Former Indian captain Sunil Gavaskar has heaped praise on the Kolkata Knight Riders’ (KKR) rising top-order batsman Shubman Gill ahead of the KKR’s IPL 2020 opening game against the Mumbai Indians (MI) on Wednesday (September 23) in Dubai.
The legendary cricketer also believes that the 21-year-old has the potential to become a big star for the Indian team in the future while pointing out that almost all Indian cricketers would all name the youngster if anyone asked about who would be the country's next big star.
Speaking on Sports Tak, Gavaskar said: “If KKR shows enough confidence in Shubman Gill and if you tell him that he will play every game and will open in every game, then he can show his potential. He has such class that if you ask any Indian cricketer who is the next star, everyone will say Shubman Gill. So this is a great opportunity for him to show why he can go on and become a big star for India.”
He also said KKR should back Gill and given him an opportunity in every game in the IPL 2020 as he feels enough confidence is shown in him, he will reveal his true potential and score consistently for the team.
He also spoke on the KKR’s chances in the IPL 2020, saying “KKR certainly have the players and also have a potent bowling attack. This team can prove to be really dangerous and can will IPL 2020. Even in 2014, when the first leg of the tournament was played in the UAE, KKR went on to win the tournament.”
Gavaskar signed off by saying, “Even this time around, they have a very balanced team and also have a lot of experience. Sunil Narine has just come off a winning campaign with the Trinbago Knight Riders in the CPL. Thus there will be confidence in the side and they can be a really dangerous team.”
