‘You can already see the difference’ – Twitter delighted after Shubman Gill’s return for 3rd Test

Shubman Gill. (Photo Source: Twitter)

The wait is finally over for India’s young batting sensation Shubman Gill after he was named in the playing eleven for his side’s third Test against Australia in Indore. Fans were delighted after getting their wish as under-fire Indian opener KL Rahul failed to make the cut for the third game of the series.

Shubman Gill’s inclusion in the side became increasingly certain after KL Rahul failed to impress in the second Test in Delhi. While Rahul’s place in the side came under scrutiny from the fans and experts alike, the 23-year-old’s absence from the playing eleven frustrated a fair few. Gill has been in rollicking form in white ball cricket since the turn of the year and is expected to replicate the same in the longest form of the game.

While Gill’s inclusion in the playing eleven for the Indore Test was on expected lines, the team management caught everyone by surprise after resting the in-form Mohammed Shami for the third Test. Veteran Indian pacer Umesh Yadav, who recently mourned the demise of his father, has been drafted in the eleven in place of Shami.

India’s victory in Delhi meant that the hosts retained the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, leaving an uphill task for the visiting Aussie side. The visitors, who are led by Steve Smith in the absence of Pat Cummins, have named Mitchell Starc and Cameron Green into the playing eleven after they recovered form their respective injuries.

While Starc replaces his regular skipper in the team, Green has been drafted into the team ahead of veteran opening batter David Warner, who struggled in the last two Test matches of the series.

Here is how Twitter reacted to Shubman Gill replace KL Rahul for Indore Test:

Shubman Gill replaces KL Rahul in indore test

Venkatesh Prasad: pic.twitter.com/isE7d3b4kx

— BII2🇮🇳 (@realbii2) March 1, 2023

You can already see the difference between Shubman Gill and KL Rahul – the intent.

— Satwik Behera (@SatwikBehera) March 1, 2023

KLRahul – Two matches – 115 Balls – 1 Boundary…

Shubman Gill – 12 Balls – 3 Boundaries… pic.twitter.com/qF3ACt2o2D

— Naaku Teliyadhu Ra (@naakuteliyadhu) March 1, 2023

Shubman Gill in for KL Rahul. Umesh Yadav in for Shami. #INDvAUS pic.twitter.com/5i5FujvEOe

— Anand Vasu (@anandvasu) March 1, 2023

Happy with India’s changes?

Shubman Gill 🔁 KL Rahul
Mohammed Shami 🔁 Umesh Yadav #INDvAUS pic.twitter.com/J5ZTufu0vy

— CricTracker (@Cricketracker) March 1, 2023

Chalo guys shubman gill is playing. The day for which we waited for so long 🙏 pic.twitter.com/I1vM6ndNqY

— Shakti Man 💥 (@IamShaktiMann) March 1, 2023

This pic of Shubman Gill hits hard 🔥 pic.twitter.com/UXFjg4bWJ0

— Pradeep (@shortarmjab77) February 28, 2023

Finally it’s Shubman Gill in the XI @ShubmanGill
Umesh replaces Shami #IndvAus

— Vikrant Gupta (@vikrantgupta73) March 1, 2023

After a long time, we are finally going to see Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill as the opening pair in Tests again. 😁 pic.twitter.com/GpaSGQVZKL

— Vishal. (@SPORTYVISHAL) March 1, 2023

Shubman Gill In Playing XI

— Vaibhav Bhola 🇮🇳 (@VibhuBhola) March 1, 2023