Shubman Gill, a promising young cricketer, may have had a short innings in the WTC final, but his teammates Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli see him as the future star of Indian cricket. Gill has been in excellent form across various formats over the past year, and Rohit believes he has immense potential. He mentioned that Gill possesses all the qualities needed to succeed at the highest level and expressed his hope that Gill’s good run continues.
Kohli, who is Gill’s idol, is eager to help the 23-year-old grow by sharing his knowledge and experiences gained from his 15 years of playing professional cricket. Gill has admired Kohli’s career and often seeks his guidance. Gill’s elegant cover drive is reminiscent of Kohli’s style, and Kohli is aware of the similarities.
While fans refer to Kohli as “King,” Gill, the upcoming talent, is being called the “Prince.” However, Kohli believes that the role of a senior cricketer is to assist and mentor younger players, regardless of these titles. He wants to provide insights and support to Gill so that he can navigate the ups and downs of his cricketing journey.
Gill’s performance in the IPL has been remarkable, with five centuries and a total of 980 runs across formats in the 2023 season. Unfortunately, his good form didn’t carry over into the WTC final, where he was dismissed by Scott Boland of Australia. Gill misjudged the delivery, leaving the ball that jagged back and hit the stumps.
Rahul Dravid, the head coach, has been acquainted with Gill since his junior cricket days and is delighted to see him progress. Dravid recalls noticing Gill’s talent during the U-19 World Cup in 2018, where it was evident that he was destined to be a special player for India. Despite facing challenges like injuries and inconsistency in team selection, Gill has shown great growth over the past year. Dravid hopes that Gill will have many successful years representing India.