India, Dec. 15 -- Former India batter Mohammad Kaif minced no words as he launched a scathing attack on Shubman Gill, saying the time has come for the opening batter to be given a break from T20Is. The 26-year-old, who made a return from a neck injury in the series against South Africa, has failed to set the stage on fire in the opening three matches, registering scores of 4, 0 and 28. The third T20I in Dharamsala saw Gill failing to get going after the powerplay, and in the end, he finished with a run-a-ball 28.

Gill made a return to the T20I playing XI in the Asia Cup, and he was reinstated as the vice-captain. This led to Sanju Samson eventually being shown the door, despite hitting three centuries last year. Ever since his comeback, ...