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“No. 3 might be a spot for him” – Scott Styris on whether or not Shubman Gill might exchange Shikhar Dhawan as Rohit Sharma’s opening companion

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Scott Styris reckons Shubman Gill could be higher fitted to the No. 3 place in India’s ODI batting order as a substitute of changing Shikhar Dhawan as opener.

Gill was the standout Indian batter within the latest ODI collection towards the West Indies and Zimbabwe, bagging back-to-back Player of the Series awards. Dhawan additionally gave a good account of himself within the two collection andstrung collectively a couple of wonderful partnerships with Gill within the 4 ODIs they opened collectively.

During an interplay on the Sports 18 present ‘Sports Over the Top’, Styris was requested about the potential for Gill changing Dhawan as Rohit Sharma’s opening companion in ODIs. He replied:

“That is such a tough question, and the reason I say that is because you have got four or five players who can all open and do a terrific job. Maybe Shubman Gill has to bide his time a little bit or as we saw, No. 3 might be a spot for him.”

Styris added that a number of elements should be taken into consideration earlier than making the decision. The former New Zealand all-rounder defined:

“The question you have is do (is) you simply pick on who is in best form at that time, or does what they have done in the past count for anything, what they have done in the ICC events. All of these things come into the equation.”

Shikhar Dhawan topped the runs for the 2nd consecutive ICC Champions Trophy (2013 & 2017); both of which were in England / Wales #CT17 https://t.co/5aRznq3VyS

Dhawan enjoys an distinctive document in ICC occasions. The veteran opener and Rohit Sharma are probably the most profitable pairs in ODI historical past, having amassed 5170 runs at a wonderful common of 45.35 in 116 innings.

“He is putting pressure on Shikhar Dhawan” – Scott Styris on Shubman Gill

Shubman Gill scored his maiden international century in the final ODI against Zimbabwe.
Shubman Gill scored his maiden worldwide century within the last ODI towards Zimbabwe.

Scott Styris acknowledged that Gill’s exploits are placing stress on Dhawan, saying:

“How much of a future do you think Shubman Gill has got? I think he has got a huge future in front of him for this Indian side. Yes is the answer; he is putting pressure on Shikhar Dhawan.”

Styris, although, feels Dhawan nonetheless has an edge over the teen. The cricketer-turned-analyst defined:

“Does he (Gill) go over the top of him (Dhawan)? I still think they love that left-handed option. There aren’t too many top-order left-handers who are taking the game by the scruff of the neck in Indian cricket as an opener, and therefore Shikhar Dhawan has that going in his favour.”

Dhawan’s presence as an opener offers the Men in Blue a much-needed left and right-handed mixture on the prime of the order. The Delhiite will, nonetheless, should be at his constant greatest to retain his place within the workforce for the ODI World Cup subsequent yr.

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