Mumbai: Indian opener Shubman Gill on Wednesday retired hurt on 79 after suffering cramps on his left leg during the World Cup semifinal clash against New Zealand. The right-hander returned in the final over of the innings and remained unbeaten on 80 as India made 397/4 after opting to bat.
Gill dazzled with his array of strokes but severe cramps forced the 24-year-old to leave the field in the 23rd over.
Before he limped off the field, Gill played an outstanding knock that came off 65 balls with eight fours and three sixes, forging two vital stands with his senior partners Rohit Sharma (47) and Virat Kohli.
Having played the role of a perfect second fiddle to a rampaging Rohit, who hit a 29-ball 47 with four sixes and as many boundaries, Gill picked up gradually to make a strong contribution himself. The two added 71 for the first wicket.
After India lost Rohit late in the powerplay, Gill joined forces with Kohli to put on another 94-run second-wicket stand before he retired hurt.
