With the India vs England 5-match Test series done and dusted, there were some events that sparked some controversy and heated moments among players as well. One such event was shared between English pacer Jimmy Anderson and Indian batter Shubman Gill.
“I said something to him like ‘Do you get any runs outside India?’ & he said ‘It’s time to retire. Then 2 balls later, I got him out.”
Anderson revealed the words exchanged.Gill – “I think it would be better for both of us to keep that chat in private.”
pic.twitter.com/sea6RfK36S— Asif Sultan (@asifsultan0783) March 13, 2024
Legendary England fast bowler James Anderson disclosed on Tuesday what he said to Indian batsman Shubman Gill during their verbal exchange in the fifth Test match between England and India in Dharamsala. Anderson, who achieved the remarkable milestone of 700 Test wickets on the third day of the match, had dismissed Gill earlier in the game.
Anderson said : “I said something to Shubman Gill, like, ‘Do you get any runs outside India?’
Gill Replied : ‘It’s time for you to retire” and Then two balls later, I got him out,”
Anderson plz also talk how Jaiswal Rohit Sharma and Gill smashed you
pic.twitter.com/8gxqvn4W05— ICT Fan (@Delphy06) March 12, 2024
Subsequently, Anderson has revealed the content of their exchange. Speaking on the BBC Tailenders Podcast, Anderson stated that he teased Gill about his performance in overseas Test matches.
Gill, who had scored a brilliant century in the match, had engaged in some words with Anderson just before reaching his milestone. However, when questioned about the exchange in a post-day press conference, Gill opted to keep the conversation private.
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