Shubman Gill's Struggles Continue in IND vs ENG 3rd Test

Early Dismissal: Shubman Gill, who recently scored a century in the Hyderabad Test, suffered a setback by getting out for a nine-ball duck on Day 1 of the ongoing IND vs ENG 3rd Test at Rajkot, Gujarat.

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Team's Struggle: India faced early setbacks after opting to bat first, with both Gill and fellow opener Jaiswal falling cheaply, leaving the team struggling at 33/3.

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Promising Start: Despite Rohit Sharma's aggressive batting and the promotion of Jadeja to number five, India managed to stabilize their innings, reaching 93/3 at Lunch on Day 1 after 25 overs.

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Test Form Concerns: Despite success in limited-overs cricket, Gill has struggled to replicate his performance in Test cricket, as evident from his recent scores in the longest format.

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Recent Test Innings: In his last 12 Test innings, Gill has managed only one fifty-plus score, highlighting a concerning dip in form and consistency.

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Discomfort at Crease: Gill appeared unsettled at the crease from the beginning of his innings and eventually fell to Mark Wood's bowling, facing a disappointing early dismissal.

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Social Media Reaction: Fans on social media platforms, including X (formerly Twitter), expressed disappointment and criticism towards Gill's performance, reflecting the scrutiny faced by the young cricketer during this challenging period.

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