“600 runs and he’s done for the series.”
That’s what Ben Duckett had to say to Shubman Gill during the Lord’s Test. Back then, it felt like a cheeky sledge — but now? It’s starting to feel more like a curse.
Because Gill’s form has vanished so quickly, even his own shadow refuses to walk out with him to the crease, saying, “I don’t associate with strangers.”
He had racked up 585 runs in the first two Tests, threatening to rewrite the record books. But ever since? Absolute silence. For a batter who began the series like a Bollywood hero, it feels like someone flipped the script halfway — and suddenly, the star lost his role.
It all started in the 3rd Test, when Gill lost his cool over the English openers. To be fair, the hosts did try to burn time in order to not face an extra over before the close of play. That irked Gill, and he went after them. His action had a reaction, and England too sledged India throughout the match, and the visitors eventually lost the contest.
After being dismissed for 16 in the first innings of the 3rd Test, it looked like a one-off. But then, ever since Gill picked that fight, it’s like his switch got flipped to 'off'.
Scores of 6 and 12 followed that incident. Fans began to wonder — did Gill’s sudden shift from his usual calm self to an aggressive avatar actually trigger his downfall?
Some cricketers thrive on fire — think Virat Kohli or Mohammed Siraj. But others are driven by composure — Rahul Dravid comes to mind.
And Gill? He was like a Himalayan breeze with a cover drive — smooth, serene, almost untouchable. Now, watching him act in contrast to his own personality feels strange. Like a panda trying to roar like a tiger — fascinating, but also, deeply confusing.
At one point, it felt like Gill could even break the 1000-run mark in this series. But today, he looks completely derailed — and unfortunately, he may have no one but himself to blame.
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