'Sometimes, when the bowler is on top, you need to make them feel pressure,' says Shubman Gill.
India's double centurion Shubman Gill suggested that it's important to put the bowlers under pressure
Shubman Gill, India's double centurion, believes it is critical to put the bowlers under pressure.
Shubman Gill revealed his batting mantra after scoring a sublime double-century against New Zealand in the first ODI to lay the groundwork for India's 12-run victory in Hyderabad.
Shubman stood tall and smashed 208 runs to help India reach 349/8 on a batting surface where other Indian batters struggled to get going.He becomes the youngest male cricketer to score a double century in one-day internationals.The batter displayed excellent control and played risk-free shots on his 149-ball, which included 19 fours and 9 sixes.
To rebuild the Indian innings, he shared crucial partnerships with Suryakumar Yadav and Hardik Pandya, and then took the lead in small but crucial partnerships with Washington Sundar and Kuldeep Yadav. The 23-year-old said he wanted to hit the bowlers earlier, but wickets kept falling from the other end, so he was relieved to end the innings on a high note.
"I couldn't wait to get out there and do what I wanted.I wanted to bat, but sometimes you can't because wickets are falling.In the end, I had to do it "Shubman stated this during the post-match presentation.
He suggested that it's important to put the bowlers under pressure, so he avoids using dot balls."When the bowler is on top, you need to apply pressure to them. Avoid dot balls, demonstrate intent, and hit hard into the gaps. That's exactly what I was doing "He went on to say. He joined a select group of players who have scored a double century in one-day internationals, including Sachin Tendulkar, Virender Sehwag, Rohit Sharma, and Ishan Kishan.
Gill revealed that hitting sixes in the 47th over gave him the confidence to go for a double century. "I wasn't planning on going for 200, but after hitting sixes in the 47th over, I knew I could. Before that, I was just going with the flow "He stated. Shubman said it's a nice feeling when he gets a good connection with his risk-free and free-flowing shot-marking.
"I wouldn't call it a "wow" moment, but it's nice when the ball goes where you want it right away. There is definitely a sense of accomplishment.It has definitely sunk in that this is one of those things, like what dreams are made of "he stated.
