In the midst of Shubman Gill‘s recent struggles in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 season, former Indian opener Virender Sehwag has offered words of encouragement to the young cricketer, drawing upon his own experiences and those of cricketing legends like Sachin Tendulkar and Rahul Dravid.
Gill, who captains the Gujarat Titans in the IPL, has encountered a patchy run of form in the tournament. After a promising start to the season, his performances have tapered off, with his last significant score dating back to April 10th against the Rajasthan Royals. Despite being named in the reserves for the T20 World Cup squad, Gill’s recent string of low scores has raised questions about his form and future prospects.
In the Titans’ recent encounter against the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), Gill managed to score only 2 runs off seven deliveries, further highlighting his struggles at the crease. However, Sehwag, known for his aggressive batting style during his playing days, remains optimistic about Gill’s potential for resurgence.
Speaking to Cricbuzz, Sehwag emphasized the importance of Gill learning from his experiences and channeling his setbacks into opportunities for growth. Drawing parallels to his own era, Sehwag pointed out the consistency and hunger for runs displayed by stalwarts like Tendulkar, Dravid, Sourav Ganguly, and VVS Laxman, which ensured their sustained presence in the national team.
Sehwag highlighted the key lesson Gill can glean from these cricketing icons – the importance of consistently delivering performances that leave no room for doubt. “They never stopped scoring runs. How will you drop them if they keep scoring runs? They never gave a reason to get dropped,” Sehwag remarked, underscoring the significance of Gill’s role in the team.
Despite Gill’s recent struggles, Sehwag urged the young opener to remain motivated and focused on improving his skills. He pointed out that being named in the T20 World Cup reserves alongside the likes of KL Rahul and Ruturaj Gaikwad should serve as a source of motivation for Gill to reclaim his form and cement his place in the national team.
With the IPL season approaching its business end, Gill faces a critical juncture in his career, both in terms of personal performance and team success. The Gujarat Titans currently find themselves languishing at the ninth spot in the IPL 2024 table, making it imperative for Gill to rediscover his form and lead by example to revive their playoff aspirations.
With the right mindset and determination, Gill has the potential to turn his fortunes around and carve out a successful career in the competitive world of professional cricket.
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