Indian cricketers who could become bigger than Shubman Gill if given a chance

1. Rajat Patidar

The Madhya Pradesh cricketer Rajat Patidar is a player who has the potential to surpass Gill if given more consistent opportunities. In the 2024–25 Ranji Trophy season, he scored 529 runs in 11 innings. Patidar began his first-class career in the 2015–16 season, scoring a century on debut and followed it up with another in the very next match. But his most significant hundred came in the 2022 Ranji Trophy final against Mumbai, a crucial knock that played a pivotal role in securing Madhya Pradesh's first title in 69 years.

In the 2025 IPL season, Patidar also led Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) to their maiden title after 18 years. In looking at his performances and ability to rise on big occasions, Patidar deserves more opportunities at the highest level and could well emerge as a bigger star.