Shubman Gill definitely has the talent and ability but he needs more maturity: Kapil Dev

Shubman Gill’s dazzling effort with the bat within the ongoing IPL 2023 marketing campaign has garnered widespread plaudits, with some even evaluating him with the greats of the sport. Nevertheless, former Indian skipper and 1983 World Cup winner, Kapil Dev, believes it’s nonetheless ‘too early’ to check him with the likes of Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli. 

Gujarat Titans smashed down the doorways to achieve their second successive IPL closing after dispatching five-time champions Mumbai Indians on the again of younger Indian opener Shubman Gill’s record-setting third IPL century, all of them coming on this 12 months’s competitors.

Whereas his record-breaking season with the bat has seen him eke out unprecedented numbers, former Indian all-rounder Kapil Dev believes the teen wants to indicate a bit extra maturity to be classed in the identical bracket as Sachin Tendulkar, Rahul Dravid or Virat Kohli. Nevertheless, the previous Indian skipper believes Gill does have the expertise to hitch the greats finally. 

“Sunil Gavaskar got here, Sachin Tendulkar got here, then Rahul Dravid, VVS Laxman, Virender Sehwag, Virat Kohli and now with the form of batting he’s displaying, it seems that Shubman Gill is following their footsteps. However I’ll like to offer him one other season (earlier than making large claims). He undoubtedly has the expertise and skill however he wants extra maturity. 

“If he performs one other season like this, there isn’t any doubt that he too could possibly be included within the listing of nice gamers. However I’d not wish to take him to that league at the moment. Perhaps he wants to offer another 12 months. It is too early (to say),” Kapil stated in an interplay with ABP Information.

If Gill might sort out bowlers then I can say that he’s an awesome participant or might grow to be an awesome participant: Kapil

Throughout his mind-boggling assault towards Mumbai Indians, Gill obtained his palms on the Orange Cap, changing into the third batter since Virat Kohli and Jos Buttler to breach the 850-run mark in an IPL season. The 23-year-old batter is having fun with a prolific 2023 and Kapil feels that his greatness can be licensed when he tackles the bowlers targetting his weaknesses on the high degree.

“In the event you play such cricket for round three seasons, then maturiy comes and your expertise can also be examined. Bowlers get to know your strengths and weaknesses by then. If Gill might sort out that then I can say that he’s an awesome participant or might grow to be an awesome participant,” he added.