India, Nov. 5 -- Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan has highlighted that Shubman Gill needs to remain alert, with Sanju Samson and Yashasvi Jaiswal waiting in the wings, as the vice-captain has struggled to maintain consistency at the top of the batting order. Shubman has yet to score a half-century since marking his T20I comeback at the Asia Cup. The right-handed batter was promoted to open the innings, with Samson moving down the order to the middle to make room for the vice-captain at the top.

The 26-year-old has found it difficult to cope with the Australian pace attack during the ongoing tour, failing to deliver a significant innings. Despite multiple opportunities at the top of the order, he has yet to make a meaningful impact, ...