While promising batter Shubman Gill is doubtful for India’s opening encounter against formidable Australia in the ongoing ICC ODI World Cup 2023, wicketkeeper-batsman Ishan Kishan is likely to take his place as an opener.
However, former Australia captain Aaron Finch feels that even though Rohit and Co. are well equipped with more than formidable reinforcements, Ishan cannot offer what Gill brings to the table.
“What is going to stand out in this World Cup is the depth of these squads. Most teams are going with an idea what their ideal XI is but that doesn’t always go to plan. There are injuries, fatigue as it’s a long tournament. Still, India would be pretty comfortable. The difference will be the fear factor Shubman Gill puts into the Australian team,” said Finch during an interview.
“Gill is someone who Australia at times really struggle to bowl to in any format because he has no weaknesses. He is somebody who can hit your best balls. He dominates spin, left-arm pacer, right-arm pace so I think that will be the only difference. Australia will be a little more comfortable bowling to Ishan Kishan in the Powerplay,” he added.