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Who is Shubman Gill?

Shubman Gill is an Indian cricketer who was named the top Indian batsman in the ICC ODI Rankings 2023. Gill broke Virat Kohli's record in the India vs New Zealand ODI series after scoring 360 runs in three innings. He was named the "Man of the Series" and set the world record for making the most runs in an ODI series.

Early life and education
Gill was born on September 8, 1999, in Punjab's Fazilka district. Gill's father, Lakhwinder Singh, was a farmer who wanted to be a professional cricketer. Gill, along with his family, moved to Mohali to learn cricket professionally. Initially, Gill took coaching for cricket from his school, and he was later admitted to the Punjab Cricket Association's academy.
 
Career
Gill made his List A debut for Punjab in the Vijay Hazare Trophy in February 2017 and his Ranji Trophy in November of that year. Gill rose to fame in the 2018 ICC U19 World Cup, where he made 418 runs at an average of 104.50.
 
The 23-year-old was bought by the Kolkata Knight Riders for Rs 1.8 crore in 2018 and made his Indian Premier League (IPL) debut in April of that year against Sunrisers Hyderabad at Eden Garden, Kolkata. Ahead of the IPL 2019, the batsman was named one of the eight players to watch by the International Cricket Council (ICC). He won the Emerging Player of the tournament award in the IPL 2019.
 
Gill made his ODI debut in a match against New Zealand at Seddon Park in January 2019. He made his test debut against Australia at Melbourne Cricket Ground in December 2020.
 
He made his Twenty20 International debut in a match against Sri Lanka at Wankhede Stadium, in Mumbai on January 3, 2023.
 
In ODIs matches this year, Gill has made 567 runs in six innings at an average of 113.40. In a match against New Zealand on January 24, the batsman crossed He crossed the 2,000-run mark in international cricket. In international cricket, Gill has made five centuries, and nine fifties with the best individual score of 208.
 
In the ICC ODI Rankings 2023 released on January 25, Gill was named the sixth-best batsman, a ranking that is the best of his career yet.

Latest Updates on Shubman Gill

Gill, who missed the first Test due to a finger injury, scored 31 and 28 in the Pink Ball Test and looked the most assured among Indian batters. He, however, got out for a duck in Brisbane.

Updated On: 27 Dec 2024 | 4:00 AM IST

Star batter Shubman Gill was dropped from the Indian squad for the Boxing Day Test between India and Australia in the ongoing Border Gavaskar Trophy

Updated On: 26 Dec 2024 | 3:09 PM IST

IND vs AUS CRICKET SCORE UPDATES: Konstas' aggressive start gives Australia a good total at the end of Day 1 with Cummins and Smith to start Day 2 for the hosts.

Updated On: 26 Dec 2024 | 12:45 PM IST

Ponting weighed in, pointing to Gill's over-tinkering with his batting technique as primary reason for his struggles, suggesting that young cricketer must trust his instincts to rediscover his form

Updated On: 24 Dec 2024 | 2:55 PM IST

D Gukesh etched his name in history on Thursday by dethroning China's Ding Liren with a 7.5-6.5 victory in their World Chess Championship match held in Singapore

Updated On: 14 Dec 2024 | 4:51 AM IST

In a press conference ahead of the IND vs AUS 3rd Test, Gill touched upon the return to The Gabba - where India clinched the series in their previous tour

Updated On: 14 Dec 2024 | 4:52 AM IST

Countering Pat Cummins' remark on success of short pitch deliveries against Indian batters Gill pointed out that, in his view, the success of the short ball strategy has been limited.

Updated On: 14 Dec 2024 | 4:51 AM IST

IND vs AUS 2nd Test Playing 11: Captain Rohit replaced Devdutt Padikkal while Dhruv Jurel made way for Shubman Gill in the India's Playing 11. Ashwin comes in for Sundar.

Updated On: 06 Dec 2024 | 9:07 AM IST

In the press conference on the eve of the IND vs AUS 2nd Test, Rohit Sharma informs that he will bat somewhere in the middle order and KL Rahul will continue as opener

Updated On: 05 Dec 2024 | 2:09 PM IST

India might have answered questions regarding their opening pair for the second Test at Canberra on Sunday

Updated On: 02 Dec 2024 | 9:10 AM IST

Cheteshwar Pujara wants Shubman Gill to play at number five, allowing KL Rahul to bat at number three spot

Updated On: 29 Nov 2024 | 3:52 PM IST

The two-day tour game between Prime Ministers XI and India on November 30 will start at 9:10 AM IST. Disney+ Hotstar will live stream the two-day tour game between Prime Ministers XI and India

Updated On: 29 Nov 2024 | 2:49 PM IST

Gill has decided to take a pay cut become the second player retained by the franchise, behind star spinner Rashid Khan. Gill was retained for Rs 16.5 crore while Rashid for Rs 18 crore

Updated On: 26 Nov 2024 | 9:55 AM IST

IND vs AUS Playing 11: Washington Sundar has been picked as a lone spinner. India opted to drop Ravindra Jadeja and R Ashwin from the Playing 11.

Updated On: 23 Nov 2024 | 9:25 AM IST

With Shubman Gill ruled out of the opening match, expectations were high regarding what captain Bumrah would say about India's playing XI combination.

Updated On: 23 Nov 2024 | 9:21 AM IST

While the fracture is deemed minor, Gill is racing against time in a desperate bid to recover for the second Test, which is a day-night affair starting on December 6 in Adelaide.

Updated On: 17 Nov 2024 | 5:05 PM IST

Gill got hurt while fielding on the second day of the intra-squad match simulation. He was seen in considerable pain and immediately left the field for further scans

Updated On: 16 Nov 2024 | 4:58 PM IST

GT will aim to create a perfect team after IPL 2025 auction to get back to their best after a disappointing outing in IPL 2024

Updated On: 30 Oct 2024 | 9:42 AM IST

After both Pant and Gill failed to make an impact in the first innings, they conjured a 167-run stand during the second innings, which turned out to be very important in the final context of the match

Updated On: 24 Sep 2024 | 10:26 AM IST

Bangladesh started the match on top in the first two sessions of the game, but Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja led India's fightback to keep their winning streak against the former intact

Updated On: 22 Sep 2024 | 2:43 PM IST