The opening match of the Duleep Trophy 2024 between India A and India B at Bengaluru’s M. Chinnaswamy Stadium has brought a unique observation to light. India A captain, Shubman Gill, has been sporting a jersey with a peculiar taped-up design, sparking curiosity amongst spectators.
While the exact reason behind the taped-up jersey remains unknown, speculation suggests it could be due to Gill’s inability to secure his usual jersey bearing the number ’77’. Another possibility is that he might have borrowed a teammate’s jersey temporarily and decided to cover the number to avoid any confusion.
It’s notable that Shubman holds a special connection with the number 7. During his U19 World Cup days, he revealed that he had initially desired to wear the number 7 jersey but had to settle for 77 when it was unavailable. This preference for the number 7 adds an interesting dimension to the mystery surrounding the taped-up jersey.
