North India Statesman
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News India Live, Digital Desk: There is an earthquake in Indian cricket these days. When it comes to team selection, there is always some controversy, but this time the matter is a little more heated. The news is that the one known as the ‘Prince’ of the Indian team. Shubhman Gill (Shubman Gill) can be shown the way out of the team, while the T20 captain Suryakumar Yadav (Suryakumar Yadav) has managed to save his place despite poor form.
This news has divided cricket lovers into two groups. There’s just one question on everyone’s lips “If the rule is of performance, then why is it not the same for everyone?”
Gill’s bad phase and tough action
There is no doubt that Shubman Gill has not been able to show the magic with his bat for some time, for which he is known. Be it T20 or other formats, his drought of runs was stinging in the eyes of the selectors. Gill is considered the future of Indian cricket, but despite getting continuous opportunities, failure cost him dearly. The management has taken a tough decision and decided to drop him, so that he gets time to improve his form in domestic cricket.
Till now everything seems fine, because in cricket it is said “You are as good as your last inning.”
But then why show kindness to Surya?
Here lies the real crux of the dispute. If we look at the statistics, Suryakumar Yadav’s recent form has also not been anything special. His bat remained silent in many matches and he returned to the pavilion cheaply. In such a situation, it is natural to raise the question that if Gill can go out due to “bad form”, then why is Surya remaining in the team?
The biggest reason behind this is their “Captain” It is said to happen.
Cricket experts are saying in hushed tones that in Indian cricket the ‘captaincy shield’ often saves the players. Since Surya is commanding the T20 team, it is difficult for the selectors to drop him. Removing a captain midway can lower the morale of the team, perhaps thinking that he is being given a ‘long rope’ (long opportunities).
Fans said- “This is injustice”
The anger of the fans has erupted on social media. People are asking whether being the captain means that your place is guaranteed?
One user wrote, “Gil is young, he needed support. Surya is senior and is the captain, so will the rules be different for him?” This debate has come to “Double Standards”.
What is the way forward?
The message from BCCI and the selection committee is clear that there is no permanent place for anyone in the team (except maybe the captain!). This is definitely a setback for Shubman Gill, but it is not the end of his career. Many big players have returned stronger after being dropped. But the big question is still in the air, is the star power and status of Team India overshadowing the performance?
Well, cricket is a game of uncertainties. Now it remains to be seen how Gill makes his comeback and whether Surya will be able to answer his critics with the bat or will he too be punished.
