However, Gill's next opponent won't be easy. He will face Pakistan's skilled fast bowling where his temperament will be tested. Ahead of the highly anticipated clash, former Pakistan pacer Mohammad Amir feels that Gill is batting well because of Rohit Sharma.
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"Look at how Shubman Gill is dominating the fast bowlers. Rohit Sharma is not allowing the pressure to come up to him. He is himself taking all the pressure. You can even see in the 2023 World Cup when he took charge against the new ball himself," Amir said on the show.
Mohammad Amir with brilliant Analysis on senior players role. How Rohit comforting Shubman Gill and exactly what missing from our senior players.Amir is standout analyst in the "Hasna Mana Hai" pic.twitter.com/rA0YbWMrUg
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Rohit Sharma used to score big in the initial part of his ODI career and was known to score big hundreds. However, he has become more selfless in his approach now and is looking to be more aggressive at the top.
Mohammad Amir hails Rohit Sharma's selfless approach
Further speaking in the same video, Mohammad Amir analysed Rohit Sharma's dismissal against Bangladesh. He feels that the Indian captain could have scored a half-century quite easily but still decided to risk his wicket in an attempt to put pressure on the opposition.
"When your senior players take responsibility for taking the youngsters with them and how to settle them, it is the responsibility of every senior player within a team. This is why Shubman Gill is playing so well," he noted.
Shubman Gill takes India to win
While India were in a spot of bother at one point, Gill ensured to stay till the end to see his side home. Skipper Rohit Sharma gave India a good start at the top with a quickfire 41 off 36 balls with 7 fours.
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