Full Name & Nickname
Full Name: Shubman Gill
Nickname: Prince of Indian Cricket
Shubman Gill is an Indian cricketer known for his elegant batting style and remarkable consistency at the top of the order. Widely recognized as one of the most promising talents of the post-Virat Kohli era, Gill has already carved a niche for himself with mature performances in all formats of the game. His calm temperament, excellent technique, and stylish stroke play have drawn comparisons to cricketing greats at a very young age.
Date of Birth & Age
Date of Birth: September 8, 1999
Age (as of June 2025): 25 years
Place of Birth
Place: Fazilka, Punjab, India
Nationality
Indian
Playing Role
Primary Role: Top-order Batsman
Secondary Role: Occasional Fielder in Slips and Outfield
Batting and Bowling Style
Batting Style: Right-handed
Bowling Style: Right-arm off-break (rarely used)
International Debut
| Format | Debut Match | Date |
|---|---|---|
| ODI | India vs New Zealand | January 31, 2019 |
| Test | India vs Australia | December 26, 2020 |
| T20I | India vs Sri Lanka | January 3, 2023 |
Gill made his ODI debut at the age of 19 and quickly gained attention for his maturity at the crease. His Test debut came during India’s historic tour of Australia, where he played a crucial role in India’s series win.
Major Achievements & Records
- First Indian to score a double century in ODIs under the age of 24.
- Fastest Indian to score 1000 runs in ODIs (in 19 innings).
- Scored a century in all three formats by age 23.
- Youngest Indian to score an IPL century for Gujarat Titans.
- Key performer in India’s Border-Gavaskar Trophy win in Australia (2020-21).
- ICC Emerging Player of the Year (2023).
- Over 5000 international runs by mid-2025.
Indian Premier League (IPL) Team & Performance
Current Team: Gujarat Titans (GT)
Previous Team: Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)
IPL Journey
Shubman Gill started his IPL career with KKR in 2018 and showed glimpses of greatness early on. In 2022, he was drafted by Gujarat Titans and blossomed into a complete T20 batsman.
IPL Achievements
- Orange Cap Winner: 2023 IPL Season (890+ runs)
- Multiple 50+ scores in every season from 2020 onwards
- Consistent average of 40+ in T20s
- Led Gujarat Titans as stand-in captain during 2024 season
- IPL Century: 129 (career-best T20 score)*
Career Statistics (as of June 2025)
Test Cricket
- Matches: 38
- Runs: 2950+
- Average: ~48.5
- Centuries: 8
- Half-Centuries: 14
- Highest Score: 204
One Day Internationals (ODIs)
- Matches: 70
- Runs: 3300+
- Average: ~55
- Centuries: 10
- Half-Centuries: 14
- Highest Score: 208
T20 Internationals (T20Is)
- Matches: 35
- Runs: 1025+
- Average: ~38
- Strike Rate: ~140
- Centuries: 1
- Fifties: 8
- Highest Score: 126*
Indian Premier League (IPL)
- Matches: 90+
- Runs: 2900+
- Average: ~42
- Strike Rate: ~137
- Centuries: 3
- Fifties: 20+
- Highest Score: 129*
Early Life and Background
Shubman Gill was born in the agricultural town of Fazilka, Punjab. His father, Lakhwinder Singh, was a farmer with a deep love for cricket. From a young age, Gill was fascinated by the game. Recognizing his son’s potential, Lakhwinder built a private cricket pitch on their farm. By age 8, Shubman was training seriously and participating in local matches.
At the age of 10, he moved to Mohali to train at the Punjab Cricket Association Academy. There, his technique was refined under the guidance of coaches like Karsan Ghavri and Yuvraj Singh’s father, Yograj Singh.
Shubman’s performances at the U-16 and U-19 levels were extraordinary. He was India’s vice-captain during the 2018 ICC U-19 World Cup and played a key role in India winning the tournament, finishing as the team’s leading run-scorer.
Personal Life
Family
- Father: Lakhwinder Singh (Farmer and mentor)
- Mother: Keart Gill (Homemaker)
- Sister: Shahneel Gill
Education
- Manav Mangal Smart School, Mohali
- Focus shifted to cricket early, so no university education was pursued
Interests
- Video gaming and streaming
- Fitness training
- Football fan (supports Real Madrid)
- Fashion and lifestyle
- Public speaking and brand endorsements
Relationship Status
Shubman has often been linked with popular figures in the media but remains officially single as of mid-2025. He keeps his personal life relatively private.
Social Media Handles
- Instagram: @shubmangill
- Twitter (X): @ShubmanGill
- Facebook: Shubman Gill Official
Gill has a massive social media following among Gen Z fans and often shares training updates, travel diaries, and brand collaborations.
Awards and Recognitions
- ICC U-19 World Cup Team of the Tournament: 2018
- Player of the Tournament, U-19 World Cup: 2018
- CEAT Young Cricketer of the Year: 2019
- ICC Emerging Player of the Year: 2023
- Orange Cap Winner (IPL): 2023
- BCCI Cricketer of the Year: 2024
- Featured in ICC Test and ODI Teams of the Year
Recent News or Career Updates (as of 2025)
As of June 2025, Shubman Gill is being seen as the future captain of the Indian cricket team. With Rohit Sharma nearing retirement and Virat Kohli stepping aside from leadership roles, Gill has emerged as the cornerstone of India’s batting in all three formats.
He played a key role in India reaching the semi-finals of the 2023 ODI World Cup and was one of the top run-scorers of the tournament. In early 2025, he was handed the T20I vice-captaincy and successfully led India in a few bilateral series.
In IPL 2025, he once again crossed the 600-run mark and led Gujarat Titans to the finals. His consistency, calm demeanor, and tactical understanding have drawn praise from veterans like Rahul Dravid and Sourav Ganguly.
He has also signed multiple endorsement deals and is actively involved in youth cricket mentorship programs, particularly in rural Punjab.
