Bhubaneswar, Jan. 6 -- India's ODI captain Shubman Gill endured a disappointing outing on his return to domestic cricket, as his brief stay at the crease against Goa in the Vijay Hazare Trophy triggered sharp reactions from fans on social media.

Gill managed only 11 runs in the match, leading to widespread trolling online. A section of supporters branded him a "flat-track bully," while others questioned his current form, claiming his decline has been so drastic that even relatively modest bowling attacks are troubling him.

The Punjab opener has been going through a prolonged lean phase. Throughout 2025, Gill struggled to find consistency across formats, a slump that ultimately resulted in his omission from India's T20 World Cup 2026 squ...