“Shubman Gill’s hunger makes him different from the other players”:-Harbhajan Singh

Shubman Gill’s exceptional form across all formats of the game has established him as a vital component of India’s batting lineup. Harbhajan Singh, in a recent discussion, commended Gill’s brilliance and highlighted the 23-year-old’s hunger for scoring runs, setting him apart from other young players.

Gill’s rise to fame began during India’s triumphant campaign in the 2018 U-19 Cricket World Cup, where he was honored with the Player of the Series award. Since making his debut for the Indian national team in 2019, he has swiftly ascended the ranks. Notably, Gill has already recorded a double century in One-Day Internationals (ODIs) and recently became the fifth Indian batsman to score centuries in all three formats of the game.

Harbhajan Singh to News24 said “Shubman is very passionate about his game. His hunger makes him different from the other players because he has the belief to do something and become something,“The hard work his father has put in, the only way that can be repaid is if he plays for India for 15-20 years. The talent and the sort of mindset he has, whatever little I know him, he is an outstanding player. It is so pleasing to watch when he bats.” 

It is worth mentioning that Gill hails from the town of Fazilka in Punjab. His father, who was a cricket coach, relocated the family to Mohali to ensure that Shubman had access to top-notch cricket facilities at the Punjab Cricket Association Stadium, mentioning this Harbhajan Singh also remarked “I hope that he will continue to play for India for many years and one day he will lead the team as well. Then only his father will get satisfied. The satisfaction will be for both him and Punjab because he is our son.”