Inside India nets: Intent, big sixes and footwork, Gill's plan against spin
Indian cricket captain Shubman Gill is refining his batting technique against spin bowling during practice sessions in Colombo. Despite recent performance struggles, he remains committed to an aggressive approach against spinners.
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TimesofIndia.com in Colombo: Team India captain Shubman Gill stepped out off the 28th delivery he faced in Galle and followed it up with an early sweep in the second innings. While the connection wasn't ideal when he looked to go downtown against Prabath Jayasuriya, he misjudged the length a bit while attempting a sweep off the stumps against the same bowler. Not the kind of start he would have liked to the tour, but the twin failures in the series opener haven't triggered any panic and Gill is sticking to the plan.During his first hit at the Sinhalese Sports Club in Colombo, Gill was in the mood and was severe against the trio of Ravindra Jadeja, Manav Suthar and Saransh Jain. The right-hander kept stepping out of the crease and launched plenty into the stands.
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