Shubman Gill Biography: Age, Height, Qualification, Career Highlights!
Born on 8 September 1999, the Shubman Gill shot to fame in the 2018 ICC U 19 World Cup, scoring 418 runs with an average of 104.50. He was named the Player of the Tournament for his smashing performance and the fans can't get enough of him since then. Here's the latest news and a sneak peek into the career of Shubman Gill.
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Shubhman Gill in ICC World Cup 2024
Didn't see Gill play in the India-Australia and India-Afghanistan World Cup matches? The young star player was recovering from dengue and had to skip the first two matches. He was hospitalized in Chennai after his platelet levels fell but was discharged in a day and continued getting treatment in the hotel.
However, Gill later joined the Indian team and performed commendably. During India's ICC Cricket World Cup encounter against the Netherlands in Bengaluru, Shubman Gill became the inaugural batsman to amass 2,000 international runs in the current calendar year. Gill's outstanding achievement was marked by a blazing innings of 51 runs off 32 deliveries, including three boundaries and four maximums, at a remarkable strike rate exceeding 159.
24-year-old Shubman Gill has had a remarkable performance in the 2024 ODIs. He was the leading run-getter in ODIs for the year, at an impressive average of 72.35 and a strike rate of 105.03. Gill was also the highest run-getter during India's successful Asia Cup 2024 tournament.
Shubman Gill Biography
| Full Name | Shubman Gill |
| Nick Name | Smoothman Gill (given by Sunil Gavaskar), Shubhi |
| Date of Birth | 8th September 1999 |
| Birth Place | Fazilka, Punjab |
| Height | 5 feet 10 inch |
| Batting Style | Right-handed batsman |
| Position | Top-order / opening batsman |
| Family | Lakhwinder Singh & Keart Gill (Parents), Shahneel Gill (Sister) |
India's right-handed opening batsman, Shubman Gill, was born in Fazilka, Punjab to Lakhwinder Singh Gill and Keart Gill. Since his childhood, he idolized Sachin Tendulkar, Rahul Dravid, and VVS Laxman. His father, an agriculturist, recognized his son's cricketing talent at a very young age. Hence, he shifted his base to Mohali and rented a place near the PCA Stadium so that Shubman could have access to professional cricket training and build a strong cricket career.
Hard work paved the way for Gill: At the age of eight, Gill would get up as early as 3:30 A.M, get ready for a practice session at 4 A.M., go to school, and return in the afternoon for more cricket practice. His hardwork is indeed paying off.
Educational Qualification
Gill passed his matriculation examinations from the Manav Mangal Smart School in Mohali, Punjab. As he was a part of the under-19 team at the age of 17, Gill could not devote enough time to his studies. As per media reports, Gill does not have a college degree.
Shubman's Cheat Meal! One of the youngest stars of the Indian team, Gill is very particular about his diet. But on cheat days, he loves to indulge in pancakes with honey!
Unfolding Gill's Career Timeline
Shubman Gill and his famous red handkerchief!
Gill carries a red handkerchief for every game he plays. Why? This is what he has to say,
"When I first started playing cricket we used to play with the red ball because in India you don't play white-ball cricket until a certain age group i.e the U-19s. And in the red-ball game, you can't carry a colored cloth with you to the match. So, when I first started playing with the white ball that is when I started wearing the handkerchief on my trousers. I don't why I chose the red handkerchief but for some reason, I liked the color so I started wearing it. And obviously, when you score runs and do well you tend to go with whatever you are doing at that moment. So that's one thing that kind of stuck with me and now I keep it with me all the time."
Setting records!
- Shubman Gill has been grabbing headlines early on in his career for his impressive performances as a top-order batsman. Right at the outset, he left everyone stunned by his potential on the cricket field, scoring 351 runs in Punjab's Inter-District U16 tournament in 2014 and striking a double century in his U16 debut for Punjab at the 2016 Vijay Merchant Trophy.
- The talented cricketer made his List A debut for Punjab in the 2016-17 Vijay Hazare Trophy and went on to make his first-class cricket debut in the 2017-18 Ranji Trophy against Bengal, where he batted as an opener and scored his maiden half-century.
- He won the BCCI award for Best Junior Cricketer for consecutive years in 2013-14 and 2014-15. He matched up to his high standards in his first tour of England soon after, where India defeated the hosts by 5-0, and Gill top-scored again with 278 runs across four innings.
- The Indian cricketer played a key role and was a standout performer in the 2018 ICC U 19 World Cup Cricket Tournament. Experts considered his bottom-handed technique similar to Virat Kohli. On 31 January 2019, he made his One Day International debut against New Zealand in the fourth ODI match of the series at Seddon Park, Hamilton.
- He was named the captain of the India Blue team for the 2019–20 Duleep Trophy. In October 2019, he also captained the India C team for the 2019–20 Deodhar Trophy.
Shubman Gill's IPL Journey
- Shubman Gill has played 77 matches till date in his IPL career and has scored 2016 runs, with an average of 32.52.
- He was acquired by the Kolkata Knight Riders in 2018 and played two seasons for them. Seeing his batting potential he was pegged to be a part of their core leadership group.
- Ahead of the 2022 TATA IPL Auction, he was let go off by KKR and roped in by Gujarat Titans for a whopping INR 8 crore.
- In the latest IPL 2024 season, Gill has registered his name in the record books by becoming the second youngest player to score 2000 runs in Indian Premier League.
Breaking one record after another, Shubman Gill is all set to make it big in the sports world with his immaculate cricket skills. And we are all set to witness the magnificent performances of this fearless cricketer!
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