India vice-captain Shubman Gill dethroned Pakistan's Babar Azam from the No. 1 spot in the ICC ODI Rankings for batters on the back of his strong showing against England in the recent home series.
India skipper Shubman Gill expressed confidence in his team's middle-order batters after Washington Sundar and Axar Patel successfully chased down a challenging target, highlighting their ability to perform under pressure and hinting at exploring various combinations for the upcoming ODI World Cup.
Gill, 25, was appointed captain in May following the retirement of two great Indian batsmen and leaders in Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma.
In a unique convergence of champions, cricketer Shubman Gill and exceptional archer Sheetal Devi came together to celebrate the triumphs of Asian Games heroes
Shubman Gill met some of Manchester City's treble winning stars during their open-top bus parade in Manchester on Monday.
India's fielding coach T Dilip has praised the team's "incredible" fielding efforts during their 3-0 ODI series sweep against England.
India's Shubman Gill has ascended to the second position in the ICC ODI batting rankings, propelled by strong performances against Afghanistan. Meanwhile, New Zealand's Matt Henry has joined India's Jasprit Bumrah as the world's top-ranked Test bowler, marking a significant achievement for both players in the latest ICC updates.
Team India began preparations for the one-off Test against Afghanistan in New Chandigarh, with Shubman Gill leading the side and new spin-bowling coach Sairaj Bahutule joining the support staff.
Gill's highest score in the three Asia Cup matches has been an unbeaten 20 with the Test skipper failing to click in the games against Pakistan and Oman after a fruitful red-ball away series against England.
Former India captain Mohammed Azharuddin has voiced concerns over the current Indian cricket team selections, particularly questioning Shubman Gill's exclusion from T20Is and the non-selection of domestic stalwarts Sarfaraz Khan and Auqib Nabi for the Test squad. Azharuddin stressed the importance of consistent performance and the need for more Test cricket, while also commenting on captaincy roles and player retirements.
India produced a record-breaking batting display, piling up 402 runs against Afghanistan in the second ODI of the three-match series in Lucknow on Wednesday, in a match filled with major individual milestones.
Gill, who had hit 84 in the previous game against Delhi Capitals, was in imperious form as he cut, drove and smacked the Punjab Kings bowlers.
Shubman Gill struggled during the Border Gavaskar Trophy series in Australia, where he managed just 93 runs from three matches
India comfortably chased down 259 to beat England by six wickets in the first ODI, with Shubman Gill scoring 80 before Axar Patel and Washington Sundar guided the visitors home with unbeaten fifties.
Skipper Shubman Gill on Saturday hoped that "phenomenal" Yashasvi Jaiswal will continue to churn out big performances to keep himself in contention in India's ODI scheme of things.
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'I have no plans of cloning myself in the near future, either.'
Despite the 10-day hiatus between the fourth and fifth Tests against England, Gill was relentless in his pursuit of excellence
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's incredible IPL 2026 campaign ended with another historic achievement as the 15-year-old became the youngest player ever to win the Orange Cap.
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Former England opener Mark Butcher feels the Indian Test captain has taken ownership of Virat Kohli's No 4 spot quite comfortably despite the 'enormous scrutiny'.
Shubman Gill dominated with the bat in England, as he amassed a huge tally of 567 runs at an average of 94.50 in the three Tests played in July.
Skipper Shubman Gill battled the oppressive heat and cramps to produce a magnificent 154 while Ishan Kishan ended a three-year wait for an ODI hundred as India beat Afghanistan by 170 runs in the second ODI to take 2-0 unassailable lead in the three-match series, in Lucknow on Wednesday.
He batted with maturity, picking his shots and rotating the strike effectively. He was also not afraid to take his time when the boundaries dried up, showing that he understands the nuances of the game.
A controversial catch decision in the IPL final saw Virat Kohli survive, sparking debate and ultimately contributing to RCB's five wicket victory.
Shubman Gill's century during India's second One Day International against Australia at the Holkar Stadium in Indore on Sunday, September 24, 2023, gave the young man admission into an elite club with Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli among others as its 7 members.
Run-out, screamer, statement: Gill inspires Gujarat Titans' all-round domination in 89-run win over Chennai Super Kings
Five-time champions Chennai Super Kings were eliminated from the race for the IPL 2026 playoffs after suffering a humiliating 89-run defeat at the hands of Gujarat Titans in Ahmedabad on Thursday.
Gujarat Titans captain Shubman Gill expressed his disappointment after his side lost the IPL 2026 final to Royal Challengers Bengaluru, highlighting the team's resilience and the lessons learned from the defeat.
Former India cricketer Suresh Raina has rated Gujarat Titans openers Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan as the finest batting pair in the history of IPL and lauded the duo's "remarkable" consistency.
Chasing a daunting 215 against Rajasthan Royals in Qualifier 2 at Mullanpur, Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan turned a high-pressure contest into an exhibition of timing, elegance and composure.
Following Gill's early dismissal, some netizens trolled him for his performance in the final.
The newly appointed Gujarat Titans skipper, who didn't play the thrilling five-match T20I series against Australia, showed his smart play off the field, wisely using this downtime to refuel before diving into the action-packed all-format tour awaiting him in South Africa.
Punjab had recorded a voter turnout of 65.96 in the 2019 Lok Sabha polls for the 13 seats.
Shubman Gill topped the IPL scoring charts in 2023 but his captaincy skills remain a question mark.
'Early stages in the tournament, good batting tracks, you get to your highest score, you're playing for a new franchisee, it can only boost your confidence.'
'Captaincy for India is slightly different to captaining a franchise or any state side; it comes with its own responsibilities and the pressure.'
Shubman Gill became the youngest cricketer to reach 4,000 runs in the Indian Premier League (IPL), surpassing Virat Kohli's previous record during the Gujarat Titans' match against Lucknow Super Giants.
Shubman Gill, silenced his doubters with a noteworthy performance in the recent Test series against England.
Shubman Gill praised pacer Gurnoor Brar and left-arm spinner Harsh Dubey for their impressive debuts in India's one-sided victory over Afghanistan in the rain-curtailed first ODI.
