Star India batter Shubman Gill is set to participate in his first ODI Cricket World Cup. Ahead of the prestigious tournament, he will participate in the Asia Cup. He was named in the 17-member squad announced on Monday for the continental tournament. Meanwhile, on Monday, Gill also bagged two awards at the CEAT Cricket Rating Awards 2023.
In the annual award show, Gill bagged two awards: International Cricketer of the Year and ODI Cricketer of the Year. However, in conversation with the event host, Gill spoke about his early career. The 23-year-old batter explained how he was influenced by Sachin Tendulkar and decided to play cricket. Gill also thanked the Indian team management, especially skipper Rohit Sharma and coach Rahul Dravid, for supporting him.
Speaking about his inspiration for the game, Gill said, “Sachin Tendulkar was my inspiration when I started playing cricket.” Speaking further about former India skipper Virat Kohli, Gill said that he is a hulk. He said Kohli has energy like the Hulk, so if he were a superhero, he should be the Hulk. It’s worth noting that Gill received awards from India skipper Rohit Sharma.
After winning the award, Gill said, “I’m honoured to be selected as the recipient of the coveted CEAT Men’s International Cricketer of the Year. As a cricketer, it’s always about pushing boundaries, facing challenges head-on, and constantly improving to reach new heights. This recognition reinforces the parallel between our commitment to excellence and would encourage me to strive harder.”
Suryakumar Yadav and Bhuvneshwar Kumar also shine at the CEAT Awards
Apart from Gill, star Indian batter Suryakumar Yadav also shone at the award show. Surya received the International T20 Batsman of the Year Award. Meanwhile, pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar got the T20 Bowler of the Year award. Star New Zealand batter Kane Williamson received the International Test Cricketer of the Year award, while England coach Brendon McCullum was adjourned as Coach of the Year.
In the female category, star India player Deepti Sharma received the Women’s International Cricketer of the Year Award. Meanwhile, Jalaj Saxena won the Domestic Cricketer of the Year Award. It’s worth noting that India skipper Rohit Sharma was handed a special memento by the organisers to wish him and the Indian team the best of luck ahead of two upcoming tournaments.
Here is how fans react to Shubman Gill’s comments on Sachin Tendulkar:
Sometimes Sachin is my idol and sometimes kohli is my idol ??
This guy wants to milk followers of kohli and Sachin fc .— ????????!??_?? (@bholination) August 21, 2023
Sara after hearing this. pic.twitter.com/OwSVh9nhPY
— Harshhh! (@Harsh_humour) August 22, 2023
Shubman has always said that he started playing cricket because of Sachin who was his dad's favourite player but Virat became his inspiration as he grew up watching him
Don't know what's wrong with few crybabies who haven't forgotten Gill's hundred against RCB and dislike him.
— Shubman Gang (@ShubmanGang) August 21, 2023
Gill to Tendulkar sahab: pic.twitter.com/EVtf6BuJLz
— ?? ?????? (@RomanaRaza) August 22, 2023
Ab toh rishta pakka
— ?????????????™ (@Itzshreyas07) August 21, 2023
Ladki ka chakar babu bhaiya?
— ASHISH (@Ashish87652264) August 21, 2023
Sara Tendulkar pic.twitter.com/MVr3a9Tu6L
— Suresh Parmar® (@iamSureshParmar) August 21, 2023
Sara will be happy now ?
— Sultan Khan (@MainHoonSultan7) August 21, 2023
This was coming I knew it
Agar nhi aata to " aye vediya"— Desi Bhayo (@desi_bhayo88) August 21, 2023
Tribute to sasur ji…ye hote hain sanskar?
— UmdarTamker (@UmdarTamker) August 21, 2023
Jhagde nahi hona maangta ghar me?
— Kapil Dhama (@kapildhama) August 21, 2023
Bhai Sachin sir ne kaha isliye hi to tujhe liya ? pic.twitter.com/ndwjkdszrl
— Indian Elon (@elonifiedmusk) August 21, 2023
Sara ka hath maagega jaldi hi ye ?
— Gagan?? (@1no_aalsi_) August 21, 2023
???? ??? ?????? ?
— ???? ?? (@bhiku_07) August 21, 2023
Iski baate ghum phr kar Sachin sir pe hi atakti hai ?
— Mukesh M (@mukkuseervi02) August 21, 2023
Bro start playing like Sachin
— Kapil Pratap Singh (@kapil9994) August 21, 2023
Sachin Tendulkar to Sara: pic.twitter.com/DM5LHTwbCC
— Raghav Masoom (@comedibanda) August 22, 2023
