NEW DELHI: In a disappointing turn of events during the ongoing Ranji Trophy, two of India’s most promising young batsmen, Shubman Gill and Yashasvi Jaiswal, were dismissed cheaply, casting a shadow over their recent form and raising concerns about India’s batting depth.
Shubman Gill, returning to the Ranji Trophy after a horror series against Australia in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, continued to struggle with his form. Playing for Punjab against Karnataka at Bengaluru’s Chinnaswamy Stadium, Gill was dismissed for just 4 runs. After a tough series with the bat during India’s recent Test series, his performance in this high-profile domestic competition was eagerly anticipated.
However, Gill’s early exit has intensified concerns about his ability to find consistency, especially with the crucial international assignments on the horizon. His failure to make a mark raises questions about his readiness for the upcoming shorter formats where India is looking to stabilize its batting order.
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On the other hand, Yashasvi Jaiswal, who had a fruitful series with the bat in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, facing off against Australia, also faced an early dismissal in the Ranji Trophy. Playing for Mumbai in their match against Tamil Nadu, Jaiswal was dismissed for a mere 5 runs. His performances in the previous series had made him one of the rising stars of Indian cricket, contributing crucial runs for the team. However, his failure to convert his domestic opportunities into a significant knock in this game has put a dent in his momentum.
Both dismissals have sparked fresh discussions about India’s reliance on its star players. While Jaiswal has been a consistent performer for India, particularly in the recent Border-Gavaskar Trophy, and Gill showed flashes of brilliance in international cricket.
