IND vs BAN: Tamim Iqbal praises Shubman Gill after star batsman silenced critics with stunning ton on day 3 of first Test

Shubman Gill showed his class with a stunning unbeaten century on day 3 of the first test between India and Bangladesh at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. The young opener silenced his critics with a knock of 119 off 176 balls, which included 10 boundaries and 4 sixes. After being dismissed for a duck in the first innings, Gill showed great composure and focus as his fifth Test underlined his ability to bounce back and perform under pressure.

Tamim Iqbal praises Shubman Gill for his good batting

Tamim Iqbal emphasized the unique composure Gill displayed throughout his innings, even after reaching his century. Tamim was impressed with the way Gill maintained his composure with every ball he faced, showing incredible composure and maturity. Despite the pressure of the match, Gill’s spirit shone through, allowing him to build his innings patiently while delivering some excellent, authoritative shots. Tamim praised the way Gill approached his innings with the level-headedness often seen in experienced cricketers, which made his century all the more special.

Tamim also highlighted that even though it got a lot of attention Rishabh PantAggressive hitting, Gill’s technical mastery and calm manner caught his eye. The former Bangladesh captain particularly remembered Gill’s pull shot, calling it “unbelievable,” and praised his smooth, well-timed drive. For Tamim, the defining feature of Gill’s knock was his unwavering composure, which he found remarkable, suggesting that although he did not know Gill personally, the young Indian batsman exuded composure throughout his innings, something that clearly stood out. he.

“I think it’s calm for him. Even after reaching a century. No matter what balls he was facing, there was always a calmness about him. And I think he played some very good shots. He played a good, good innings. Yes, they are talking about Rishabh Pant, sixes and fours. But how well did Gill hit? I can’t forget the perfect shot he played yesterday. It’s unbelievable. And drive and calm. The best part was how calm it all was. To me, I don’t know him, but he seems to be a calm man,” Tamim told Jio Cinema.

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Gill’s partnership with Rishabh Pant draws attention

Gill’s outstanding century was complemented by an attacking innings from Pant, the two sharing a magnificent partnership of 167 runs from 217 balls. While Pant’s intense stroke play caught the eye, Gill’s calm approach provided the stability India needed. Together, they took India to the top, helping the hosts recover from an early deficit in their second innings and setting the stage for a declaration.

India are in a strong position after Day 3

Following centuries from Gill and Pant, India declared at 287/4, setting a mammoth target of 515 runs for Bangladesh. Despite a good start, Bangladesh ended the day at 158/4, still needing 357 runs to avoid defeat. With just two days to go, India are in control, thanks to Gill’s composure, Pant’s aggressiveness, and strong bowling throughout the day.

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