Shubman Gill, a prominent name in Indian cricket, is on a relentless journey to establish himself as one of the nation’s cricketing gems. At just 24 years old, Gill has already proven his mettle as one of India’s finest batters. His career trajectory continues to soar, promising even greater heights in the future. Following an exceptional performance in the 2023 Indian Premier League season, Gill experienced a brief dip in form before making a remarkable comeback. The recently-concluded Asia Cup showcased his prowess, where he emerged as the tournament’s top scorer with an impressive 302 runs across six matches, boasting an average of 75.50.

Former Indian cricketer Suresh Raina has made a noteworthy statement, asserting that Shubman Gill aspires to follow in the footsteps of the legendary Virat Kohli.

Raina remarked on JioCinema, “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.”

Raina continued to praise Gill’s current form, highlighting his exceptional hand speed and adaptability against bowlers. He drew parallels with Rohit Sharma’s performance in the 2019 World Cup, suggesting that Gill has the potential to replicate such success for India in the upcoming Cricket World Cup. Raina emphasized that Gill’s leadership qualities shine through in his game.

“The form he’s playing in with his hand speed – it’s extremely strong. Spinners don’t know where to bowl to him and if fast bowlers don’t swing the ball, he can play those really 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,” he added.