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Shubman Gill is known for his classy batting, has been in terrific form since his U-19 World Cup heroics in New Zealand, where he finished as the second highest run-getter in the tournament with 372 runs from six games as India clinched the title. Since then, Gill's career graph has only gone north. He was picked up by INR 1.8 crore by Kolkata Knight Riders in the IPL 2018 auction and he did well batting lower down the order for the Kolkata franchise, scoring 203 runs from 13 games at an average of 33.83. The Punjab top-order batsman became India's 227th ODI player and is the seventh youngest ever to debut in the 50-over format with Sachin Tendulkar being the youngest at 16 years and 238 days.
Shubman Gill
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Should ICC launch two-tier Test system? Shubman Gill answers
Cricket | Oct 09, 2025, 09:00 PM ISTIndia captain Shubman Gill stressed the importance of a strong Test foundation for overall cricketing success, saying top ODI and T20 teams often excel in red-ball cricket. He avoided commenting on a two-tier Test system, leaving the decision to the ICC.
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Sourav Ganguly reflects on Rohit Sharma being axed as ODI captain
Cricket | Oct 09, 2025, 05:52 PM ISTSourav Ganguly reacted to Rohit Sharma's removal as ODI captain, calling it a fair decision given his age, and expressed hope he was consulted. He backed Shubman Gill's promotion, congratulating him and highlighting his strong leadership in England.
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Most runs in Test cricket in 2025, 3 Indians in top 5
Sports | Oct 07, 2025, 11:23 PM ISTSeveral Indian players have put up huge scores in Test cricket in 2025. From Shubman Gill to Ben Duckett, here is a list of five players with the most runs in Tests in 2025.
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'Won't be surprised if he is given T20 captaincy too': Panesar on Gill's rising leadership stocks
Cricket | Oct 06, 2025, 05:57 PM ISTShubman Gill, India's Test captain, was also made the full-time skipper in the ODIs as the 26-year-old replaced Rohit Sharma in the job for the Australia series. Former England spinner reckoned that it might not be long before Gill, who is the vice-captain in T20Is, is named the skipper there too.
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Shubman Gill's record as captain of India in international cricket before starting the ODI job
Sports | Oct 05, 2025, 07:38 PM ISTShubman Gill was appointed as the new India ODI captain ahead of the Australia series, replacing Rohit Sharma, who won the Champions Trophy in the previous assignment. Here's a look at how Gill has done as the India captain, before he takes over in the ODIs-
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Mohammed Kaif gives his take on Rohit Sharma's chances for the ODI World Cup 2027
Cricket | Oct 05, 2025, 12:33 PM ISTFormer India cricketer Mohammed Kaif recently came forward and talked about the BCCI's decision to take away ODI captaincy from veteran batter Rohit Sharma and announced Shubman Gill as the new ODI skipper.
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Shubman Gill gives first reaction after replacing Rohit Sharma as ODI captain | WATCH
Cricket | Oct 04, 2025, 09:53 PM ISTShubman Gill has been named India's new ODI captain as he took over the baton from Rohit Sharma. Gill will begin his ODI captaincy tenure with the away three-match series against Australia. Gill has given his first reaction after being appointed the ODI skipper.
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How many ODI matches Shubman Gill can lead India in ahead of World Cup 2027 after replacing Rohit?
Cricket | Oct 04, 2025, 08:18 PM ISTShubman Gill took over the ODI captaincy from Rohit Sharma after the BCCI announced India's squad for the white-ball tour to Australia. Gill will look to build the team for the ODI World Cup 2027. Here is how many matches Gill will get ahead of the World Cup.
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Why was Rohit Sharma replaced as ODI captain with Shubman Gill? Revealed
Cricket | Oct 04, 2025, 05:48 PM ISTRohit Sharma has been removed as the ODI captain ahead of India's white-ball series against Australia Down Under. Shubman Gill is India's new ODI skipper, with Shreyas Iyer named his deputy. Know why Rohit was removed from the ODI captaincy with Gill taking over.
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Suryakumar Yadav leads, Gill stays vice-captain in T20I side for Australia series; no Hardik Pandya
Cricket | Oct 04, 2025, 03:49 PM ISTHardik Pandya wasn't named in any of the squads for the Australia white-ball tour for India, with him still managing his injury he sustained during the Sri Lanka game in the Asia Cup. Hence, there are just a couple of changes in India's T20 side from the Asia Cup.
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Shubman Gill replaces Rohit Sharma as captain in India's ODI squad for Australia series
Cricket | Oct 04, 2025, 03:09 PM ISTThe BCCI (Board of Control for Cricket in India) recently came forward and announced the Indian team's squad for the upcoming white-ball series against Australia. Star batter Shubman Gill was announced as the new ODI captain for the Men in Blue, replacing Rohit Sharma in the role.
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Shubman Gill set to replace Rohit Sharma as ODI captain ahead of Australia series, claims report
Cricket | Oct 04, 2025, 02:17 PM ISTAccording to several media reports, star India batter Shubman Gill is all set to replace veteran batter Rohit Sharma as the new ODI captain. He could be named as the new skipper as India announce the squads for the upcoming Australia series.
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Former India coach picks Indian batter who can break Rohit Sharma's world record of 264 runs in ODIs
Cricket | Oct 03, 2025, 03:34 PM ISTRohit Sharma holds the world record of the highest individual score of 264 runs in ODIs. He created the record against Sri Lanka in 2014 and it hasn't been broken in last 11 years. Meanwhile, former India coach Sanjay Bangar has picked the Indian batter who can break the record.
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Indian cricket witnesses rare coincidence after 61 years during IND vs WI 1st Test
Cricket | Oct 03, 2025, 01:47 PM ISTIndia are dominating the ongoing first Test against the West Indies at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. KL Rahul smashed a century while Gill and Jurel scored fifties and in the process, the Indian cricket witnessed a rare coincidence after 61 years. Details here:
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Shubman Gill replicates Sunil Gavaskar's historic feat with half-century in first innings vs WI
Cricket | Oct 03, 2025, 11:43 AM ISTThe ongoing India vs West Indies Test match at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad is the first for Shubman Gill as captain. He notched up the ninth fifty of his career and in the process, also replicated Sunil Gavaskar's historic feat. Know more in detail about the record.
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'Should be disappointed': Shubman Gill makes massive statement over WTC final
Cricket | Oct 02, 2025, 11:28 PM ISTStar India test skipper Shubman Gill recently came forward and talked about the Indian team's ambitions with the World Test Championship, and how they are eyeing the title this time around. He also talked about his side's strategies in home test matches.
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IND vs WI 1st Test: Gill achieves unwanted captaincy feat after losing toss, leaves Kapil Dev behind
Cricket | Oct 02, 2025, 11:44 AM ISTWest Indies won the toss and elected to bat despite overcast conditions in Ahmedabad at the start of the Indian Test season. The wicket looked a bit green but Roston Chase reckoned that batting in fourth innings in India is usually a tough ask and hence, wanted to put runs on the board.
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India vs West Indies 1st Test live cricket score: India defeat West Indies, register dominant win
Cricket | Oct 04, 2025, 02:24 PM ISTIndia vs West Indies 1st Test live cricket score: India ended the second day at 448/2 and are already in an extremely strong position to dictate the proceedings. KL Rahul, Ravindra Jadeja and Dhruv Jurel slammed centuries as India lead by 286 runs.
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15-0! India aim to continue stunning unbeaten record against West Indies in Tests in 21st century
Cricket | Oct 02, 2025, 07:45 AM ISTThe first Test of the two-match series between India and the West Indies is set to start today at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Even though the West Indies are dominating the overall head-to-head record, India have had a wood over the visitors in the longest format this century.
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Did Gill's performance justify change? Shashi Tharoor reignites Samson opening debate after Asia Cup
Cricket | Sep 29, 2025, 09:43 PM ISTShubman Gill was the vice-captain of the Indian T20 side for the Asia Cup, however, his performances left a bit to be desired, as he scored 127 runs, averaging just 21.16 in seven games. Gill took Sanju Samson's place at the top, who had smashed three centuries in the 10 innings before the Asia Cup.