Young Indian opener Shubman Gill has emerged as a rising star in Indian cricket, and he is having a wonderful year in 2023 in ODI cricket. With his incredible hand speed, impeccable technique, and great mindset, Gill is poised to make a significant impact at the upcoming ICC Cricket World Cup 2023, to be held in India from October 5.
Ahead of the ODI World Cup 2023, former Indian cricketer Suresh Raina said that Shubman Gill has the potential to become a legend like Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, carrying the aspirations of his nation on his shoulders.
Raina further predicted that Gill will have a remarkable World Cup and do what Rohit did in the 2019 edition when the Indian skipper scored five centuries and amassed 648 runs.
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Suresh Raina said on JioCinema show ‘Home of the Blues: India Heroes’: “He'll be one of the most important players at the World Cup. I know that he wants to be a superstar and wants to be the next Virat Kohli and is in that aura already and after this World Cup, we will be talking about him more often. The form he's playing in with his hand speed - it's extremely strong.”
He continued, “Spinners don't know where to bowl to him and if fast bowlers don't swing the ball, he can play those well with a straight or a flick. His mindset will not stop here. What Rohit Sharma did in the 2019 World Cup; Gill could do the same for India this year. He'll get 50 overs to bat, so it's a takeoff point for his batting. I think he's a born leader and he shows that in his game.”
The former Indian batter also hailed Gill’s consistency and ability to adapt, as he showcased his resilience and determination by bouncing back from the challenges faced against the West Indies, saying he is a born leader, and his performances on the field bear testament to this fact.
Raina signed off by saying, “He’s been consistent for a year and a half. He struggled in the middle against West Indies, but the way he's come back and scored good runs in the Asia Cup. He is looking positive, using good footwork, and from getting out at 40 against the West Indies, he is now comfortably hitting 50s and even 100s.”
Gill will be in action when India takes on Australia in the first of the three ODIs on September 22 in Mohali.
