Shubman Gill's T20 struggles spark expert reactions after IND vs SA

In a nail-biting match, India’s Shubman Gill faced a dramatic twist during the second T20I against South Africa. Despite the Proteas scoring 213 runs, Gill was out for a golden duck, and India crumbled to 162 all out, losing by 51 runs. Experts are buzzing about his future as vice-captain, with the World Cup on the horizon. Can he bounce back or will he stay in the duck pond?

Quick rundown

1.Shubman Gill's form is under scrutiny after a golden duck.

2.India lost to South Africa by 51 runs in New Chandigarh.

3.Experts question Gill's place with Sanju Samson on the bench.

4.Gill's struggles may stem from lack of match practice.

5.Pressure mounts on Gill with the World Cup approaching.

Gill ka pehla ball duck, Chopra ka warning: Jaiswal ready hai!
Gill ka pehla ball duck, Chopra ka warning: Jaiswal ready hai!
In a recent showdown, Shubman Gill, who decided to audition for the role of 'Duck Master' with a first-ball duck against South Africa, is feeling the heat. Aakash Chopra quipped that while vice-captains usually have a safety net, Gill's might be fraying faster than his batting average. With Jaiswal and Samson lurking, it's time for Gill to hit the gas or risk being benched. Will he rise like Iron Man or flounder like a malfunctioning robot?
08:55 am on Friday, 12 December, 2025
Aakash Chopra: Shubman Gill ki kismat ya bench? Kya hoga?
Aakash Chopra: Shubman Gill ki kismat ya bench? Kya hoga?
Aakash Chopra ne kaha: Shubman Gill ki T20I series South Africa ke khilaf hai ek khatarnaak rollercoaster ride! Ek golden duck aur 51-run ki haar ke saath, kya Gill ko opener rakhna chahiye? Sanju Samson hai tayaar, lekin sirf Tilak Varma ka 62 runs hai ek chamak! Kya Gill apne aap ko sambhal payega ya bench par baithne wala hai? Mujhe jawab chahiye!
08:20 am on Friday, 12 December, 2025
Pollock's Spell: Gill's Practice Vanished Like a Snitch
Pollock's Spell: Gill's Practice Vanished Like a Snitch
In the enchanted realm of New Chandigarh, former South African wizard Shaun Pollock cast a spell of doubt on Indian opener Shubman Gill, who faced a golden duck in the second T20I. With a neck injury leaving him rusty, and Suryakumar Yadav barely scoring five, Pollock urged the Proteas to conjure pressure on India's faltering top order, lest they vanish like a missed Quaffle.
08:30 am on Friday, 12 December, 2025
Gill faces Samson's pressure, Chopra says he’ll bounce back
Gill faces Samson's pressure, Chopra says he’ll bounce back
In the electrifying realm of T20 cricket, Shubman Gill faced a tough challenge in his first match back against South Africa! After just two balls, he was out faster than a ninja in a hurry! Former cricketer Aakash Chopra says the pressure from Samson's stellar game had Gill swinging wildly. But hey, Gill, don’t sweat it! You’ll bounce back like a true ninja, believe it!
12:10 pm on Wednesday, 10 December, 2025
Pathan ne Gill ko chetavani, Samson ready, tension badhi
Pathan ne Gill ko chetavani, Samson ready, tension badhi
Irfan Pathan ne Shubman Gill ko IND vs SA 2025 T20I series mein chetavani di; Gill ne sirf 4 run aur ek golden duck khela, isliye form par sawaal. Pathan kehte hain Sanju Samson bench se ready hai, toh Gill ko World Cup se pehle runs chahiye. Tilak Varma ka 62-run dhamaka; ab sawaal: Gill kya apna game plan wapas layega?
10:35 pm on Saturday, 13 December, 2025

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