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Shubman Gill fails in Ranji Trophy, local bowler dismisses him in 5 balls
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News18•18-10-2026, 17:47
Shubman Gill fails in Ranji Trophy, local bowler dismisses him in 5 balls
- •Team India captain Shubman Gill failed miserably while playing a Ranji Trophy match for Punjab against Chhattisgarh.
- •Local Chhattisgarh bowler Ajay Jadav Mandal clean bowled Gill in just 5 balls ahead of the New Zealand tour.
- •Ajay Mandal is a 30-year-old left-arm spinner and all-rounder from the Durg district.
- •He made his Ranji debut in the 2016-17 season and has previously been part of IPL squads like Chennai Super Kings and Delhi Capitals.
- •Dismissing a high-profile player like Shubman Gill has brought Ajay Mandal into the major limelight.
Key Questions Answered
Chhattisgarh bowler Ajay Jadav Mandal dismissed India captain Shubman Gill by clean bowling him after facing just 5 balls.
The Ranji Trophy match features the Punjab team playing against Chhattisgarh at New Chandigarh.
Team India is scheduled to travel for a tour of New Zealand consisting of five T20s, five ODIs, and two Test matches starting October 22.
