Fans brutally troll Shubman Gill’s India when the British opener digs out at Headingley on the fifth day
The last day began with high hopes IndiaDefending a formidable 371-run target on the lead pitch. But what followed was the completely dominant display of open batting from batting. Zack Crawley and Ben DuckettWho neutralized the threat Jasprit Bumrah And CO with skill and confidence. The duo competed in the first century stands within the 25th over, scoring in more than four times, even denying India’s sense of breakthrough. As England Without losing, they marched past 100, and were exposed to visible pressure on the debutant captain. Shubman Gill. At lunchtime, the UK had all the wickets intact and got on track for a historic pursuit, requiring 254 more runs.
Zak Crawley and Ben Duckett Masterclass are ignorant of India
Duckett and Crawley coordinated the batting clinic and treated the morning session like a limited-edition obabar run chase. The offensive and innovative Duckett grew fifty balls out of just 66 balls, passing the boundary behind the point, increasing the accuracy of the surgical procedure midway through the outside. Crawley played the anchor, tweaked the singles, punishing too many stuff. The pair perfectly complemented each other, making 100 runs in under 25 overs without taking too much risk.
Their footwork Rabindra Jadaja It was crucial and never allowed the spinner on his left arm to settle. The pace bowler had little effect and rotated, Mohamed Shiraji Prasidi Krishan, who was a whim, was expensive, Shardul Thakur It has almost no effect. Even Bamura, India’s finest weapon, could not draw life from the pitch. The slow outfield and fast hands made the England opener ticking the scoreboard and continuing to put solid pressure on the hosts. The UK’s positive intentions and shot choices proved how much batting-friendly conditions were, even on day 5.
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The leadership that sparked the Shubman Gill fire as strategy failed
As England steadily closed its target, questions were asked to the Gil captain in his first Test, leading India. Critics and viewers alike pointed to his responsive field arrangement, allowing singles freely, and putting no pressure on England as they cruised. Despite India having a considerable cushion, Gill has not tried unconventional fields or tried to revive Bumra with a short burst. His handling of Jadeja was also inexplicable, and used in short spells and attack fields. If Gill was trolled for his tactics, the Indian bowlers were hammered for their execution. Bumra looked tired, and under the bowl, Shiraj was unstable, Krishna leaked the boundaries and Shardur had little effect. The consensus is clear, and India was not merely abolished, they were thought and out. Bowling lacked poison and no fans spared.
Here’s how the fans responded:
The extremely poor captain from Shubman Gill opposed to winning 460+ in one inning when conditions were cloudy, just like one inning.
And now, as England chases Big 371, Gill is still playing in the Cerry defensive field. Virat hates all this at home.
-Rajiv (@rajiv1841) June 24, 2025
The session is nearing the end of Crawley, with Duckett still there, breaking down an Indian bowler. Changes in bowling, field placement, and changes in cries from fielders either also did not work in India.
– Sports sync (@moiz_sports) June 24, 2025
What’s frustrating is that I’m not confident about seeing this bowling attack. I think India still had shots, even if things looked bad before. But this is not the current setup. Baki Jaisa Gill Bol rha “Ek Side Mohammad Dusre Side Krishna” Wahi Bachaye Inhe AB
-Jahaz (@oye_jahaz) June 24, 2025
I’ve just started watching cricket
There’s no bad bowling by India, wrong lines and lengths, even bowling to the field 😲
-priralv nagpal (@apurvnagpal) June 24, 2025
This game is slipping down towards the head. Better bowling by India supports the bowl more than the first dig, but better batting by England.
-PrakashRenkar (@pakachka) June 24, 2025
Bumura is planning to suffocate again today.
-. (@chixxrets) June 24, 2025
Why not Jadeja Bowling? Why Takuru bowling? Prasidh Krishna ran on the fifth day pitch with 5.75. Absolutely brainless captain.
-KushalMehra (@kushal_mehra) June 24, 2025
Shardul and Prasidh bowling, like the sixth and seventh bowlers who have to complete four overs in the T20 due to one of the frontline bowlers breaking down.
– Gaurav Sethi (@boredcricket) June 24, 2025
Why did a mediocre player like Prasidh Krishna get selected for the test team when there were bowlers like Arshdeep Singh in the pipeline? #indvseng
-AnimeshSingh (@animeshingh_) June 24, 2025
Ball in a one-place challenge, feat. Prashidi Krishna.
– Gurkirat Singh Gill (@gurkiratsgill) June 24, 2025
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