‘Last year was a breakthrough year for me in white-ball’ – Shubman Gill opens up on 2024 ambition

India’s star cricketer Shubman Gill has recently opened up about his plans for the 2024 year. Notably, the star cricketer is currently playing the five-match Test series against England, which commenced on January 25 at Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium in Hyderabad. The star cricketer aims to have a breakthrough year in Test cricket after a magnificent 2023 year in white-ball cricket.

The great batter also talked about his Test position and how much he likes batting at number three. In addition, the 24-year-old cricketer also talks about his tactical skills and the tactical approach he uses to win matches in red-ball cricket. Moreover, the opening batter is set to use his skills in Test cricket in the ongoing series.

“I like batting at three. I hope I’d be there for a long time. We are used to playing in these wickets and these conditions. It’s about trusting your defence and then to be able to pounce on the opportunity that you get to score runs. Last year was a breakthrough year for me in white-ball. This year, I believe, is going to be a breakthrough year for me in red-ball,” Shubman Gill said on Jio Cinema.

It’s all about how calm you can be and how much assessment you can do: Shubman Gill

Meanwhile, Gill revealed that he used to be calm as the opening batter. The Punjab-born cricketer recalled the first Test match against the West Indies, where Rohit Sharma and Yashasvi Jaiswal hammered the magnificent hundred as well as batted for nearly 50–60 overs to post the massive total against the hosts.

“Generally when you are opening, you are more used to going straightaway. It’s all about how calm you can be and how much assessment you can do while you are out there, and I got that quite a few times to do. In the first Test match (in West Indies), both Yashasvi and Rohit bhai both scored a century. I sat there for about 50-60 overs. If I sit out for 50-60 overs today, I would be happy,” he added further.