ahead 

In a triumphant turnaround, young Indian opener Shubman Gill has revealed that he resorted to the “old template” and focused on the fundamentals to rediscover his form in T20Is. The 23-year-old’s path to redemption came after a series of disappointments, as he struggled to reach double digits in the first three T20Is against West Indies, registering scores of 3, 7, and 6.

Gill turns his luck around

However, Gill’s fortunes took a remarkable shift in the fourth T20I, where he blazed a compelling 47-ball 77, propelling India to a resounding nine-wicket victory over the West Indies in Lauderhill on Saturday. 

Reflecting on his journey back to form, Gill attributed his resurgence to a return to the basics and adhering to the “old template” that had once propelled him to success. 

“In the first three matches, I could not even score 10, today (the) wicket was a bit better, so wanted to capitalise. Then when I got a good start, we just wanted to finish it,” Gill shared in a candid conversation with Punjab pacer and teammate Arshdeep Singh after the exhilarating fourth T20I encounter.  

Gill speaks on adjusting in the T20 format

Navigating the dynamic landscape of the T20 format, Gill acknowledged the rapid pace of the game and the fine margins that separate success from failure. “T20 format is like that. When you have 3-4 matches where a good shot is caught by the fielder, and you are eyeing quick runs, you don’t have time to think much,” he explained. 

Crucially, Gill emphasized the importance of reverting to his foundational approach, honing in on the techniques and strategies that had been integral to his consistent run-scoring.

“It’s important to go to your basics. You just look at what your template was when you were consistently scoring runs. You have to identify whether you are making any mistake. I felt I wasn’t making a mistake in any of the three matches. But I couldn’t convert my starts,” Gill elaborated, shedding light on his introspective analysis.

In the same thrilling encounter, left-arm pacer Arshdeep Singh delivered an exceptional performance, claiming figures of 3/38. Left-arm wrist spinner Kuldeep Yadav also left his mark with figures of 2/26 as India effectively restricted West Indies to 178/8. 

The match witnessed an explosive opening partnership between Gill and Yashasvi Jaiswal, who together amassed a staggering 165 runs. This resounding victory not only breathed new life into India’s campaign but also levelled the five-match series at 2-2, setting the stage for a captivating decider scheduled for the following day.

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