The proficient batting sensation of Team India, Shubman Gill has been making a name for himself in ODI cricket with an outstanding performance in 2023. His techniques, temperamental and hand-eye coordination have been so brilliant. Now, Gill appears to be on track to leave a significant mark at the upcoming ICC Cricket World Cup 2023, which starts on october 5.
Former Indian cricketer Suresh Raina expressed his belief that Shubman Gill possesses the capability to achieve legendary status similar to Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma. He said that Gill has the potential to go big and carry the hopes of the nation on his shoulder.
The former Chennai Super Kings batter further said that Gill could have a remarkable edition this year and he could achieve the same thing that Rohit Sharma did in the 2019 ODI World Cup. Then, the Indian skipper Rohit Sharma had five centuries and he got 648 runs to his name.
While talking to the JioCinema show ‘Home of the Blues: India Heroes’, Raina said,”He’ll be one of the most important players at the World Cup. I know that he wants to be a superstar and wants to be the next Virat Kohli and is in that aura already and after this World Cup, we will be talking about him more often. The form he’s playing in with his hand speed – it’s extremely strong.”
He further stated,“Spinners don’t know where to bowl to him and if fast bowlers don’t swing the ball, he can play those well with a straight or a flick. His mindset will not stop here. What Rohit Sharma did in the 2019 World Cup; Gill could do the same for India this year. He’ll get 50 overs to bat, so it’s a takeoff point for his batting. I think he’s a born leader and he shows that in his game.”
