India just won a 4-wicket win over England in Nagpur. And as we all know, the man of the moment is Shubman Gill. He gave his team the boost they needed to win spectacularly, even though he was 13 runs short of his century.
In this article, we take a look at some of the little-known facts about the ODI vice-captain.
Shubman Gill first coach was his father, Lakhwinder Singh
Gill was born on September 8, 1999, in Punjab. His father, Lakhwinder Singh, always wanted to be a cricketer. Lakhwinder could not fulfill his dreams because of responsibilities and financial troubles.
However, he soon found an avenue to make his dreams come true—through his son. In fact, Singh was his son’s first coach. He not only taught him the basics of cricket but also was his first coach. Singh even moved his entire family to Mohali to make things easier for Shubman. His dreams came true when Shubman represented India for the first time on January 31, 2019. It was a match versus New Zealand.
Why does Shubman Gill wear 77?
In an interview, Gill was asked why he chose jersey number 77. Shubman revealed that he had asked for Jersey No. 7 while playing the U-19 World Cup, but it was already taken. Therefore, he chose number 77.
What is the nickname of Shubman Gill?
In the same interview, Shubman Gill was asked about his nickname. In response, Shubman shared that his family members call him ‘Kaka’. He added that the word meant ‘baby’ in Punjabi. However, the revelation caused netizens to jokingly compare him to the famous Punjabi singer Kaka.
Shubman Gill’s best friend?
He shares a great bond with almost every member of the Indian team. He has a great equation with players such as Kuldeep Yadav, Tilak Verma, Mohammed Siraj, Surya Kumar Yadav, and many more.
However, it is none other than Ishan Kishan who Gill calls his ‘best friend’. In fact, this wasn’t a surprise since the two are often seen bonded together on and off the field.
Who is Shubman Gill’s current favorite player
Shubman Gill has revealed in several interviews that Virat Kohli is his favorite player. He has expressed his admiration for the ex-India skipper in a lot of interviews and his adoration for Virat is pretty obvious.
Shubman Gill has said that Sachin Tendulkar was his idol while he was growing up
If you don’t love Sachin Tendulkar, are you even a true Indian cricket fan? After all, he isn’t called the ‘God of Cricket’ for nothing. Shubman Gill is no different. In an interview, he looked up to Sachin while growing up. And the sentiment is shared by billions of people.
Wanna know who Shubman Gill calls after every match?
Shubman Gill is a very down-to-earth guy and he holds his family close to the heart. The bond he shares with his family is truly heartwarming. In an interview, he was asked about the person he always calls right after a match is over.
And whose name did he take? Well, the answer is no surprise—it’s none other than his doting dad, Lakhwinder Singh! He said that he loves his dad a lot and that he is the one whose number he dials right after a match gets over. A really beautiful father-son bond.
What is Shubman Gill’s net worth?
According to several reports, Shubman Gill’s annual salary, as provided by the BCCI, is around Rs. 31 crore. He earns around Rs. 15 lakh for a single Test match. For ODIs, he earns Rs. 6 lakh per match, and it is Rs. 3 lakh for a single T20I. Not just that, he has earned around Rs. 23 crores from IPL and has endorsed a lot of brands.
We really hope you enjoyed reading this little compilation of tidbits about Shubman Gill. Stay tuned for more such reports!