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TOI Sports Desk | TIMESOFINDIA.COM

'Too much pressure on myself': Shubman Gill admits 'red-ball batting is a concern' after Ranji Trophy ton

NEW DELHI: India batter Shubman Gill reflected on his recent struggles in red-ball cricket following his composed second-innings century for Punjab against Karnataka in the Ranji Trophy. While his 102-run effort showcased his undeniable talent, it came in a heavy defeat as Karnataka triumphed by an innings and 207 runs.

"Red-ball batting is a concern," Gill conceded candidly. "Sometimes, I think with the red ball, in the matches that I play, I get very good 25-30 runs. I think in those moments, I put too much pressure on myself to score big runs. That’s not the way I have grown up playing my game."

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