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Former Pacer Hails Shubman Gill's Match-Winning T20I Knock
8 Nov
Summary
- Varun Aaron defends Shubman Gill's 46 off 39 balls
- Gill's composed innings anchored India's highest total
- Aaron calls Gill's knock 'worth its weight in gold'

On November 8th, 2025, former Indian pacer Varun Aaron has come out in defense of Shubman Gill's crucial 46-run knock off 39 balls in India's recent T20I victory against Australia. Aaron has highlighted Gill's impressive technique and game awareness on a challenging pitch, calling his innings 'worth its weight in gold' and essential for India's T20 setup.
Gill's composed and anchoring innings played a pivotal role in India posting their highest total at the venue, which ultimately secured a significant victory for the team. Aaron has praised the young batsman's ability to adapt to the conditions and play a mature innings, providing the much-needed stability at the top of the order.
The former pacer's comments come as a strong endorsement of Gill's growing stature in the Indian T20I team. With his recent performance, Gill has further cemented his place in the side and demonstrated his value as a reliable top-order batsman capable of delivering in crunch situations.




