One of present periods’ most talented young batters is Shubman Gill. The 25-year-old has been an active member of the Indian team in all the three formats, including serving as captain for five T20Is for Men in Blue. Although he missed out on selection to represent India at T20 World Cup 2024 (to be held later), he will be playing in the upcoming two-match Test series between India and Bangladesh which starts on Thursday (September 19) in Chennai.
The Punjab based cricketer who captains Gujarat Titans during IPL season was picked among other top younger players by former opening batsman Aakash Chopra in a recent interview aired on a YouTube channel. His biggest strength according to former Indian Cricketer now turned commentator is that like Virat Kohli; he has got the real sense of what’s happening within the game.
Shubman’s most significant quality is that he comprehends the essence of the game, to wit:
“Some players are very quick to understand. Some comprehend it later, while some never do. Thus, the elite players such as Virat Kohli are quick learners. Mahendra Singh Dhoni also grasped the art of batting in ODIs within no time,” withheld Aakash.
Shubman Gill apprehends what is about to unfold in this match 100%. Where should I go? What moves can I make? How can I influence its outcome? He’s simply exceptional at it and he’s one of the greatest in a sense,” he continued.
After all, who would have thought Gill wouldn’t be included in India’s T20 World Cup squad – something nearly everybody assumed was going to happen? Nevertheless, according to Chopra, it was not surprising since even Rohit was excluded from his team in 2011.
“Shubman Gill has got this future superstar thing in him. He is also performing well, no doubt about that. You shouldn’t have taken him for T20s (World Cup). The team chosen was quite decent. Most of the time we overdo it. So now he is a player let him play all three formats for which there is no valid reason why he shouldn’t be playing. He might just make it after all.”
“IPL, he does it extremely well. He scored 900 runs in one year. Had a fantastic season with Gujarat. Meaning, he’s really young and will find out his way eventually. But if he doesn’t go, it doesn’t matter. Rohit Sharma didn’t participate in the 2011 World Cup. That is okay. But today he is India’s most successful captain,” he continued.
