Brisbane, Jan. 19 -- : Former India batsman VVS Laxman praised opener Shubman Gill for his gritty knock against Australia in the fourth and final Test at the Gabba on Tuesday.

Gill fell nine runs short of his maiden Test hundred but made sure India was right on track to win the series decider.

Laxman said Gill deserved a hundred looking at how well the opener batted on Tuesday. The former cricketer said the opener has the mental strength to handle the pressure which is a key trait.

"The way @RealShubmanGill batted today he definitely deserved a century- but I'm sure there are many that lie ahead in his future. Amazing talent and more importantly has the mental strength to handle pressure. #future #class #AUSvIND," Laxman tweeted.

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