Overview
- Former pacer Varun Aaron said Gill now plays second fiddle to Abhishek Sharma, describing their partnership as fire and ice and noting Gill may find the shift unusual.
- Abhishek finished as the Australia T20I series’ highest run-scorer, with Aaron praising his adaptability after standout performances on slow Dubai pitches and fast Australian surfaces.
- India Today’s analysis shows a drop in 200-plus totals with the Abhishek–Gill opening pair, recording just one in 12 matches compared with six in 12 when Abhishek opened with Sanju Samson.
- Gill’s recent returns included 46 off 39 at Gold Coast and a proactive 29 off 16 in the rain-hit Brisbane match, underscoring his steadier tempo next to Abhishek’s burst.
- Team management’s backing remains clear, with Gill captaining India in Tests and ODIs and serving as Suryakumar Yadav’s deputy in T20Is.