Is Shubman Gill The Next Big Thing After Virat Kohli In Indian Cricket?

The transition from U19 cricket to the big stage is a massive leap. Not everyone can make the adjustments instantly. Gill has displayed glimpses of brilliance, but there has been an equal number of disappointments...

- Renin Wilben

Former cricketer Wasim Jaffer recently made a massive statement when he claimed that young opener Shubman Gill is the next big batter to come out of the Indian team after Virat Kohli in recent times. He added that Gill could be an all-format player for the team. Speaking to ESPNcricinfo after Gill notched up his maiden Test ton against Bangladesh in Chattogram, Jaffer commented, "He is a class player. I will probably say that after Virat Kohli, he is the next big batter to come out of the Indian camp. He is a three-format player, and I hope to see many more good things from Shubman Gill." There has never been any doubt about the 23-year-old's talent. He proved his mettle at the U19 World Cup in 2018, where he was the second-leading run-getter with 372 runs in five innings at an average of 124. The righthanded batter was soon drafted into the Indian squad and has represented India in 12 Tests and 15 ODIS so far. The transition from U19 cricket to the big stage is a massive leap. Not everyone can make the adjustments instantly. Gill has displayed glimpses of brilliance, but there has been an equal number of disappointments.

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