Mumbai, PTI. Shubman Gill, who has opened the team in Test cricket for India, is currently spreading his fire in the Indian Premier League. This batsman, who played for Kolkata in the last few seasons, was added by the Gujarat team this time through the draft. Former India coach Ravi Shastri termed the young batsman Gill as one of the finest talents in world cricket who is a perfect fit for the T20 format of the game due to his shots.
Gill is playing for Gujarat Titans in this season of IPL. The 22-year-old is looking to take this season as an opportunity to make a place in the Indian team for the ICC T20 World Cup to be held in Australia. Playing his best innings this season, he scored his highest score in the tournament.
Shastri said, 'Gill is one of the finest talents of country and world cricket. If he plays like this, he can make big scores. When he settles down at the crease, how easy the batting looks. He has the stamina, the time and the power to get the ball out of bounds. He is made for this format of the game only. His shot selection and strike rotation help him take the pressure off.
Gill has impressed with his game in the ongoing IPL and is expected to play some impressive knocks in the coming weeks. Shastri said, 'He is such a player who is capable of sending the bad ball out. He is adept at playing short balls. In the initial phase of the tournament, you can score your best on a good batting pitch, you are playing for a new franchise, that will only boost your confidence.
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