AUS vs IND: Gautam Gambhir holds a ‘serious talk’ with struggling Shubman Gill ahead of 4th T20I; video goes viral

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The ongoing India tour of Australia have already seen momentum shift across the first three T20Is, with the series currently level at 1-1. As the squads trained at Carrara Oval ahead of the fourth match, one moment stood out more than warm-ups or drills.

Shubman Gill, who has struggled to find consistency since returning to the T20I format, was pulled aside by head coach Gautam Gambhir for an extended discussion during practice. The video of the exchange circulated widely, prompting debate among fans and analysts. Gill, now India’s captain in Tests and ODIs, has been under scrutiny due to his recent returns with the bat. With Yashasvi Jaiswal waiting on the bench, each innings for Gill carries added weight. The fourth T20I presents a chance for him to regain rhythm and reaffirm his role at the top.

The discussion between Gambhir and Gill was long, quiet, and purposeful, captured during a training session but offering no audio, only body language. It wasn’t animated nor visibly emotional, suggesting it was technical, rhythm-based or mindset-focused rather than disciplinary. Gambhir, who has emphasized clarity in player roles since taking charge, has shown across squads that communication is constant and individual-centric.

Gautam Gambhir and Shubman Gill were seen having a long intense discussion during the practice session.

The chat possibly about Gill’s T20 form, reflected his eagerness to improve and learn. With his work ethic and hunger to bounce back Gill looks determined to regain top form…

— GillTheWill (@GillTheWill77) November 5, 2025

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In the last ten T20I innings since his comeback at the Asia Cup 2025, Gill has scored just 184 runs at an average of 23 with a strike rate of 146, numbers that don’t reflect his proven ability or past upward trajectory. His highest score during this phase remains 47, and his ODI form hasn’t helped either, with only 43 runs across three recent matches against Australia.

The broader metrics show potential, 31 T20Is for 762 runs at an average of 28.22 and a strike rate of 140.85, including one hundred and three fifties, but the lack of a notable innings in the last 13 outings is hard to ignore. In the ongoing series, Gill’s scores read 37*, 5 and 15, with the first innings showing promise before rain cut short the game in Canberra. With Jaiswal fitting the aggressive role India has leaned toward in T20Is, Gill’s selection automatically shifts expectations. This is less about ability and more about timing, when a player known for class hits a rough phase, every innings becomes a question and every dismissal a reference point.

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