Ajinkya Rahane heaps praise on Shubman Gill's captaincy, highlights key leadership qualities

Rahane praises Shubman Gill's captaincy style

Former India Test captain Ajinkya Rahane, speaking as part of Sony Sports Network's expert panel, highlighted Shubman Gill's growing maturity as a leader ahead of the ongoing New Zealand tour.

Indian cricket team meets rugby legend Keven Mealamu ahead of first ODI against New Zealand

India squad meets rugby legend Keven Mealamu in NZ

The Indian cricket squad, including captain Shubman Gill, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, received personalised rugby jerseys from New Zealand rugby legend Keven Mealamu before the first ODI.

Shubman Gill mentions Eden Park's unique fielding challenge

India captain Shubman Gill speaks ahead of the first ODI against New Zealand at Eden Park in Auckland, highlighting the venue's unique dimensions and the challenge of setting the fielders correctly.

'It will be a bit weird for us to find the right placement for fielders' – Shubman Gill on Eden Park's unique dimensions

NZ vs IND 2026: Why is Mohammed Siraj not playing in the 1st ODI?

Why is Mohammed Siraj not playing in the 1st ODI?

India won the toss in the first ODI.

Pandya will play domestic cricket before IND comeback: Gill

Shubman Gill outlined Hardik Pandya's rehabilitation plan ahead of India's five-match ODI series against New Zealand, emphasising the all-rounder's need to prove fitness through domestic competition.

'He will play domestic cricket' - Shubman Gill on injured Hardik Pandya's road back to Team India

Would have played all five ODIs with full squad if they came before T20Is: Shubman Gill

Gill: Would have preferred ODIs before T20Is in NZ

Shubman Gill says India's ODI squad management on the New Zealand tour was shaped by the tight turnaround before the Test series and the need to protect key players.

3 batters to watch in NZ vs IND 1st ODI

Eden Park in Auckland hosts the opening game of a five-match ODI series between New Zealand and India, with several big names set to take centre stage.

New Zealand vs India: 3 batters to watch in 1st ODI

India captain Shubman Gill and New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner

New Zealand vs India Match Prediction, 1st ODI

The series opener will be played at the Eden Park, Auckland.

New Zealand vs India Match Prediction, 1st ODI – Who will win today’s match between NZ vs IND?

Rohit vs Gill: ODI runs comparison in 2026

Ahead of the five-match ODI series against New Zealand starting November 4, 2026, a look at how Shubman Gill and Rohit Sharma have fared in ODIs this year.

Rohit Sharma vs Shubman Gill - Who has scored more ODI runs in 2026?

Top 3 batters to watch in NZ vs IND ODI series

From Shubman Gill's record-breaking form to Daryl Mitchell's stunning numbers against India, these three batters could define the five-match ODI contest.

Top 3 batters to watch out for in NZ vs IND ODI series

Shubman Gill scores 1 on Ranji Trophy return ahead of New Zealand Test series

Gill scores 1 on Ranji return before NZ Tests

Shubman Gill was bowled for just 1 by Ajay Mandal in Punjab's Elite Group B Ranji Trophy match against Chhattisgarh in New Chandigarh on October 18, 2026.

Has captaincy affected Gill's batting? Rishi Dhawan answers

Former Indian all-rounder Rishi Dhawan praised Shubman Gill's ability to balance captaincy duties with consistent batting excellence.

'Often when players are made captains, it impacts their batting' - Rishi Dhawan shares his views on Shubman Gill's captaincy

Abhishek Sharma, Shubman Gill and Sikandar Raza

ICC Men's Player of the Month: September 2026 nominees

Abhishek Sharma, Sikandar Raza and Shubman Gill are the three nominees for the ICC Men's Player of the Month award for September 2026.

ICC Men's Player of the Month nominees for September 2026 revealed

'T20? Mai toh hu hi nahi' - Shubman Gill responds to questions on India's T20I series vs West Indies

Gill: 'I am not in the T20I team' amid West Indies series

India's ODI and Test captain Shubman Gill was caught off guard when reporters asked him about the upcoming T20I series against West Indies, reminding them he is not part of the format.

Shubman Gill equals Yuvraj Singh, Sourav Ganguly and MS Dhoni in elite ODI record

Gill equals Dhoni, Ganguly and Yuvraj in ODI record

Shubman Gill claimed his seventh ODI Player of the Series award after India beat West Indies 2-1, joining three Indian legends on the same tally.

IND vs WI: Top 3 run-scorers from ODI series

Top 3 run-getters from IND vs WI ODI series

Shubman Gill, Shai Hope and Amir Jangoo stood out with the bat across the three-match series.

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Gujarat Titans

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Leicestershire

Glamorgan

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Kolkata Knight Riders

<h3>Introduction:</h3>
<p>Shubman Gill was born in Fazilka, Punjab in a Jatt Sikh family on September 8, 1999. His father, Lakhwinder Singh, an agriculturist, wanted to become a cricketer when he was young. However, he couldn’t pursue his dreams. When Shubman was just three years old, he started playing cricket and fell in love with the beautiful game in no time.&nbsp;</p>
<p>According to his father, Shubman used to sleep with a bat and a ball. Lakhwinder identified that his son had a knack for the sport and he transformed his farm into a cricket ground with a turf pitch. Shubman’s father would challenge the locals to try and pick up his son’s wicket. Whoever could dismiss the youngster would receive 100 rupees from Lakhwinder.</p>
<p>Shubman’s father soon understood that his son had something special and to give him better opportunities, the family moved to Mohali in a rented house near the PCA Stadium.</p>
<h3><b id="docs-internal-guid-8e39ae32-7fff-53da-83cc-b5e603a74f3f"><span></span></b>Shubman Gill’s Career Information:</h3>
<p><strong>Test Debut: </strong>Australia vs India at Melbourne - December 26, 2020</p>
<p><strong>ODI Debut:</strong> New Zealand vs India at Hamilton - January 31, 2019</p>
<p><strong>T20I Debut:</strong> India vs Sri Lanka at Wankhede - January 03, 2023</p>
<p><strong>Teams:</strong> Punjab, India U19, India U23, India A, Kolkata Knight Riders, India B, India, India C, India Blue, Gujarat Titans, Glamorgan</p>
<h4>Early Career:</h4>
<p>The talented batter made his List A debut for Punjab in the 2016-17 edition of the Vijay Hazare Trophy on February 25, 2017, against Vidarbha. In the following Ranji Trophy season, Gill made his first-class debut for Punjab on November 17, 2017. In just his second first-class game, Gill scored his maiden century. In the 2018-19 Ranji Trophy season, the right-hander compiled his maiden double century in first-class cricket against the mighty Tamil Nadu. He scored a spectacular 268 to announce himself in style. In just 15 innings, Gill notched up 1000 runs in first-class cricket. He also finished as the highest run-scorer for Punjab in the 2018-2019 Ranji Trophy with 728 runs in five games.</p>
<p>Gill stamped his authority during the Under-19 World Cup in 2018 as he was the leading run-getter for India iin the tournament, scoring 372 runs. He was also named Player of the Tournament and many experts who watched him play touted him as a future star.</p>
<h4>International Debut:</h4>
<p>Shubman Gill was picked in India’s squad for the limited-overs leg for their series against New Zealand in January 2019. On January 31, 2019, the youngster received his maiden international cap as he was picked in the playing XI for the fourth ODI. He didn’t have a memorable start though. Batting at No. 3, Gill could only manage nine runs in 21 balls as he was dismissed by the experienced Trent Boult. During his short stay at the crease, the batter flicked Matt Henry for a stylish boundary.</p>
<p>From there, Gill has become a household name in Indian cricket, making a serious impression in all three formats, especially in ODIs. He has already scored 1311 runs in just 24 ODIs at an average of 65.55 and a strike rate of 107.11. The 23-year-old has five fifties, four hundreds, and one of his hundreds is a double ton.</p>
<h4><br>Stellar IPL 2023</h4>
<p>Shubman Gill came into the 2023 edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) on the back of a maiden T20I hundred against New Zealand at the <strong><a href="https://www.crictracker.com/narendra-modi-stadium" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad</a></strong>. The opening batter for Gujarat Titans (GT) continued the rich vein of form in the cash-rich league as he amassed 890 runs in 17 matches to win the Orange cap. During the campaign, Gill slammed three centuries. Thanks to his consistent performances, GT reached the finals for the second consecutive year. The elegant batter has now played in three consecutive IPL finals, winning in 2022 with GT.</p>
<h3>Shubman Gill’s Personal Life:</h3>
<p>Shubman Gill is one of the most stylish cricketers in world cricket. He has created a huge fan following at a young age. The Punjab batter loves traveling to places and exploring different cultures. He is quite close to his family and posts pictures with them on social media every now and then. The elegant cricketer has been linked to a few popular women in recent times. Two of them are <strong><a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-players/sachin-tendulkar" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Sachin Tendulkar’s</a></strong> daughter Sara Tendulkar and Bollywood star Sara Ali Khan. However, all these are still just rumours with no official confirmation</p>

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