In a recent Test match against Bangladesh, Indian cricketer Shubman Gill found himself in an unenviable position, joining the ranks of Virat Kohli in an unwanted list of Indian batsmen with multiple ducks in a calendar year.
Match Overview
The incident occurred on the first day of the Chennai Test, where Shubman Gill was dismissed for an eight-ball duck by Bangladesh’s Hasan Mahmud. This was Gill’s third duck at home in 2024, placing him alongside some of India’s cricketing greats who have faced similar struggles.
The Unwanted List
Shubman Gill’s inclusion in this list is notable as it highlights the pressures and expectations placed on modern cricketers. The list of Indian batsmen with three or more ducks in a calendar year at home includes:
- Mohinder Amarnath (1983): 5 ducks
- Mansur Ali Khan Pataudi (1969): 3 ducks
- Dilip Vengsarkar (1979): 3 ducks
- Vinod Kambli (1994): 3 ducks
- Virat Kohli (2021): 3 ducks
- Shubman Gill (2024): 3 ducks
Shubman Gill’s Performance in 2024
Despite the setbacks, Shubman Gill has had a remarkable year. He scored two centuries and two fifties in the home series against England, ending as the second-highest run-getter with 453 runs. His ability to bounce back from failures and deliver match-winning performances has been commendable.
Shubman Gill has been dismissed for a DUCK for the third time in Tests this year 🫣
Virat Kohli suffered four ducks in 2021 👀#INDvBAN #INDvsBAN pic.twitter.com/5cmAjRh9xu
— Cricket.com (@weRcricket) September 19, 2024
The Chennai Test
The first day of the Chennai Test saw India struggling at 34/3, with both Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli also falling cheaply. Gill’s dismissal was particularly disappointing as he looked uncomfortable during his brief stay at the crease. Bangladesh’s bowlers, especially Hasan Mahmud, exploited the conditions well, setting up a leg-side trap that led to Gill’s downfall.
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