A Punjab-born Right-handed Batsman, Shubman Gill is one of the brightest young talents for India who is often seen as the future of Indian cricket. Gill was the vice-captain of the Indian team in the Under-19 World Cup in 2018 and emerged as the player of the tournament. Shubman was a part of the Indian Test team for 2 years. However, due to tough competition in the team for the opening slot, he missed on few tours recently. After serving Kolkata Knight Riders for 3 seasons since 2018, Gill was roped in by the new franchise Gujarat Titans ahead of the mega auction for TATA IPL 2022.
Shubman Gill Early Life and Education
Shubman started playing cricket at a very young age of 4. His father also wanted to be a cricketer but wasn’t able to fulfill his dream due to family responsibilities, after seeing talent in his son, he decided an encouraged Shubman to make Cricket his life. To provide better cricketing opportunities to Shubman, he shifted to Mohali near PCA stadium. He did his early schooling in Manav Mangal Smart School in Mohali.
Shubman started playing in the stadium and later got selected in Under-16 team of Punjab at the age of 11 years. He scored 330 runs in 5 matches in his debut series on the district level. In an Under-16 Inter-district tournament, Shubman smashed 351 runs and created a world record of opening partnership of 587 runs. In 2014, in his first Under-16 state level match, Shubman scored a double century. In the same year, Gill was awarded by BCCI with M.A Chidambaram Trophy for the most Successful Under-16 player of the year.
Shubman Gill International Debut
Shubman Gill Test Debut – 26 December 2020 against Australia
Shubman Gill ODI Debut – 31- January 2019 against New Zealand.
Shubman Gill Career
Shubman Gill Domestic Career
After giving magnificent performances on the district and state level, Shubman got selected in Punjab senior team where in 2017, he made his debut in Vijay Hazare Trophy against Vidarbha.
On 17 November 2017, Shubman made his first-class debut in a Ranji Trophy match for Punjab. In his second match, he scored in maiden first-class century against Services and then against Bengal in his third match.
In 2018, Shubman got selected in the Deodhar Trophy for India C where he scored a century and helped his team in reaching to the finals of the tournament. In the same year, he smashed his maiden first-class double century against Tamil Nadu. Later in the season, he smashed 148 runs off 154 runs in the fourth innings of the match and led his team to victory single-handedly against Hyderabad. By the end of 2018, Shubman scored 990 runs in just 8 matches of Ranji Trophy.
In 2018-19 Ranji season, Shubman scored 728 runs in just 5 matches and ended up as the leading run scorer for his side.
Shubman was appointed as the captain of India Blue in 2019 Duleep Trophy tournament and then for India C in Deodhar Trophy. He became the youngest player ever to lead a team in the tournament at the age of 20 years 57 days. He broke the 10-year old record of Virat Kohli.
In February 2017, Shubman was picked up in the Indian Under-19 squad for the series against England. He was the part of the Under-19 team that created history in England by winning the series. Later in December 2017, he got selected for Under-19 World Cup and was named as the vice-captain of the Indian team. He emerged as the leading run-getter in the tournament for India and was also awarded with player of the tournament. He was also awarded with the rising star of the tournament by ICC after the tournament.
Shubman Gill International Career
After getting a fame in domestic circuit, Gill was included in the ODI series against New Zealand. On 31 Januray 2019, Shubman Gill made his international debut against New Zealand at Hamilton.
In August 2019, he was included in India A team for a tour of West Indies where he smashed a double century and became the youngest Indian batter to achieve the record.
Shubman got picked up in the Indian squad in February 2020 against New Zealand but didn’t get a chance to play any match. Gill made his test debut against Australia in December 2020 and scored 91 runs in the last test of the series. He played an important role for India in winning the series.
Shubman Gill IPL Career
After getting named as the player of the tournament in Under-19 World Cup, Shubman Gill was bought by Kolkata Knight Riders in the mega auction of 2018 IPL for a whopping amount of 1.8 crores. He played 13 matches in his debut season and scored 203 runs with 1 half century.
In 2019, he scored 296 runs with 3 half centuries. After 2 average seasons, Gill performed well in 2020 and smashed 440 runs in 14 matches with 3 half centuries and continued to perform well in the next season. He was released by KKR after 2021 season.
Shubman Gill was picked up by newly formed franchise Gujarat Giants ahead of the mega auction of TATA Indian Premier League 2022 for a whopping amount of 8 crores.
Shubman Gill Stats
In Tests, Shubman Gill has played 10 matches and scored 558 runs with 4 centuries and the highest score of 91 in an innings.
In ODIs, Shubman Gill has played 3 matches and scored 49 runs with highest score of 33 in a match.
In IPL, Shubman Gill has played 64 matches and scored 1617 runs with 12 half centuries and the highest score of 96 runs in a match.
Shubman Gill Records
· Highest score on Under-16 district level.
· Youngest player to lead in Deodhar Trophy tournament.
Shubman Gill Awards
· Player of the tournament in Under-19 World Cup in 2018.
· Emerging player award in IPL 2019.
Shubman Gill Family
Shubman was born in a Sikh family. His father Lakhwinder Singh was a farmer. His father made a cricket pitch in his farm for his son’s practice and used to give 100 rupees to farm workers to bowl his son. His mother Kirat Gill is a home maker. Later his family shifted to Mohali to provide better opportunities in cricket. Shubman has one elder sister Shaheen Gill.
Personal Information
Shubman Gill Full Name: Shubman Gill
Shubman Gill Nickname: Shubhi
Shubman Gill Height: 178 cm
Shubman Gill Birthplace: Fazilka, Punjab, India
Shubman Gill Date of Birth: 8 September 1999
Shubman Gill Age: 22 years
Shubman Gill Nationality: Indian
Shubman Gill Religion: Sikhism
Shubman Gill School: Manav Mangal Smart School, Mohali, Punjab
Shubman Gill Marital Status: Unmarried
Shubman Gill Favorite Cricketer: Sachin Tendulkar, Virat Kohli
Shubman Gill Jersey Number: 77
Shubman Gill Batting style: Right-hand bat
Shubman Gill Favorite Shot: Straight Drive
Shubman Gill Hobbies: Watching Movies, Swimming
Shubman Gill Net worth: $2.5 Million
FAQs
- When did Shubman Gill made his International Debut?
On 31 Januray 2019, Shubman Gill made his international debut against New Zealand at Hamilton.
2. How many runs Shubman Gill has scored in IPL?
In IPL, Shubman Gill has played 64 matches and scored 1617 runs with 12 half centuries and the highest score of 96 runs in a match.
3. How many runs Shubman scored in Under-19 World Cup?
Shubman scored 336 runs in Under-19 World Cup 2018 and emerged as the leading run scorer for India.
4. Which team bought Shubman Gill in IPL?
Shubman was picked up by Gujarat Titans ahead of the TATA IPL 2022.
