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Who is Shubman Gill?

Shubman Gill

About Shubman Gill

Who is Shubman Gill?


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
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Shubman Gill can break Kohli's record for most runs in a season: Shastri

Notably, former India and Royal Challengers Bangalore captain Kohli holds the record for scoring the highest runs in IPL in one season. He had scored 973 runs for RCB across 16 matches in IPL 2016

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Updated On : 10 Apr 2023 | 6:34 PM IST

The way Shubman is playing, I'll pick him ahead of myself: Shikhar Dhawan

India cricketer Shikhar Dhawan has said he would pick Shubman Gill over himself in the national side, given the young cricketer's form with the bat of late

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Updated On : 26 Mar 2023 | 11:37 AM IST

K L Rahul's removal as vice-captain doesn't indicate anything: Rohit Sharma

Rohit and Gill batted in adjacent nets in the optional practice on Tuesday while Rahul chose to stay back in the hotel with the majority of the squad

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Updated On : 28 Feb 2023 | 2:56 PM IST

Opener Shubman Gill named ICC Men's Player of the Month for January

India's Shubman Gill, who hammered a magnificent double hundred against New Zealand last month, has been named the ICC Men's Player of the Month for January 2023.

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Updated On : 13 Feb 2023 | 5:08 PM IST

Gill should get nod, vice-captains shouldn't be automatic choice: Shastri

Former India coach Ravi Shastri wants in-form batter Shubman Gill to be in the playing XI ahead of vice-captain KL Rahul in the opening Test of the Border-Gavaskar series, beginning in Nagpur.

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Updated On : 08 Feb 2023 | 4:51 PM IST

Shubman Gill's sensational double hundred powers India to 349/8 against NZ

Gill oozed class in his special 208 off 149 balls and batted through the innings with not much support from the other end. Skipper Rohit Sharma's 34 off 38 was the second best score of the innings

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Updated On : 18 Jan 2023 | 7:01 PM IST

Virat Kohli's epic 166 fires India to 390/5 against Sri Lanka in final ODI

Before Kohli took over, Gill had played some high quality strokes en route to his second ODI hundred

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Updated On : 15 Jan 2023 | 6:30 PM IST

Zimbabwe ODIs: With Rahul back as opener, Gill likely to come in at No. 3

The ODI series against Zimbabwe will be KL Rahul's dress rehearsal before the Asia Cup and hence he is all set to replace Shubman Gill at the top-of the order alongside Shikhar Dhawan

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Updated On : 14 Aug 2022 | 8:19 PM IST

Shubman Gill disappointed at missing out on century in 3rd ODI against WI

India batter Shubman Gill expressed disappointment at not being able to complete his century in the third clash of the ODI series against the West Indies.

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Updated On : 28 Jul 2022 | 12:58 PM IST

Rohit, Gill hit the nets at Leicestershire ground ahead of July 1 Test

Rohit and Gill are likely to open the innings for India in the Test and the duo got into the groove as they looked to sharpen their skills during the practice session at Leicestershire County Ground

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Updated On : 20 Jun 2022 | 10:32 PM IST

Winning IPL after winning Under-19 WC is big, means a lot: Shubman Gill

Shubman Gill's six off Obed McCoy's bowling sealed the deal for debutants Gujarat Titans as they defeated Rajasthan Royals by seven wickets in the final to win the IPL title on Sunday

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Updated On : 30 May 2022 | 7:59 AM IST

Gill may be middle-order enforcer; Vihari, Iyer to fight for other slot

The Punjab batter Shubman Gill will lend solidity to the Indian middle-order when a major reshuffle is expected to force struggling Cheteshwar Pujara and Ajinkya Rahane out of the Test team.

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Updated On : 15 Jan 2022 | 6:34 PM IST

With Shubman set for new middle-order slot, India to modify Test match ploy

The Indian team management, in all likelihood, will ask the talented Shubman Gill to bat in the middle-order in the upcoming Test series against New Zealand

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Updated On : 22 Nov 2021 | 5:31 PM IST

IPL 2021 final highlights: Chennai Super Kings wins fourth IPL title

From 91 for no loss in the 11th over, KKR slumped to 125 for 8 in the 17th over in a dramatic batting collapse to lose the final

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Updated On : 15 Oct 2021 | 11:51 PM IST

IPL 2021, Qualifier 2, KKR vs DC highlights: Kolkata wins by 3 wickets

Opting to bowl, KKR dished out another superlative bowling display to restrict Delhi Capitals to 135 for 5 on a slow Sharjah track

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Updated On : 13 Oct 2021 | 11:39 PM IST

IPL 2021, Eliminator, RCB vs KKR highlights: Kolkata wins by 4 wickets

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) on Monday defeated Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) by four wickets in the IPL 2021 Eliminator to set up the Qualifier 2 against Delhi Capitals on October 13

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Updated On : 11 Oct 2021 | 11:19 PM IST

IPL 2021 KKR vs RR playing 11: Ferguson replaces Southee in Kolkata line-up

Rajasthan Royals has made four changes in its playing 11. Check KKR vs RR toss toss and playing 11

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Updated On : 07 Oct 2021 | 7:15 PM IST

IPL 2021 KKR vs PBKS playing 11: Tim Seifert to make debut for KKR today

KKR has made two changes in its playing 11 while Punjab has made three changes in its line-up. Check Kolkata Knight Riders vs Punjab Kings playing 11 and toss results

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Updated On : 01 Oct 2021 | 7:11 PM IST

IPL 2021, KKR vs DC playing 11: Southee to make debut for Kolkata today

Steve Smith replaces Prithvi Shaw in DC playing 11. Check Kolkata Knight Riders vs Delhi Capitals playing 11 and KKR vs DC toss result

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Updated On : 28 Sep 2021 | 3:25 PM IST

IPL 2021, CSK vs KKR playing 11: Sam Curran replaces Bravo in CSK line-up

Chennai Super Kings has rested Dwayne Bravo who has been carrying a niggle from CPL. Check CSK vs KKR playing 11 and live toss updates here

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Updated On : 26 Sep 2021 | 3:15 PM IST