Shubman Gill’s reputation in the game continues to rise massively. The 23-year-old has been making centuries in quick successions and hoarding all the limelights. Not just that but the right-hand batter is now claiming a permanent place in India’s playing XI, irrespective of the format.
His batting exploits have not just impressed the fans but also former players who have much more insight into the game than casual spectators. One such former player is Saba Karim who believes Shubman Gill can shoulder the responsibility of taking the legacy of Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli forward. Karim also suggested that Gill could become the ‘backbone’ of India’s batting order.
“The temperament is good. He can carry forward the legacy set by Virat Kohli and Sachin Tendulkar. The biggest test is overseas conditions. Gill’s track in England wasn’t that good when he played Tests. We hope that he becomes the backbone of Indian batting. We are witnessing such a skill after a long time. In the future, we have to check how he performs against tough opponents. We have to test him in difficult conditions and quality pace bowlers, but the start has been phenomenal,” Karim told India News.
He looks mature- Karim
Karim who worked as the selector for Indian Cricket Board also praised Gill’s maturity at such a young age.
“There are a lot of things about Shubman Gill’s batting. He looks mature with the bat. By maturity, I mean game awareness, reading the game, playing different shots against bowlers, focusing on shot selection, how to run the scoreboard and complementing the partner when needed,” Karim added.
Shubman Gill is currently playing for the India team in the ongoing T20I series against New Zealand. He has also been included in the squad for the upcoming Border- Gavaskar Trophy against Australia. The first Test of the BGT is scheduled to start on February 9th.
