Gill, already India\u2019s captain in ODIs and Tests, is the vice-captain in T20Is, where Suryakumar Yadav leads the team. But Gill\u2019s returns since coming back into the T20I team from the Asia Cup have raised questions. In 14 T20I innings this year, Gill has scored just 263 runs, while averaging 23.9 and the strike rate standing at 142.93, without a single fifty to show so far.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
With the five-game T20I series between India and South Africa currently standing at 1-1, the focus shifts to Gill\u2019s form ahead of the game in Dharamsala. \u201cI\u2019d clarify his role: no need for big shots\u2014stick to proper cricketing strokes with so many quick scorers behind you.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cLay the platform, especially in crunch situations or low-scoring games. India need a batter who can tackle tough overs, handle the new ball and survive early breakthroughs like Shubman\u2019s dismissal on the first ball,\u201d said Bangar on JioStar.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
With the five-game T20I series between India and South Africa currently standing at 1-1, the focus shifts to Gill\u2019s form ahead of the game in Dharamsala. \u201cI\u2019d clarify his role: no need for big shots\u2014stick to proper cricketing strokes with so many quick scorers behind you.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
After the game is over in Dharamsala, India, and South Africa will play two remaining games of the series at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow and Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on December 17 and 19, respectively.<\/p>\r\n\r\n