Shubman Gill looked on before the T20I match between India and Australia at Manuka Oval in Canberra, October 29, 2025.
Shubman Gill is an Indian international cricketer. He is a right-handed batter. He plays for India and represents Punjab in domestic cricket. He also captains Gujarat Titans in the IPL.
He leads India in Tests and ODIs, and has also captained in T20Is. In ODIs, he reached 2000 runs in just 38 innings and 2500 runs in 50 innings, which are very fast records. He also became the youngest player to score a double century in ODIs at age 23.
Gill was born on 8 September 1999 in Fazilka, Punjab. His father is a farmer and wanted to be a cricketer. Gill started playing very young and trained daily with his father. Later, his family moved to Mohali so he could get better coaching.
Top 10 Things You Didn’t Know About Shubman Gill
His First Toy Was a Cricket Bat
Shubman didn’t play with video games. His grandfather gifted him a cricket bat as his first toy. His father Lakhwinder sold his farmhouse and moved the family to Mohali just for better training. No backup plan, just pure faith in his son’s talent.
Only 12% Attendance in School
From 8th to 10th standard, Shubman attended school only 12% of the time. His school had to give him special permission. Born on September 8, 1999, he often celebrated his birthday while traveling for matches.
The Red Handkerchief Luck Charm
Shubman has a quirky superstition. He always tucks a red handkerchief into his trousers while batting. He picked up this habit during an Under-16 match where he scored a century. It worked once, and he hasn’t changed it since. Simple, but it’s his thing.
The Gabba 91 That Shook Australia
Before becoming a Test regular, Shubman played a fearless knock of 91 at Brisbane’s Gabba in 2021. He took on Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood like a veteran. That innings helped India chase down a historic target and break Australia’s unbeaten fortress.
The Rapping Cricketer with a Divine Co-sign
Shubman enjoys hip-hop. He posted a video of himself rapping along to Divine’s “100 Million” and it went viral. The famous rapper himself commented on it. So besides cover drives, Shubman can spit bars too – a hidden talent fans loved discovering.
Hrithik Roshan Made Him Eat Parathas
As a kid, Shubman hated parathas. But after watching Hrithik Roshan devour aloo parathas in “Kaho Naa… Pyaar Hai”, he started eating them. Now as a top athlete, he eats a gluten-free version. Bollywood changed his food habits, not any nutritionist.
He Dozes Off During Boring Movies
Shubman is honest about his sleeping habit. In a rapid-fire round, he was asked who would fall asleep first during a film. He picked himself without hesitation, saying, “If I don’t enjoy the movie, I end up sleeping.” Self-aware, at least.
Nervous at Short Leg for India
Before playing for India, Shubman had never fielded at short leg or silly point. During the England series in 2021, he was so scared of getting hit that he silently prayed the ball wouldn’t come his way. Even top players get nervous.
The Social Media Troll in Chief
Shubman loves playful trolling online. He posts pictures holding rival team symbols – a yellow whistle for CSK, a mock pose with Kohli for RCB, or PBKS’s signature move after a win. His Instagram is half cricket, half harmless mischief.
A Youth ODI Record That May Never Break
In Under-19 ODIs, Shubman scored 1,149 runs in just 15 innings at an average of 104.45. No other batsman in Youth ODI history has averaged over 100. That’s not just good – it’s video-game numbers against real bowlers. Pure domination.
FAQs
Q. What type of player is Shubman Gill?
A. Shubman Gill is a right-handed top-order batter.
Q. Which teams does Shubman Gill play for?
A. Shubman Gill plays for India and Gujarat Titans in the IPL.
Q. What captaincy roles does he have?
A. Shubman Gill captains Gujarat Titans and has led India in all formats.
Q. What are his ODI records?
A. Shubman Gill reached and 2500 runs in 50 innings.
Q. Where was Shubman Gill born?
A. Shubman Gill was born in Fazilka, Punjab, on 8 September 1999.
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