Shubman Gill is a professional cricketer from India who currently plays for the Indian national team and the Kolkata Knight Riders in the Indian Premier League (IPL). He is a right-handed top-order batsman, known for his elegant stroke play and aggressive approach.
Gill was born on September 8, 1999 in Fazilka, Punjab, India. He began playing cricket at a young age, and was encouraged by his family to pursue the sport. He began playing cricket at the local cricket academy in his hometown and quickly progressed through the ranks.
In 2016, Gill made his first-class debut for Punjab in the Ranji Trophy, India's domestic first-class cricket tournament. He impressed with his performances and was soon selected to play for the India U-19 team. He played a vital role in India's victory in the 2018 U-19 Cricket World Cup.
In 2018, Gill was bought by the Kolkata Knight Riders franchise in the IPL. He made his debut in the 2018 season and has since established himself as a regular member of the team. In his debut IPL season, He was awarded with Rising Star of the tournament.
In 2019, he was called to play for the Indian cricket team for the tour to New Zealand. He made his ODI debut for India against New Zealand on 10 February 2019, and Test debut on 11 December 2019 against Bangladesh. He has since become an important member of India's top-order batting lineup and has had a successful international debut.
Gill is known for his strong technique, patience and excellent shot selection, which makes him ideal for Test cricket. He has been earmarked as a future star of Indian cricket and has the potential to become one of the best batsmen in the world.
.png)
Social Plugin