In the ongoing ODI series against West Indies, India’s Shubman Gill has impressed one and all with his strokeplay.
The right-hander has looked million-dollar while batting at the top in the first two games. However, he has failed to convert his starts into a significant score.
While Gill slammed 64 off 53 balls in the series opener, he scored 43 off 49 balls in the second ODI. The 22-year-old committed a school boy error and got run-out in the first game whereas he threw his wicket away in the second match by attempting a scoop.
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Addressing the media on the eve of the third ODI, Shubman Gill rued the fact that he missed out on opportunities to slam his maiden international century.
“After getting those starts, unfortunately I couldn't convert them into a hundred and I am angry with myself for that,” Gill told reporters.
“They (the two innings) were a huge confidence booster. West Indies are a good team and we posted two good totals, one while batting first and the other while chasing. Hopefully I will go big in the third match. The kind of starts I have been getting, I will aim to convert those into big innings,” he added.
Gill further said that the surface at Queen's Park Oval has suited his batting while admitting that he has enjoyed opening the innings alongside stand-in skipper Shikhar Dhawan.
"The surfaces have suited me quite well here. There's not been much lateral movement for the fast bowlers and the new ball has been coming on nicely. It's been harder against the old ball which stops a little but overall batting here has been a really good experience. I am feeling very good, very confident about my batting.
“(It) gave me a lot of confidence. To be given to play a game for India, especially at the international level feels good. It was important for me to pay that trust back and I was happy to contribute to the team's cause. Opening the batting alongside Shikhar has been great. He has so much experience, has played all over the world and I get to learn a lot," he remarked.
Having won the first two ODIs, Team India have taken an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series. The third ODI will be played at the same venue on July 27.
