Former Australian cricketer Shane Watson has praised Shubman Gill's batting technique and expressed confidence that the young Indian player will soon master all three formats of cricket. Gill recently received the Test and ODI captaincy roles for India and serves as vice-captain in T20 matches under Suryakumar Yadav. Watson described Gill as a ridiculously talented batter with excellent technique, suggesting that his high skill level will enable him to adapt quickly across formats. While acknowledging that format transitions require time and trial-and-error adjustments, Watson believes Gill's talent will help him navigate these challenges efficiently. Despite a strong England tour where Gill scored 754 runs across ten innings, his recent performances have been mixed. His scores in the Asia Cup and ongoing series against Australia have been modest, though Watson remains optimistic about Gill's future development as a three-format player.
Watson Confident in Gill's Rapid Format Adaptation
Watson highlighted that every cricketer needs time to adjust to different scenarios and playing conditions through trial-and-error. He emphasized that Gill possesses amazing technique and extraordinary talent, which will significantly reduce his adaptation period. The former Australian player noted that switching between formats presents genuine challenges, but increased match experience will make Gill more comfortable. Watson explained that players must make small adjustments to technique, game plans, and mindset for each format to perform optimally. Despite Gill's recent struggles in the Asia Cup (127 runs in seven matches) and limited scores against Australia, Watson remains convinced that Gill's exceptional abilities will soon establish him as a capable performer across all cricket formats.
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