Shubman Gill has a great potential and ability to become a best batsman in the world, but overtakes Virat Kohli- specially in terms of all the achievements is very hard thing to do for Gill.
There are lots of buzz around the cricket fans about Shubman Gill is the next thing in Indian team after Virat Kohli announce the retirement from the test cricket format after 123 Test matches. Shubman Gill already made a mark in international cricket with his performances with both Test and ODIs. He has also ability to play under pressure. As we see in IPL, he can continue to improve day by day.
Shubman Gill’s Potential to chase the Virat’s achievements :
Skills & Techniques :
Shubman has amazing timing to play shots with balance, also praised by majorly former cricketers. Also good ability to handle the pressure. Remarkable skills to handle both pace and spin balls.
Early Age Advantage :
At the age of 21, Shubman debut in Test cricket and has plenty of time to build his career.
Consistency in Performance :
Gill also maintain high performance and score runs across all the formats of cricket. And shows his ability to perform in critical situations.
Calm and Composed :
To build a legacy – need to calm and composed in pressure situations and it is what he already have.
Roles and Responsibility :
Gill plays a key role in the team and capture all the opportunities with responsibilities.
Versatility across formats :
Comfortable to play in all the formats with its required strike rates and teams conditions.
Fitness :
Shubman also maintain his fitness very well till now, and hope its continues.
Leadership Quality :
As we see in IPL, he also has a good leadership qualities which also add experience in his career growth.
Shubman Gill already broken a record in IPL and become the youngest player to reach 3000 runs, surpassing Virat Kohli.
What Kohli has achieved ?
Consistency :
Kohli’s has 50+ average across all the formats over a decade.
Motivations :
While chasing the run, he has different kind of motivation and ability to achieve it.
Run Machine :
ODI – Over 14,000 runs with 51 centuries record.
TEST – 9230 runs in 123 matches
T20 – 4188 runs with 38th 50s
Fitness :
Still Kohli has the unbelievable fitness level on the field, which is very tough to achieve.
Challenges for Shubman Gill :
Conversation Rates :
Gill’s need to turn starts into big scores more often, specially in TEST cricket. And need convert 50s into centuries.
Fitness Level :
Shubman also need to maintain his fitness level as high as Kohli which helps Gill to achieve his goal.
Mental Strength :
Keep Calm and composed in any situations – Temperaments is true test of the greatness.
Consistency :
Gill also need to maintain consistency in performance as Kohli maintain over his long career and still scores runs.
Responsibilities :
As Kohli takes responsibilities and be with the team for the last and convert into winning side, Gill also need to forward Kohli’s legacy in this term.
Conclusions :
As we know Virat Kohli is a legend and to chase his legacy is not an easy thing to do. But Shubman Gill has some potential to play a significant role in team and may take some responsibilities in the future. Gill’s consistence performance, talent, skills and energy will continue to move forward Kohli legacy in India. Whether Shubman Gill will be able to fully achieve all the records which Virat has will be a matter of time, but Gill significantly has the potential to become a next face of Indian Cricket, and carry the aura Virat build over the 15 iconic years.
FAQs :
Can Shubman Gill take the place of Virat Kohli in future ?
Yes, He can. But there is a matter of time. Lets see.
Who is better Virat Kohli or Shubman Gill ?
Its difficult to answer. And the comparison between both is not valid as Gill has lot to go. Both cricket careers and innings are so different in numbers.
Why do people compare Gill with Kohli ?
Because Shubman Gill’s achievement in his short period of time and his commitment to the game, batting skills and confidence.
Who is Gill’s favorite cricketer and Idol ?
The one and only Virat Kohli.
Who is the inspiration of Shubman Gill?
Rohit Sharma an ‘Absolute Inspiration’ said by Gill.
If you interested to know what Virat Kohli feels about RCB franchise then please read : Virat Kohli reflects on nearly 18 years with the RCB franchise