After a historic 2-2 series draw against England, Shubman Gill received the ‘Player of the Series’ award for his exceptional performance.
Apart from the series award, Gill was awarded ‘Player of the Match’ twice during the 5-Test series.
Unlike India, where winners often receive cash or trophies, England traditionally gives bottles of wine or champagne to top performers.
In total, Gill received three wine bottles- one for Player of the Series and two for his two Player of the Match awards.
The internet spotted 2 bottles in Gill’s viral photo, sparking curiosity. The third may have been given earlier or not featured in the picture.
One of the bottles given was Chapel Down Brut Sparkling Wine, a premium English wine worth around ₹14,000.
This gift sparked online buzz as Indian fans were surprised to see liquor bottles awarded. However, in England, it's a traditional and respected gesture in cricket culture.