Pathan’s Advice to Shubman Gill: Embrace Your Timing-Based Game

Irfan Pathan, a respected former India all-rounder, has commended Shubman Gill for regaining his batting form and consistency. Pathan’s key advice to the young cricketer is to steadfastly adhere to his inherent playing style, which is rooted in impeccable timing and precise execution. Gill showcased this renewed fluency in the closing matches of the T20I series against Australia, a series India ultimately won. After a somewhat subdued start to his ODI captaincy stint and a few muted T20 performances, Gill rediscovered his touch in the latter half of the Australian tour. In the fourth T20I, played on a challenging Queensland ground, the right-handed batter scored a vital 46 runs from 39 deliveries. This anchoring innings was instrumental in setting up a 48-run win and giving India a crucial series advantage. Gill continued his impressive display in the fifth and final T20I, remaining unbeaten on 29 from just 16 balls, a knock laced with six boundaries and a high strike rate. Pathan lauded Gill’s ability to read the game and adapt, calling it his superpower. He specifically advised Gill to always rely on his timing, stating it as the foundation of his unique batting prowess. Despite facing scrutiny upon his return to the T20I squad as vice-captain, Gill’s recent composed innings have reaffirmed his value to the team’s batting order. His consistent performances across formats highlight his importance in India’s long-term white-ball strategy.