Shubman Gill is an Indian international cricketer. He is a right-handed batter who plays for Punjab in domestic cricket and captains Gujarat Titans in the IPL. He also leads India in Test and ODI cricket and has captained in T20Is.
He is one of the fastest players to reach 2000 and 2500 ODI runs. He also became the youngest to score an ODI double century at age 23. He won the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy as vice-captain of India.
In the 2018 Under-19 World Cup, he scored 372 runs and was named Player of the Tournament. He has also won ICC Men’s Player of the Month four times, more than any other male player.
5 Fun Facts You Didn’t Know About Shubman Gill
A Bollywood Star Changed His Eating Habits
As a kid, Gill hated parathas. Then he watched Hrithik Roshan’s character devour aloo parathas in the movie *Kaho Naa… Pyaar Hai*. Something clicked. He started eating them and never looked back. Of course, today as a top athlete, he eats a gluten-free version. But the inspiration? Pure Bollywood.
The Self-Aware Movie Sleeper
Shubman is refreshingly honest about his habits. In a rapid-fire round, someone asked which player would fall asleep first during a movie. Without a second’s hesitation, Gill picked himself. His explanation was simple: “If I don’t enjoy the movie, I end up sleeping.” Teammates confirm this. No fake energy, just pure honesty.
The Red Handkerchief Lucky Charm
Many cricketers have superstitions. Shubman’s is simple but firm. He always tucks a red handkerchief into his trousers while batting. The ritual started during an Under-16 match where he scored a century. Since that talisman worked once, he has never batted without it. Why fix what isn’t broken?
The Cricketer Who Raps
Shubman has a hidden talent. He loves hip-hop. He once posted a video of himself rapping along to Divine’s hit song “100 Million.” The video went viral, and even the famous rapper himself commented on it. So besides cover drives and straight sixes, Gill can spit bars too. A rapper’s co-sign is no small thing.
The ‘Innocent Face’ Mastermind
Don’t let his calm face fool you. Childhood friend Abhishek Sharma revealed that Gill is often the mastermind behind the group’s mischief. During an Under-16 tournament in Dharamsala, the boys argued with a bus driver over music. Gill shouted the loudest. But when the driver was asked to identify the culprit, Gill put on such an innocent face that he escaped scot-free while his four friends almost got sent home.
FAQs
Q. What formats does Shubman Gill captain for India?
A. Gill has captained India in Test, ODI, and T20I cricket.
Q. Which team does Shubman Gill play for?
A. Gill plays for Punjab and captains Gujarat Titans in the IPL.
Q. What ODI records does Shubman Gill hold?
A. Shubman Gill is one of the fastest to reach 2000 and 2500 ODI runs. And the youngest to score an ODI double century at age 23.
Q. What is Shubman Gill’s biggest U-19 achievement?
A. Shubman Gill scored 372 runs in the 2018 U-19 World Cup. And was named the Player of the Tournament.
Q. What ICC achievement does Shubman Gill have recently?
A. Shubman Gill was part of India’s 2025 ICC Champions Trophy winning team as vice-captain.
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