'Another Generational Talent Exposed' - Twitter reacts to debutant Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shubman Gill's cheap dismissals in 3rd T20I
Despite changing the pair, Indian openers faltered again as India lost two quick wickets in the powerplay.
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As the T20 series between West Indies and India unfolds, the third match witnessed a crucial turn of events. Following their victory in the first two matches, West Indies won the toss and elected to bat in this encounter. They managed to set a competitive target of 160 for India, after posting a respectable score of 159 on the board.
India embarked on their chase as debutant Yashasvi Jaiswal partnered with seasoned batter Shubman Gill. However, Indian opening pair's struggle in the series persisted as Jaiswal, on his debut, fell scoring mere one run, attempting an ambitious shot that found its way to the hands of Alzarri Joseph off Obed McCoy's delivery. Adding to India's woes, Gill followed suit, departing scoring just six runs in 11 balls while attempting a pull shot off Alzarri Joseph.
Faced with consistent underperformance by the opening duo, India sought a solution by altering their opening combination for this crucial match. This led to Yashasvi Jaiswal's debut, offering a fresh perspective and an opportunity to break the pattern of failures.
Despite this change, the misfortune of the Indian openers continued, mirroring the earlier matches in the series. In the series opener, Ishan Kishan and Shubman Gill could only manage to score six and three runs respectively. Similarly, in the subsequent match, Kishan scored 27 runs from 23 balls, and Gill contributed a mere seven runs from nine balls.
The Indian team's quest for a successful opening pair remains elusive, prompting fans and cricket enthusiasts to voice their concerns on social media platforms. The frustration over the underwhelming performances of the Indian openers has led to a flurry of tweets, highlighting the need for a stronger start at the top of the batting order.
As the series progresses, the struggle to establish a reliable opening pair continues to cast a shadow on India's overall performance. The team's decision to reshuffle the opening combination emphasizes their commitment to finding a winning formula. The following matches will undoubtedly be a test of their adaptability and determination to overcome this challenge.
Shubman Gill needs to be rested 😐
— Akshat Jain (@AkshatJainX) August 8, 2023
He isn't performing from past few months. He has all the talent in the world but, looks like his body needs rest.
Indian Cricket with Rituraj Gayakwad as T20i opener along with Yashasvi Jaiswal.#IndianCricketTeam#INDvsWI#ShubmanGill#BCCI pic.twitter.com/YLMGzG6aRd
Sadly, Yashasvi Jaiswal falls for just 1in his #T20I debut.
— rajan mahan (@rajanmahan) August 8, 2023
Well done to those selecting #TeamIndia - they kept Jaiswal out for long enough for him to lose the momentum from his dream debut in #Test cricket!! #IndianCricketTeam https://t.co/Lb3cOzAHXw
Another Generational Talent Exposed🥵
— Kriti Singh (@Kritiitweetss) August 8, 2023
Yashasvi Jaiswal 1(2) 🥵🔥 #WIvsIND #WIvIND #INDvWI #INDvsWI #ShubmanGill #HardikPandya pic.twitter.com/n0Mymm0E3U
India losing wicket in 3rd t20,
— vikrant gupta Cricket expert academy (@Babariazam) August 8, 2023
First Yashasvi Jaiswal now gill
India fans - #INDvsWI pic.twitter.com/JeMU8Xlwyr
Not an ideal debut for Yashasvi Jaiswal! 💔
— Dipanjan Chatterjee (@I_am_DipC) August 8, 2023
He departs for just 1.
📷: Jio Cinema #YashasviJaiswal #WIvIND #CricketTwitter pic.twitter.com/XKcYdewkFK
Shubman Gill is the most overrated batter who got hype just after few good innings on flat tracks, now getting exposed badly outside Ahmadabad
— SAAD 🇵🇰 (@SaadIrfan258) August 8, 2023
Have to feel for the poor state of Indian Cricket, if this is their best.. 🤐 pic.twitter.com/sSQk9cyXmL
#T20I #INDvsWI
— 👌👑🌟🌶️ (@superking1816) August 8, 2023
Shubman Gill outside Ahmedabad is just another Babar Azam in t20is pic.twitter.com/fg1pBx0AP9
Do you guys really think Shubman Gill deserve more chances than Ruturaj Gaikwad in international cricket ?
— Mr. Villa 🖤 (@LuccyDevil) August 8, 2023
Gill with another failure 👏 pic.twitter.com/bi4vhRgzq6
Give me Freedom
— Ehtisham Siddique (@iMShami_) August 8, 2023
Give me Fire
Give me Ahmedabad Highways or may I retire? Shubman Gill#INDvsWI | #WIvsIND | #INDvWI pic.twitter.com/JLBbcCMrMU
Shubman Gill pic.twitter.com/VkrIH5cyFt
— Dr Gill (@ikpsgill1) August 8, 2023
Shubman Gill pic.twitter.com/C6qTBgV7Se
— Desi Bhayo (@desi_bhayo88) August 8, 2023
Shubman Gill #INDvsWi #ShubmanGill
— VK (@ag38867945) August 8, 2023
In Ahemdabad Outside pic.twitter.com/b1EgZ9HSWF
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