India, Sept. 22 -- Veteran India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin lauded Shubman Gill for his fine knock against Pakistan in the Asia Cup Super 4 match. Shubman looked in sublime touch and smashed the Pakistan bowlers all around the park with ease. He appeared in full command during his knock of 47, bringing stability and composure to the century stand he shared with Abhishek Sharma. The right-hander displayed his versatility at the crease, even pulling out a reverse sweep to highlight his range of strokes. He smashed eight boundaries, showcasing his class.

Chasing a 172-run target, which initially seemed challenging, turned into a stroll as childhood friends Shubman and Abhishek Sharma stitched together a brilliant 105-run opening partnershi...