Shubman Gill is set to play for Punjab in their upcoming Ranji Trophy match against Karnataka, scheduled for January 23, 2025, at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. This match marks Gill’s return to the Ranji Trophy after two years, and he is eager to make an impact.
Recent Performance
- Shubman Gill recently faced a disappointing run in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia, where he scored only 93 runs across three Test matches, averaging just 18.60.
- His highest score during that series was 31 runs, and he is keen to regain his form, especially with India’s next series against England coming up in June.
Key Points
- Gill’s inclusion in the Punjab team is significant, particularly as he will have the opportunity to work with Wasim Jaffer, who is now the coach of Punjab and holds the record for the most runs in Ranji history.
- Currently, Punjab sits fifth in Group A and will need to secure more victories to advance to the knockout stage of the tournament.
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Shubman Gill’s return could be a positive development for Punjab, and he will aim to enhance his performance and help lead the team to success.
Gill was among those who endured a disappointing run in Australia, where he managed a highest of 31 in five innings following a return from a finger injury that kept him out of the series opener in Perth.
He averaged 18.60 for the series. He was also left out of India’s XI for the Boxing Day Test, with the team management slotting in KL Rahul at No. 3 after Rohit Sharma reverted to his opening position having initially started the series, in the second Test, in the middle order.
