Indian cricket team's Test captain Shubman Gill turns 26 today. Fans have showered him with birthday wishes on social media, calling him 'The Prince'. Gill is considered among the most stylish and dependable batsmen of the current era.
Sports News: Indian cricket team's Test captain Shubman Gill turns 26 today. Fans have extended birthday wishes on social media, referring to him as 'The Prince'. Gill is regarded as one of the most stylish and reliable batsmen of the current generation. In his six-year international career, he has already set numerous records.
This year, he was handed the captaincy of the Test team, while he serves as the vice-captain in limited-overs formats. He is considered the successor to 'King' Virat Kohli. Let's take a look at Gill's career and his records.
Stellar Performance in Test Cricket
In his nascent career, Shubman Gill has achieved several remarkable feats in Test cricket. He set an Indian record for the most runs in a single Test series as captain (754). He achieved this record recently during the England tour. He narrowly missed breaking the record of Australian great Don Bradman, who scored 810 runs.
| Batsman | Runs |
|---|---|
| Don Bradman (Australia) | 810 |
| Shubman Gill (India) | 754 |
| Graham Gooch (England) | 752 |
| Sunil Gavaskar (India) | 732 |
| David Gower (England) | 732 |
Furthermore, Gill holds the unique record of scoring a century and a duck (zero) in the same Test match. He is among the batsmen who have scored a double century in one innings and a century in the other innings of the same Test. During the England tour, he scored four centuries, equaling Sunil Gavaskar's feat and establishing himself among the top Indian batsmen in Test cricket.
Fastest and Best Player in Terms of Runs in ODIs
Gill has also proven his batting prowess in ODI cricket. He holds the record for completing 2000 runs in ODIs in the fastest time. He became the fastest batsman to reach 2000 runs in just 38 innings.
| Player (Country) | Time Taken | Matches | Innings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shubman Gill (India) | 4 years 264 days | 38 | 38 |
| Hashim Amla (South Africa) | 2 years 318 days | 41 | 40 |
| Zaheer Abbas (Pakistan) | 9 years 32 days | 45 | 45 |
| Kevin Pietersen (England) | 2 years 144 days | 51 | 45 |
| Babar Azam (Pakistan) | 3 years 108 days | 47 | 45 |
Additionally, Gill's ODI batting average is 59.04, which is the second-highest average in world cricket.
Shubman Gill's International Career
Test Cricket
- Matches: 37
- Runs: 2647
- Average: 41.35
- Centuries: 9
- Half-centuries: 7
ODI Cricket
- Matches: 55
- Runs: 2775
- Average: 59.04
- Centuries: 8
- Half-centuries: 15
T20 Internationals
- Matches: 21
- Runs: 578
- Average: 30.42
- Strike Rate: 139.27
- Centuries: 1
- Half-centuries: 3
Shubman Gill is known for his classical shots, technique, and ability to perform under pressure. From the IPL to international cricket, he has played many memorable innings. His batting style is characterized by calmness and precision.
