Shubman Gill Opens Up On Playing First World Cup For India, Says "It’s Amazing Feeling"

Indian batter Shubman Gill expressed his delight in playing the first World Cup for the senior team. He also talked about his childhood memories, saying that watching his country play in the big event as a young kid will always remain fresh in his mind.

Young batter Shubman Gill has set the world on fire with his staggering performances ever since he made his debut for India. The opening batter in a short span of time has developed a reputation as the most reliable player and is even the mainstay of the team in all three formats despite the presence of big names in the squad.

Shubman Gill is touted as the ‘Prince of Cricket’, which depicts his caliber as a batter. Going into the ICC World Cup 2023, he will be one of the important players for India. His rich vein of form surely can make a difference in the mega event and if he fires, Men In Blue won’t be far from winning the title.

Shubman Gill recently played in the Asia Cup 2023 for India. He set the stage on fire and was the leading run-getter in the tournament. He was the only batter to amass over 300 runs at an average of over 75 as he smashed two fifties and one century in the 6 games that he played throughout the tournament.

Shubman Gill opened up about his feelings to represent India for the first time in the World Cup. Speaking at the G-shock event on Wednesday, September 20, he said (as quoted by SportsTak):

“It’s my first World Cup and it’s in India. My memories as a kid of watch my country play a World Cup, they are so refresh in my memory. To be able to represent my country for the first time in the World Cup is an amazing feeling.”

Shubman Gill to be next seen in action against Australia

Shubman Gill has been named in the Indian squad for the upcoming three-match ODI series against Australia. The batter after his rollicking performance in the Asia Cup 2023 has attained the career best ODI ranking of 2.

With the quality and the experience that he brings in, he’s likely to play a vital role against Australia as well as the World Cup. Shubman Gill would be hoping to carry his golden touch and make his team win. The three-match ODI series against Australia will begin on 22nd September followed by the last two games on 24th and 27th September respectively.