Shubman Gill, set to lead a young Indian team in Zimbabwe, acknowledges the pressure of replacing Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli as T20I openers. He aims to build his own legacy without focusing on replicating their achievements, while focusing on giving younger players valuable international experience during the series.
A young Indian cricket team, led by Shubman Gill and coached by VVS Laxman, has arrived in Zimbabwe for a five-match T20 International series. The team, featuring several newcomers, is excited to start the tour, with debutant Riyan Parag sharing his childhood dream of representing India. The series will see India face off against Zimbabwe, led by Sikandar Raza, with the opening match scheduled for July 6th at the Harare Cricket Ground.
Riyan Parag, Abhishek Sharma, and Nitish Reddy, who shone in the recent IPL season, have been rewarded with maiden India call-ups for the upcoming white-ball tour of Zimbabwe. The tour will see the youngsters join a squad featuring other IPL performers like Tushar Deshpande, Harshit Rana, Avesh Khan, and Rinku Singh, among others. This tour provides a platform for these promising players to showcase their skills on the international stage.
In the wake of a rain-soaked Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Gujarat Titans IPL 2024 match, a heartwarming moment between Abhishek Sharma and GT captain Shubman Gill stole the limelight. Despite the match being canceled due to rain, the bond shared between players and their families was evident as Gill met Abhishek’s mother, Manju, and sister, Komal, in the stands. Gill’s respectful gesture of touching Manju’s feet and sharing smiles with Komal delighted the Sharma family and the internet alike. This heartwarming interaction showcased the strong friendship between the two cricketers who have a long history together, having grown up playing age-group cricket in Punjab and representing India in the U19 World Cup in 2018. Gill and Abhishek also share the same mentor, former India all-rounder Yuvraj Singh. Both cricketers have had impressive IPL seasons, with Gill scoring 426 runs in 12 matches and Abhishek showcasing explosive starts and hitting 35 sixes, the most in the tournament.
The top 10 of the IPL 2024 Orange Cap list remained unchanged after the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) defeated the Mumbai Indians (MI) at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Saturday. KKR openers Phil Salt and Sunil Narine, the only two players in the top 10 who played in the match, had a poor day at the office. Salt was dismissed after hitting a six, while Narine was dismissed for a golden duck by Purple Cap holder Jasprit Bumrah. Gujarat Titans openers Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan made significant gains in the Orange Cap list in the last match. Sudharsan smashed his maiden IPL century and moved up to fourth place, while Gill re-entered the top 10 at number 10. CSK skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad failed to close the gap with current Orange Cap leader Virat Kohli, who remains on top with 634 runs in 12 matches.
Shubman Gill’s fiery century celebration against Chennai Super Kings showcased a different side to the Gujarat Titans captain. His frustration over being overlooked for India’s T20 World Cup squad was palpable, according to former India coach Ravi Shastri. Despite his impressive form, Gill was not included in the 15-member squad, leading to Shastri’s belief that the snub had hurt him. However, Gill remains hopeful of a miracle entry into the IPL playoffs after his magnificent inning helped Gujarat Titans secure a crucial victory.
Leading the Gujarat Titans to a thrilling 35-run win against the Chennai Super Kings, captain Shubman Gill has been fined for maintaining a slow over rate during the match. This marks the second such offense for Gill and GT in the ongoing IPL 2024 season. Gill has been fined ₹24 lakhs, while his teammates, including the Impact Player, have each been fined ₹6 lakh or 25% of their match fees, whichever is lower. Despite the setback, Gill showcased his exceptional batting skills, smashing a remarkable century (103 runs off 51 balls) to guide his team to a formidable total of 231/3 in 20 overs.
The Chennai Super Kings (CSK), led by Ruturaj Gaikwad, emerged victorious in their Indian Premier League (IPL) encounter against the Gujarat Giants (GT) on Wednesday, May 11. The match, played at the Narendra Modi Stadium, witnessed a thrilling batting performance from both sides, culminating in a comfortable win for CSK.
Gujarat Titans openers Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan registered impressive centuries to ascend the IPL 2024 Orange Cap leaderboard. Sudharsan rose to fourth position with his maiden IPL hundred, while Gill re-entered the Top 10. Virat Kohli maintained his lead, while Ruturaj Gaikwad remained in second place despite failing to close the gap. Travis Head held onto third spot, and Sanju Samson and Sunil Narine rounded out the top five.
Gujarat Titans (GT) openers Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan put on a record-breaking partnership to lead their team to a commanding victory over the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the Indian Premier League (IPL).
