“He’s someone who likes the other batters to go and just express himself”- Shubman Gill mentions Rohit Sharma for a great career in ODIs.

The emerging talent, Shubman Gill, has spoken highly of the Indian captain, Rohit Sharma, attributing their successful opening partnerships in ODIs to his influence. Their collaborations have amassed a total of 685 runs across nine partnerships, with an impressive average of 76.11. This average rises to over 85 when focusing solely on their opening partnerships. Gill’s recent recognition as the International Men’s Cricketer of the Year and ODI Player of the Year at the CEAT Cricket rating awards further underscores his exceptional contributions.

Shubman Gill said “It feels great to be able to open with him, especially knowing that all the focus is on him. He’s someone who likes the other batters to go and just express himself and play the way I want to play the game. So in that nature, he gives the players full freedom for how they want to express their game.”

Gill has seamlessly adapted to international cricket, particularly excelling in the 50-over format with an outstanding average of 62.47 across 27 matches. Notably, he has secured four centuries, even achieving a double hundred against New Zealand in ODIs. In contrast, Rohit Sharma’s prowess in ODIs is unparalleled, as evidenced by his numerous record-setting performances throughout his illustrious career. Holding the distinction of being the sole player with three double centuries in the format, he also stands as the only cricketer to achieve five centuries in a single World Cup edition, achieved during the 2019 tournament.