WHEN Shubman Gill came into the 2023 season, his career strike rate in the Indian Premier League was 125.24.
Everyone knew he was a class act in the making, but somehow the Gujarat Titans batter hadn't cracked the shortest format. To an extent, it was also one of the reasons why he was not retained by Kolkata Knight Riders ahead of the 2022 mega auction.
Last year, Gill was ready. He had upskilled himself and married his poster-worthy stroke play with insane intent. He struck at 150.84 in the first six overs and then he only got better (162.8). No kind of bowler was spared. Against pace, Gill operated at 157.53 SR and spinners at 158.15 SR. It is not just the intent that made it look crazy, but how long he was able to sustain it.
While striking at over 150, he averaged 59.33, registering a breakthrough season. Such was his impact that he came close to beating Virat Kohli's 973-run record, finishing the season with 890 runs.
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