Vaibhav Tripathi
Ricky Ponting has showered praises on India opener Shubman Gill. On his part, Ponting commended Gill’s swagger and exceptional skills, highlighting his potential as a promising young player. In particular, the former Australian skipper singled out Gill’s ability to essay the pull shot.
Gill was the top run-getter in the just-concluded IPL 2023. In the last six months, he has also notched up a couple of Test tons, alongside scoring a double-century in an ODI, versus New Zealand.
“He looks like a terrific young guy. He’s got that bit of attitude about him as well. He’s got a bit of swagger. He has some serious class. That sort of front foot pull shot that he plays against the fast bowlers will be a shot that he’ll probably need against this Australian attack,” Ricky Ponting told the ICC webiste.