As 2023 draws to a close, India National Cricket Team’s opening batsman, Shubman Gill, reflects on a year filled with exceptional performances and the bitter disappointment of falling short in the World Cup final.
Shubman Gill emerged as a standout performer in 2023, showcasing his batting prowess across all formats. However, the year was not without its challenges, and Gill’s reflections provide a glimpse into the highs and lows he experienced.
Despite India’s dominance in the World Cup, they faced heartbreak in the final against Australia. Gill played a crucial role in the team’s journey, contributing significantly to India’s impressive campaign.
Gill’s numbers in the World Cup stand at 354 runs in 9 innings, with an average of 44.25 and a strike rate of 106.94, featuring four half-centuries. His missed early matches due to dengue added an element of adversity to his World Cup journey.
Expressing his disappointment at missing out on the World Cup trophy, Gill looks ahead with determination. He eagerly anticipates the T20 World Cup in 2024, aiming to impact the global stage significantly.
“I think it’s been a great year for me, but missing out on the World Cup dampened the mood. But fortunately, we have another World Cup next year, so we are all looking forward to it,” Shubman told CNBC-TV 18.
Gill expresses enthusiasm about the upcoming Test series in South Africa and Australia, highlighting the importance of these contests in shaping his cricketing journey.
“In the next year, the World Cup is coming, a very important Test series coming up in Australia, and I think this year is not over yet; we have the Test series coming up in South Africa as well. I think the Test series in Australia and the South Africa series will be really big ones, and those are the matches I am looking forward to,” he added.
A new chapter unfolds for Shubman Gill as he takes on the captaincy role with the Gujarat Titans in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Gill sees this as an exciting challenge, envisioning personal growth through the experience.
Discussing the IPL captaincy, Gill acknowledges the learning curve it presents. He looks forward to leveraging these experiences to enhance his skills, recognizing the potential impact on his performance in the coming year.
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“I am going to be captaining Gujarat Titans, that is a very exciting challenge and that’s gonna be a lot of learning; from that experience, hopefully, I can take those learnings and improve myself based on those experiences and learnings, and only that is going to help me in the next year,” he said.
Shubman Gill provides insights into his recovery from dengue, emphasizing his dedicated fitness regimen. With rigorous gym sessions, Gill aims to return to his best form before the upcoming T20 series in South Africa.
“I am still gaining, you know. I have been working in the gym for about two to three hours every day for the past 8 to 9 days. There is still a good eight days before we start the T20 series in South Africa, so hopefully, by the time we start, I will be back to my best,” Shubman said.
Gearing up for the T20 series in South Africa, Gill’s commitment to regaining peak fitness is evident. His dedication sets the tone for a promising return to action on the international stage.
