Shane Watson, the former Australian batting star, has praised India’s young opener Shubman Gill for keeping his form steady, even as the gadgets in cricket keep changing. Watson said Gill is “ridiculously talented” and that it won’t take long for him to fit in all formats of the game.
Gill has been a mainstay for India, but his T20I form after returning in September 2025 shows some worrying signs. In ten innings he made just 170 runs, averaging 24.14 with a 148.24 strike rate. In the current Australia tour, he has scored 37 not out, 5, and 15 in the first three matches of a five‑match series, showing he still needs to find his rhythm.
During a Wednesday press conference, Watson talked about the hard work a modern big‑name cricketer must do to switch between formats. “The more you play in different situations, the better you get at fine‑tuning your technique, your plans and your mindset,” he said.
The fourth T20I will be historic, as India and Australia play at Carrara Oval on the Gold Coast for the first time. Watson was thrilled about the venue, adding that the stadium offers a unique backdrop for the sport. He said it would give local fans a chance to experience a world‑class match and hoped the Indian players and fans would enjoy the venue and its surroundings.
The Gold Coast’s Carrara Oval is set to become a new cricket hotspot, and the showdown between India and Australia promises big action for fans and a boost for the city’s reputation.
Source: ianslive
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