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Cricket World Cup 2023: Shubman Gill Names His Favourite Cricketer

Rohit SarkarBy Rohit Sarkar31/10/2023No Comments3 Mins Read
Cricket World Cup 2023: Shubman Gill Names His Favourite Cricketer
Cricket World Cup 2023: Shubman Gill Names His Favourite Cricketer

Shubman Gill, is lighting up the cricket scene with his superb strokeplay and timing.  A Rising Star Maestro Gill began his cricket career at a young age, and his rapid ascent to fame has captured the attention of cricket fans all across the globe. His extraordinary skill and dedication to the game have been the defining characteristics of his career.

Gill recently discussed his deep respect for Virat Kohli and Sachin Tendulkar, two of cricket’s most recognisable characters, in an interview with Star Sports. Because of the profound influence that Virat Kohli’s leadership and playing style has had on his own game, Gill lists Kohli as his current favourite cricket player. The youthful prodigy connects with Kohli’s aggressive but graceful style of cricket.

As his cricketing hero in his early years, Gill had a particular place in his heart for Sachin Tendulkar. Gill is still motivated to strive for greatness by the Little Master’s lasting legacy and his epitome of cricketing perfection.

Cricket World Cup 2023: Shubman Gill Names His Favourite Cricketer

Cricket World Cup 2023: Shubman Gill Names His Favourite Cricketer
Cricket World Cup 2023: Shubman Gill Names His Favourite Cricketer

“My current favorite cricketer is Virat bhai. My cricketing idol while I was growing up was Sachin Sir,” said Gill.

Shubman Fans are curious about Gill since he chose the number 77 for his jersey. Gill told the fascinating story behind this unusual number in the interview. During the U-19 World Cup, Gill’s first choice was the number 7, but it wasn’t available. Driven by inventiveness and willpower, he cleverly joined two 7s to create the iconic jersey number 77.

“The reason behind getting the jersey number 77 was that, during the U-19 World Cup, I wanted the no. 7 but it wasn’t available, so I took two 7s.” revealed Gill.

Throughout the 2023 ODI World Cup, Gill’s path has been filled with highs and lows. Gill returned to the line-up in a crucial match against Pakistan, having fought dengue. Despite the very high expectations, he scored only 16 runs in the game. Gill proved his mettle in the second game against Bangladesh, hitting a magnificent 53 runs. India benefited greatly from his collaboration with Rohit Sharma.

Despite all of the difficulties during the ODI World Cup, Shubman Gill has had a successful year in 2023. He has amassed an incredible 1334 runs in only 24 matches, making him the top run scorer in the ODI format. His outstanding 63.52 average highlights his dependability and capacity to perform well under duress. Gill is a force to be reckoned with in international cricket; his journey is a tribute to his unshakable devotion and tireless hard work.

 

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Rohit Sarkar is a passionate cricket writer with years of experience covering the sport. Born and raised in India, Rohit developed a love for cricket at a young age and has been following the game ever since.Rohit has covered some of the biggest cricket events around the world, including the ICC World Cup, the IPL, and the Ashes.His writing style is both informative and engaging, making complex cricket concepts easy to understand for fans and newcomers alike. Rohit is known for his attention to detail and his ability to capture the excitement and drama of live matches in his writing.Overall, Rohit's love for cricket shines through in his writing and his passion for the sport is contagious. His work has been published in numerous publications and websites, making him one of the most respected and sought-after cricket writers in the industry.

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