IND vs NZ: Sunil Gavaskar Gives Shubman Gill A New Nickname On Live Television; Indian batsman Gives Epic Reply

Indian Batting legend, Sunil Gavaskar could not help but give Shubman Gill high appreciation for his incredible recent ODI cricket performance. On live television during the second One-Day International between India and New Zealand, the legendary Indian batsman handed the great opener a new nickname.

Gill responded to Gavaskar’s nickname. Gill recently became the eighth batsman in ODI history to score a double century. In the opening ODI against New Zealand, he scored 208.

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Shubman Gill has made sure he is a regular component of the team ever since he returned to the ODI squad in 2022. A few months before the 2023 ODI World Cup, Team India made the brave choice to replace experienced batsman Shikhar Dhawan in the 50-over format as a result of Gill’s outstanding play.

Gill already has two centuries in India’s five ODIs in 2023. In the first game of the series against New Zealand on Wednesday (18 January), the opening batter for India made history by becoming the fifth Indian to achieve a double century in the format. The milestone has been reached by Gill, the youngest player in the world.

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Sunil Gavaskar Gives Shubman Gill A New Nickname:

It’s not surprising that Gill is getting high marks from the entire cricket community. Sunil Gavaskar, a legendary Indian batsman, is one of many who praised Gill’s outstanding performance.

On Saturday, January 21, the ex-cricketer-turned-commentator went above and beyond by giving the kid a new name on live television during the second One-Day International between India and New Zealand. Gavaskar referred to Gill as “Smoothman Gill,” and the 23-year-reaction old’s was amusing.

“I have given you a new nickname, Smoothman Gill. I hope you don’t mind,” said Gavaskar on Star Sports. “I don’t mind at all, sir, “ Shubman Gill added.

In just 19 innings in the first ODI against New Zealand, Gill also reached the 1000-run mark. He beat out Virat Kohli and Shikhar Dhawan, who both amassed 1000 runs in the format in 24 innings, to become the fastest Indian to reach the milestone.

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