Shubman Gill, a rising star in Indian cricket, hails from Punjab. His exceptional talent and aggressive batting style have quickly propelled him to international recognition.

Wiki/Biography

Shubman Gill was born on September 8, 1999 (age 25 as of 2024) in Fazilka, Punjab, India. He received his education at Manav Mangal Smart School in Mohali, Punjab. From a young age, he displayed a passion for cricket, idolizing legends like Sachin Tendulkar, Rahul Dravid, and VVS Laxman. His family’s move from Fazilka to Mohali, to a house near the Punjab Cricket Association IS Bindra Stadium, significantly aided his cricketing development.

Physical Appearance

• Height (approx.): 5′ 10″
• Weight (approx.): 65 kg
• Hair Colour: Black
• Eye Colour: Dark Brown
• Body Measurements (approx.): Chest 38″, Waist 30″, Biceps 12″

Family & Caste

Shubman Gill comes from a Sikh family. His father, Lakhwinder Singh Gill, is an agriculturist, and his mother is Keart Gill. He also has an older sister, Shahneel Kaur Gill.

Relationships/Affairs

Throughout his career, Shubman Gill has been linked to several prominent figures. Rumours of a relationship with Sachin Tendulkar’s daughter, Sara Tendulkar, circulated earlier in his career. Later, he was seen with Bollywood actress Sara Ali Khan, sparking further speculation. More recently, rumors connected him with actress Avneet Kaur.

Career

Shubman’s cricketing journey began at age 11, playing for the Under-16 Punjab cricket team at the district level. His List A debut came against Vidarbha in 2017. The same year, he joined India’s Under-19 team. A stellar performance in a Youth ODI series against England, where he scored 351 runs and earned the Man of the Series award, marked a turning point in his career. He served as vice-captain for the Under-19 Cricket World Cup in 2018. His IPL journey started with Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in 2018. He made his ODI debut against New Zealand in January 2019, his Test debut against Australia in December 2020, and his T20I debut against Sri Lanka in January 2023.

His inclusion in the Duleep Trophy squad in August 2024, alongside prominent players like Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, further solidified his position in Indian cricket.

Records and Achievements

Shubman Gill’s achievements are numerous:

• Maximum runs (330) in five games during his debut series.
• Over 200 runs in his first Vijay Merchant Trophy match (Under-16 Punjab).
• 351 runs in the Inter-District Under-16 Punjab cricket tournament (ML Markan Trophy).
• World record opening partnership of 587 runs with Nirmal Singh at the district level.
• 4th youngest Punjab cricketer to score a first-class century in Ranji Trophy (2017).
• M.A. Chidambaram Trophy from BCCI for the best under-16 cricketer (2013-2014).
• Orange Cap in IPL 2023 with 890 runs in 17 matches.
• Gamechanger and Most Valuable Player awards in IPL 2023.
• ICC Men’s Player of the Month for September 2023 (first Indian to win multiple times).

Controversy

Accused of Investing in a Ponzi Scheme

In January 2025, reports suggested that Gujarat Police CID planned to question him regarding an investment in a fraudulent chit fund scheme.

Facts

Here are some interesting facts about Shubman Gill:

• Enjoys swimming.
• Admires Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli.
• His father also aspired to be a cricketer.
• Supporter of FC Barcelona.
• Keeps a red handkerchief on his waist while batting.
• Provided voice-over for Pavitr Prabhakar (Indian Spider-Man) in “Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse”.
• Had a public outing with social media influencer Niharika NM.
• Became the No. 1 ranked ODI batsman in the ICC Men’s Batting Rankings in November 2023.

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