Bengaluru: The Duleep Trophy 2024 kicked off with great excitement on 5th September, and all eyes were on the young and talented players. However, during the match between India A and India B, it wasn’t just Shubman Gill’s performance that grabbed attention. The India A captain, known for his remarkable batting skills, became the talk of the town for a rather unusual reason – his taped jersey.
Why Was Shubman Gill Wearing a Taped Jersey?
Shubman Gill, who captains India A, was seen on the field wearing a jersey with tape covering part of the back. This unusual sight led to a lot of buzz on social media, with fans speculating about the reason behind it. Though no official reason has been provided, many believe that Gill was probably wearing someone else’s jersey with a different number. To avoid confusion, he used tape to cover the number. It’s important to note that Gill’s official jersey number is 77, and the taped number likely didn’t match his.
The Match Between India A and India B
As for the match itself, Shubman Gill won the toss and opted to bowl first. India B faced some tough bowling from India A but managed to end the first day with 202 runs for the loss of 7 wickets after 79 overs. The star of the day was Mushir Khan, who played an incredible innings and remained unbeaten with a century, scoring 105 runs. Navdeep Saini also provided support with 29 runs and remained not out by the end of the day.
While fans eagerly awaited Shubman Gill’s batting, the jersey incident added an extra layer of curiosity to an already thrilling day of cricket. The Duleep Trophy 2024 has certainly started with some interesting moments both on and off the field, and fans are excited to see what more it will bring.
