"I don't think there is a problem with youngsters being not humble": Shubman Gill

In an exhilirating display brimming with thrilling talent, Yashasvi Jaiswal has truly seized his opportunity on the cricketing stage. Opening the innings, Jaiswal has amassed a remarkable 546 runs, including double centuries in consecutive Tests, propelling him to the apex of the run-scoring charts in this series. Following the second match in Visakhapatnam, skipper Rohit Sharma had expressed his desire for Jaiswal to maintain humility and capitalise on his exceptional start to his career. 

However, Shubman Gill offered a nuanced perspective, accentuating the importance of contribution to the team over scrutinizing individuals based on the level of attitude on show. With seasoned players like Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah absent, young talents are presented with a golden chance to showcase their skills on the grandest stage. Gill cited Sarfaraz Khan's debut Test performance, where he notched twin fifties in Rajkot, as a prime example of seizing the moment. 

"I don't think there is a problem with youngsters being not humble. Yashasvi Jaiswal scored double tons in back-to-back matches. You know, if you don't have it (talent), then you will not be scoring back-to-back double hundreds. Not many in world cricket have scored back-to-back double hundreds. He definitely is a sensational player. We have seen it over eight or nine Tests. I dont think there is any conscious decision, maybe Rohit bhai did not want to talk about it at that point of time (not praising Jaiswal directly)," Gill said as quoted by NDTV Sports.

"Virat bhai is not with us for the last three Tests, and yes, the absence of a player of his class makes quite a bit of a difference. But I think Sarfaraz came in and played well. So, I think players are doing well in the opportunities that they are getting." The Punjab man also said there was a certain level of desperation in the aspirants to perform because they might lose their place once the first-choice players return,” he added.

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"All the pacers have enough experience in Indian conditions": Gill

In the upcoming Ranchi Test, India will miss the services of Jasprit Bumrah, who's been rested as a part of workload management. Bumrah, the leading wicket-taker for India and overall in the ongoing five-match Test series with 17 scalps in three Tests, will be absent. Gill remained optimistic, highlighting the experience of other Indian pacers in such conditions. He pointed to Mohammed Siraj's impressive four-wicket haul in Rajkot as evidence of the team's depth and ability to make a meaningful impact despite Bumrah's absence.

"Like I talked about Virat bhai, if a player of the class of Boom bhai is not playing, any team will miss him, especially since he leads our fast-bowling attack. But if you look at it, Siraj took four wickets in crucial times in the last match. So, I think, all the pacers have enough experience in Indian conditions, especially bowling reverse-swing," he concluded.