Fans mercilessly troll Shubman Gill on the first day of Eng vs Ind Ind 4th Test
England vs India 4th Test Old Trafford, Manchester, began on July 23, 2025 and was accompanied by high interests and even greater tensions. Englandleading 2-1 in the five-match series, selecting first to the field, hoping that a stitch-friendly condition will reach their hands. India,captain Shubman Gillfacing the challenge of overturning a poor record in Manchester as well as drawing levels, injuries forced a major team change. The drama, already simmering from conflict in the previous test, saw its first flashpoint when Gill’s fire burned social media.
Cost error in the Ben Stokes-in-Winger at Fan Lamphoon Shubmangill
Gill’s wicket was an afternoon story, not the reason he would have wanted. I came in after a solid start Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL was satisfiedFace Gil Ben Stokes On the 50th. Stokes extended a good-length ball from the outside, and Gill chose to pay attention, protruding his front legs and not providing a shot. The ball was pinched sharply and washed down under the roll of his knee. Judgment Rod Tucker Answered in a loud, charming British voice, he raised his fingers as Gill immediately reviewed the decision. The review was never questionable. Three reds in the replay are absolutely dead. “You can’t do that to StokesAs one commentator stated, he summed up the stupidity of leaving Stokes Inducer on these helpful pitches.
The moment Gil’s wicket was confirmed, fans immediately took him to social media, expressing their frustration and disappointment. Many laughed at the Indian captain’s technique for the emotional ball, and social media was flooded with memes and sarcasm posts. The online critique chorus highlighted the growing impatience over Gill’s white man’s overwhelming score execution, especially when his leadership is extremely important in the context of the series.
Here’s how the fans responded:
The absolute poor shot from Shubman Gill Man was much better than I expected. 💔 pic.twitter.com/bzgnwvm6z2
-Dr. Yadav (@dryada5197) July 23, 2025
Definitely poor from skipper Shubman Gill. 🥲
He goes to 12 (23).#shubmangill #engvind #indvseng pic.twitter.com/lfe4xt2y7w
-Jitendra Kumar (@jitenda60203698) July 23, 2025
Shubman Gill literally followed his own “no time wasting” policy 🥲🥲#indvseng#engvind #indvstemdest #TeamIndia pic.twitter.com/pnpeyfsnhj
– Brother (@hm190533) July 23, 2025
Old habits die hard…!
Schubman Gill has been working on his flaws, but feels that Inswing’s delivery has started to bother him again! #indvstemdest pic.twitter.com/hdopwy7v2m
-Avinash Kumar Atish (@AvinashkMratish) July 23, 2025
Shubman Gill has the same fate that Graeme Smith had in the Test series against England in 2003. There were plenty of runs in the first two tests, then completely silent at BAT for the rest of the series.
– Rakesh Kumar Yadav (@ReasoneDindian) July 23, 2025
Shubman Gill Ko Sara Tendulkar Ki Buri Nazar Lag Gai Hai ..
London Vale Event K Badse #indvseng pic.twitter.com/0xsbv5acxz
-Gaurav Pandey (@gaurav5pandey) July 23, 2025
India’s replacement captain Shubman Gill is back after scoring just 12 runs.
And appropriately, it was British skipper Ben Stokes who fired him in Manchester.
The captain wins the captain.
A fiery battle at Old Trafford.
The England strike is early… pic.twitter.com/6kjnmqmduff– Ankit Rajput (@ankitku50823807) July 23, 2025
For some reason, I think Ben Stokes plays too much in Shubman Gill’s mind after what happened with the Lord’s. This issue is more mental than he is technically mental in my POV.#shubmangill𓃵 #engvind pic.twitter.com/kr7v5gamld
-Dipanjan Chatterjee (@i_am_dipch) July 23, 2025
A truly poor shot from Shubman Gill – had high hopes, this was unexpected. 💔💔 pic.twitter.com/o8cn7czuux
-jasspraet (@jasspraet96) July 23, 2025
Meet with Shubman Gill in the Gautam Gambhir dressing room#indvseng pic.twitter.com/j9chgbtscb
– Bruce Wayne (@_bruce__007) July 23, 2025
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The opener shows grit, but India lost the hold before tea
Before the dramatic exit of Gill, the Indian opener offered a disciplined batting display against disciplined English seam bowling. Haiswal and Rahul weathered early movements under the cloudy Manchester skies. With Jaiswal’s aggressive drive and Rahul’s patient accumulation, India reached 78/0 at lunchtime, reflecting both control and intention. The duo edited 94 for the first wicket. This is a stand that sets a strong foundation on a challenging surface.
But after lunch, England pulled things back. Woakes removed Rahul at 46 and Dawson broke through by rejecting Jaiswal at 58. On 2/120, Sai Sudarsan They delved into and played careful knocks while Stokes and the company continued to find movement and create pressure. But Gill’s early firing at 140/3 – just 12 runs in his name, India is on the left on his way to tea.
At intervals, India is 52 over 149/3, with Sudarsan Rishab pants Central, careful execution rate at 2.86. The opener’s efforts gave India a foothold, but the familiar mid-sudden stumbling saw the session once again belong to England’s tenacity, and Gill’s expiration remained the defining story of the day.