Shubman Gill defends spinners after India's series defeat

In a recent ODI series, India faced New Zealand and lost 1-2. Captain Shubman Gill defended his spinners, Ravindra Jadeja and Kuldeep Yadav, after their tough performances. Jadeja went wicketless, while Kuldeep let in 182 runs. Gill believes that every player needs to step up, but he’s still cheering for his teammates. After all, even the best have off days!

Quick rundown

1.Gill backs Jaddu, noting he was in good batting rhythm even as others didn’t convert starts.

2.Kuldeep Yadav leaks runs and goes wicketless as NZ neutralises his spin threat.

3.Jadeja's home ODI fifty drought continues since 2013, though his fielding rhythm stays lively.

4.Batters failed to convert starts; India needs sharper finishing in high-scoring conditions.

5.Gill stresses learning and growing from the setback—time for a comeback

Shubman Gill ki fielding pe chhaya gham aur confusion!
Shubman Gill ki fielding pe chhaya gham aur confusion!
Arre bhai, Shubman Gill bola ki hamari fielding toh aise hai jaise Daya ki garba, sab kuch chhod ke bhaag jaata hai! New Zealand ne 41 runs se humko dhool chata diya, aur ab toh bhai, 2027 World Cup ki taiyari karni hai. Daryl Mitchell ne 137 runs banake sabko chakkar mein daal diya, aur Rohit bhai ki half-century toh bhool hi jao! Sudharna padega, warna Babita Ji bhi hansi udayegi!
07:55 pm on Sunday, 18 January, 2026
Kohli shines while Jadeja and Kuldeep fizzle in ODI loss
Kohli shines while Jadeja and Kuldeep fizzle in ODI loss
Yo, India faced a tough time in the 3rd ODI against New Zealand, losin' by 41 runs at Holkar Stadium. Glenn Phillips and Daryl Mitchell put on a show, droppin' 337 runs. Kuldeep Yadav struggled, but Virat Kohli brought the fire with his 54th century, givin' us hope. Jadeja? Not his day, leavin' us wonderin' if he's still got it.
06:10 pm on Sunday, 18 January, 2026
Jadeja ki aakhri entry, fans ka reaction hai zabardast!
Jadeja ki aakhri entry, fans ka reaction hai zabardast!
Arre bhai, kya baat hai! Ravindra Jadeja, wo all-rounder jo chhakka maarne se nahi katrate, 29th over mein aaye jaise koi mehfil ka sitara! Captain Shubman Gill ne socha, ab toh aaye ga, par fans ne kaha, kyun itna intezaar? Jadeja ka form thoda kharab hai, par usne catch pakadke sabko hairaan kar diya, jaise koi shayar apni nazm suna raha ho! New Zealand ka score hai 183-3, aur Jadeja ki entry ka intezaar hai jaise baarish ka!
11:25 am on Sunday, 18 January, 2026
Gill ne spinners ko kyun kiya bhool? Rahane ki shayari suno!
Gill ne spinners ko kyun kiya bhool? Rahane ki shayari suno!
Indore ki garmi mein, balle balle, Gill ne spinners ko bhool diya, baba, 12 overs se kya hoga? Rahane ne kaha, Kuldeep aur Jadeja ka shor macha, par Gill ne pace pe daala zyada bharosa. Zaheer ne bhi bola, bhai, late aane wale Jadeja ne toh India ke options ko kiya khaali. Lekin Arshdeep ki golden duck ki baat hai, wah wah! Suno, cricket hai zindagi, har ball pe hai kahani!
04:10 pm on Sunday, 18 January, 2026
IND vs NZ 2026: Shubman Gill says missed chances cost India
IND vs NZ 2026: Shubman Gill says missed chances cost India
Yo, India was slippin' on the field in that second ODI against New Zealand at Niranjan Shah Stadium in Rajkot, takin' a seven-wicket hit. Skipper Shubman Gill kept it real, sayin' missed chances can cost ya big time. They scored 284 runs, but Mitchell cruised to 131 not out, and now the Men in Blue gotta step up before the T20 World Cup rolls around.
06:55 am on Thursday, 15 January, 2026

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