IND vs ENG / Shubhaman Gill's strategy exposed, why is this player in the team?

IND vs ENG: Two days of the Manchester Test have been completed, and both the teams are still tied. But in the meantime, questions have started being raised on the captaincy and decisions of Indian captain Shubman Gill. Not only is his batting lacking, but some of the decisions taken on the field are also beyond anyone's understanding. Especially, on the second day when the Indian team was bowling, a decision by Gill surprised everyone. What did Gill want to prove by not bowling to Washington Sundar?

India's first innings: only 358 runs

The Indian team's first innings in the Manchester Test was reduced to just 358 runs. Sai Sudarshan scored the most runs by scoring 61 runs in 151 balls. Apart from him, Yashasvi Jaiswal and Rishabh Pant scored half-centuries, but no batsman could reach a century. The lack of consistency in the Indian batting was clearly visible, and captain Gill's bat also remained silent. With this score, India gave England a chance to bowl, but here too Gill's decisions surprised everyone.

Why did Washington Sundar not get to bowl?

During England's batting on the second day, India bowled 46 overs, but Washington Sundar was not given a single over. England openers Jack Crowley and Ben Duckett made a strong partnership of 166 runs, which was broken by Ravindra Jadeja. Despite this, Gill did not give his second spinner Sundar a chance to bowl. This decision raises many questions. Has Sundar been selected only as a batsman? If so, then why were pure batsmen like Karun Nair or Abhimanyu Easwaran not given a chance? And if a spinner was needed, Kuldeep Yadav could have been a better option.

Questions on Sundar's role

What was the purpose of including Washington Sundar in the team? If he is playing as a batsman, then his batting performance has also been average. And if he is an all-rounder, then why was his bowling not used? Who knows, Sundar could have taken one or two wickets and put India in a better position. This decision of Gill is beyond comprehension and is being considered a strategic mistake.

What next?

At present, both the teams are at par in the match, but India's position looks a bit weak. The third day's play will now decide in which direction the match will go. All eyes are on Gill's captaincy and his decisions. Will he be able to make India comeback with his strategic decisions, or will this test prove to be more challenging for him? Only time will tell.