In 1st IND vs. AFG T20I, Aakash Chopra on Shubman Gill's dismissal says, "He was probably regretting that he had mistakenly gotten Rohit out."
Former cricketer of team India Aakash Chopra reckons Shubman Gill's regret about being responsible for Rohit Sharma's run-out might have contributed to his dismissal in the first T20I between India and Afghanistan.
Afghanistan set India a 159-run target after being asked to bat first in Mohali on Thursday, January 11. Although Rohit was run out for a duck and Gill contributed only 23 runs, the hosts registered a six-wicket win with 15 deliveries to spare to start the three-match series on a winning note.
Reflecting on the dismissal of Gill in a video shared on his YouTube channel, Chopra opined that Rohit's run-out might have been playing on his mind. He said, "I was surprised with the way Shubman Gill got out because he doesn't get out like that. He was probably regretting that he had mistakenly gotten Rohit out, and then he threw his wicket away. It was a bad shot."
The former India opener feels the youngster wouldn't have taken an overaggressive approach under normal circumstances. He explained, "He had hit a four and then another four while using his feet. Shubman Gill is someone who would have realised there that they were chasing only 160 on an extremely flat pitch and that if he continued to play steadily, he could play a 60- to 80-run match-winning knock."