IND vs ZIM: Why is 'Shubman Gill selfish' trending despite Team India's 4-1 series win over Zimbabwe?

After losing the first match of the series, fresh off winning the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024, the Indian team made a strong comeback to win the next four games on the trot, taking the 5-match series 4-1. In the 5th and final T20I against Zimbabwe at the Harare Sports Club, the Men in Blue won by 42 runs after being asked to bat first and posting 167 runs.

Mukesh Kumar claimed 4 wickets, while Shivam Dube took two. Tushar Deshpande, Washington Sundar, and Abhishek Sharma each picked up one, sealing the deal for the visitors. Amid the celebrations, what trended on X (formerly known as Twitter) was "Shubman Gill is selfish." So why was this trending?

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According to fans, he played a selfish innings in the 4th T20I, preventing Yashasvi Jaiswal from reaching his century by prioritizing his half-century. Some also say he forced Abhishek Sharma to bat at one down despite Sharma scoring a century previously, instead of shifting himself down the order. Many also pointed out how Ruturaj Gaikwad, despite performing well, was dropped for the last game.

Regarding the 5th match, Team India saw Sanju Samson (58 off 45) form a partnership with Riyan Parag after Yashasvi Jaiswal was bowled for 12 off 5, Shubman Gill departed for 13 off 14, and Abhishek Sharma went for 14 off 11. Shivam Dube (26 off 12), who was dropped by Sikandar Raza, was run out on the same delivery due to a miscommunication with Rinku Singh (11 off 9). Washington Sundar faced just one ball and scored a single.

For Zimbabwe, Blessing Muzarabani picked up two wickets, while skipper Sikandar Raza started the day by drawing the first blood. Richard Ngarava and Brandon Mavuta also picked up one each.

Teams:

India (Playing XI): Shubman Gill(c), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson(w), Riyan Parag, Rinku Singh, Shivam Dube, Washington Sundar, Ravi Bishnoi, Tushar Deshpande, Mukesh Kumar

Zimbabwe (Playing XI): Wessly Madhevere, Tadiwanashe Marumani, Brian Bennett, Dion Myers, Sikandar Raza(c), Johnathan Campbell, Faraz Akram, Clive Madande(w), Brandon Mavuta, Richard Ngarava, Blessing Muzarabani

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