NEW DELHI: India's fast bowler Avesh Khan has praised Shubman Gill's leadership, calling him a "bowler's captain." Avesh highlighted Gill's supportive captaincy, which played a significant role in helping him take key wickets in the ongoing T20I series against Zimbabwe.
In the third T20I match held in Harare, Gill top-scored with a 49-ball 66, setting a 183-run target for Zimbabwe. Avesh contributed with figures of 2 for 39, leading to India's 23-run victory and a 2-1 series lead.
Avesh appreciated Gill's leadership style during a post-match interview with Sony Sports. He emphasized how Gill grants bowlers freedom and steps in with his plans when needed.
"Shubman Gill is a bowler's captain. He gives a lot of freedom to the bowlers. He gives them a chance to set their own fields. He always backs you if you are executing your plans," Avesh said. "If things go slightly awry and you get hit, he brings his own plan and tells you what needs to be done. That always helps a lot. He has contributed to me getting one or two wickets."
Avesh also discussed his approach to bowling and his flexibility during different game phases.
"Whenever I talk to the captain, I tell him that I have no preferences about when to bowl, that he can make me bowl anytime and I am always ready. I always bowl with the attitude to pick up wickets for the team," he added.
3rd T20I: India secure 23-run win over Zimbabwe
Avesh has been a standout performer for India in the series, securing six wickets at an economy rate of 7.54 in the first three games. His best performance came in the second game, where he achieved figures of 3/15, contributing significantly to India's 100-run victory.
In the third T20I, Shubman Gill's solid batting efforts and Avesh Khan's critical wickets were pivotal in India taking a 2-1 lead in the five-match series against Zimbabwe.
The TOI Sports Desk excels in a myriad of roles that capture the ...
Read MoreThe TOI Sports Desk excels in a myriad of roles that capture the essence of live sporting events and deliver compelling content to readers worldwide.
From running live blogs for India and non-India cricket matches to global spectacles featuring Indian talents, like the Chess World Cup final featuring Praggnanandhaa and the Badminton World Championships semifinal featuring HS Prannoy, our live coverage extends to all mega sporting events. We extensively cover events like the Olympics, Asian Games, Cricket World Cups, FIFA World Cups, and more.
The desk is also adept at writing comprehensive match reports and insightful post-match commentary, complemented by stats-based articles that provide an in-depth analysis of player performances and team dynamics.
We track news wires for key stories, conduct exclusive player interviews in both text and video formats, and file content from print editions and reporters. We keep track of all viral stories, trending topics and produce our own copies on the subjects.
We deliver accurate, engaging, and up-to-the-minute sports content, round the clock.
Read Less