‘This probably was not the best test of his ability’ - Gautam Gambhir on Shubman Gill's century in final ODI against Sri Lanka

Former India opener Gautam Gambhir has lauded youngster Shubman Gill after his third international century but also reminded that the Sri Lanka bowlers were of no match to him. He stated that the cricketer will be tested against New Zealand and Australia in the upcoming bilateral series and that’s where his performance will matter the most.

The 23-year-old smashed a terrific century in the third ODI against the Dasun Shanaka-led side. Opening the innings, he scored 116 runs off 97 deliveries and set the tone of the match in India’s favour. Later, Virat Kohli too scored a phenomenal century as India posted 390 on board at the end of their 50 overs.

During a discussion about Gill’s scintillating knock, Gambhir said that the cricketer should focus on what’s yet to come and also take his game to next level in the upcoming matches.

“This probably was not the best test of his ability and on the international stage as well. But you are not going to take it away from him. He has got a second hundred, that's what you can do. This opponent was for everyone but he has taken that opportunity with both hands."

"He will have much better opponents when it comes to New Zealand and Australia. Yes, he has started off the year really well and he would want to continue especially against New Zealand and then the four Test matches if he gets that opportunity because Rohit Sharma is coming back, and then the one-dayers against Australia,” Gambhir said on Star Sports.

Those bowling attacks will test him, especially Australia: Gambhir

The former cricketer also stated that the team management should test Gill against the formidable attack of Australia as it will help him get ready for the ODI World Cup.

“Those bowling attacks will test him, especially Australia. I am not sure about New Zealand because they do not have Tim Southee and Trent Boult. But you want to test yourself against the best, because come the World Cup if he is in your scheme of things and if he has to start, so that you get to know about your game more,” Gambhir added.

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