IPL 2021: ‘Shubman Gill needs to get a little busy at the crease as he seems so lazy,’ says Kevin Pietersen

IPL 2021: ‘Shubman Gill needs to get a little busy at the crease as he seems so lazy,’ says Kevin Pietersen

Kevin Pietersen and Shubman Gill

Former England cricketer Kevin Pietersen reckoned that Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) opener Shubman Gill needs to get a little busy at the crease. He added that by doing so Gill can get himself going as he currently just seems so lazy. 

The youngster has looked quite flat at the ongoing edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL). Gill has so far scored 132 runs at a below-par average and strike rate of 18.85 and 117.85 respectively. Moreover, with only 14 fours and five sixes, the right-hander has failed to make the most of the field restrictions during the powerplay overs. 

“Let’s talk a little bit about Shubman Gill because I think that guy is so good. I absolutely love him as a player. I’ve been watching him quite closely recently and I think Gill needs to get a little busy at the crease. If he can do that, he can then get himself going. He just seems so lazy,” Pietersen was quoted as saying to Star Sports.

‘Shubman Gill should get a little bit busier and more proactive’: KP

Shubman Gill
Shubman Gill

The cricketer-turned-commentator mentioned that the 21-year old needs to get a little bit busier and more proactive to fit the speed of the game. He also suggested that Gill must not miss out on attacking the loose deliveries.

“Some of his dismissals are really low and it looks like he doesn’t really fit the speed of the game. You can get very lazy and I think he’s too lazy at the moment. He’s too accommodating. I’d just like him to get a little bit busier and more proactive. Then he won’t miss those balls on his legs and start hitting them. I want to see purpose when he bats,” he added.

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