Anderson reveals sledging episode despite Gill's privacy request

During the fifth Test match between India and England in Dharamsala, veteran English bowler James Anderson and Indian batting sensation Shubman Gill engaged in a fiery exchange on Day 3. Despite Gill's insistence on keeping the conversation private, Anderson revealed details of their sledging incident, shedding light on the on-field banter.

"I said something to him like, 'Do you get any runs outside India?' and he said, 'It's time to retire.' Then two balls later, I got him out," revealed the England veteran, providing insight into the on-field banter," Anderson said while speaking on the BBC tailender podcast.

During their duel, Gill showcased his prowess with the bat, striking four boundaries and a magnificent six off Anderson's bowling. The battle reached its climax when Anderson successfully disturbed Gill's concentration and sent his stumps cartwheeling after his century. Despite Anderson's triumph in this instance, Gill emerged as a formidable opponent, accumulating a total of 452 runs throughout the series, establishing himself as the second-highest scorer behind Yashasvi Jaiswal. This encounter marked the fifth time Anderson has dismissed Gill in Tests, further highlighting the intensity of their rivalry on the cricket field.