New Delhi, Nov. 24 -- Shubman Gill was unnecessarily dragged into picture after Sai Sudharsan managed just 15 runs in the first innings of the ongoing second Test against South Africa in Guwahati on Monday. With no Shubman Gill, a lot was expected from Sudharsan at no.3 to hold the Indian innings after South Africa posted 489 in their first essay.

But Sudharsan managed to play just 40 balls in the middle before being brilliantly caught by Ryan Rickelton, who grabbed the ball in two attempts at the mid-wicket region. The dismissal of Sudharsan didn't go well with the fans, who called the southpaw's place in the Test team is because Gill's quota. Notably, both Gill and Sudharsan represent Gujarat Titans.

While Gill is the Gujarat Titans i...