Former India batter Sanjay Bangar has underlined the importance of clearly defining Shubman Gill ’s role at the top of the order, urging the opener to concentrate on sound cricketing shots rather than chasing big hits. Bangar believes Gill’s value lies in providing stability, especially with explosive batters like Hardik Pandya , Jitesh Sharma and Shivam Dube waiting in the middle and lower order. Speaking on JioStar, Bangar said Gill should be entrusted with seeing off the new ball, managing difficult overs and absorbing early pressure in tight or low-scoring contests. “I’d clarify his role: there’s no need for big shots. Stick to proper cricketing strokes when you have so many fast scorers behind you. Lay the platform, particularly in crunch situations or low-scoring games. Ind

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