Shubman Gill Profile: Family, Age, Career info, Records & Stats

Shubman Gill, the young and talented cricketer from India has been making waves in the cricketing world with exceptional skills and impressive performances. Born on September 8, 1999, in Fazilka, Punjab, Gill has rapidly risen through the ranks and established himself as one of the most promising batsmen in Indian cricket fraternity. Here we will look into Shubman Gill biography: Family, Age, Career info, Records & Stats.

Personal Information

Full Name	Shubman Gill
Date of Birth	September 8, 1999
Age	23 Years
Nationality	Indian
Birth Place	Fazilka
Height	6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Current Team(s)	Indian Cricket Team Gujarat Titans
Role	Middle order Batsman
Batting Style	Right hand Bat
Bowling Style	Right arm Offbreak
Debut	January 31, 2019
Jersey No.	7
Father	Lakhwinder Singh
Mother	Keart Gill

Early Life and Journey to Cricket Stardom

Gill’s passion for cricket ignited at a tender age, and he started honing his skills in hometown. His dedication and talent did not go unnoticed and he soon caught the attention of cricket coaches and selectors. Gill’s exceptional performances in junior-level tournaments earned  a spot in the Punjab Under-16 team where he made an immediate impact with batting skills.

Gill’s meteoric rise continued as he progressed through ranks, representing India in various age-group tournaments. His outstanding performances in 2018 ICC Under-19 World Cup played pivotal role in India’s victorious campaign. Gill was leading run-scorer of tournament, scored an impressive 372 runs at average of 124.00. His ability to tackle both pace and spin with ease along with remarkable technique, caught the attention of cricket enthusiasts worldwide.

Shubman Gill Stats

Despite being relatively new to international cricket, Gill has already engraved name in the record books. As of 2023, he has scored 1816 runs in 35 ODI matches at an average of 64.41. His average of 64.41 reflects his consistent performances at the highest level in such a short international career. In Test match he has scored 966 runs in 18 matches and in T20 Internationals he has scored 304 runs in 11 matches at an average of 30.40 which also include a century.

International Career

ODI

Gill’s consistent performances at domestic level garnered a spot in the Indian national team. He made international debut in January 2019 during a One Day International (ODI) against New Zealand. Since then Gill has been a regular fixture in Indian squad showcasing batting skills and contributing significantly to team’s success.

T20I

Shubman Gill started his T20 international career in January 2023, when he played against Sri Lanka at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. He has also scored highest individual score by an Indian when he smashed 126 not out against New Zealand in Ahmedabad in February 2023.

TEST

Subhaman Gill made Test debut for India in December 2020 against Australia which had helped India to a comeback and win the second match of series.

His memorable innings of 91 runs against Australia  at Gabba in 2020-21 Border-Gavaskar Trophy earned him praise for his composure and maturity. Gill displayed impeccable technique, which allowed him to excel against a formidable Australian bowling attack. His performances played a crucial role in India’s historic series victory.

Gill had scored first century of his Test career against Bangladesh in December 2022. Till he has scored two centuries in Test career.

Shubman Gill Records

Here are some of his achievements:

• He has 2^nd highest career batting average in One Day Internationals i.e. 64.40.
• He is the second fastest batsman to score 1000 runs in ODI in just 19 innings.
• Youngest player in the ODI history to score a double hundred that was 208 runs against New Zealand.
• He has scored highest individual score i.e. 126 runs by any Indian in T20 surpassing Virat Kohli.

Shubman Gill’s journey from a budding cricketer in Punjab to a recognized international player is truly inspiring. With his remarkable talent, determination and dedication, Gill is undoubtedly a rising star in Indian cricket and future looks exceptionally bright.

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