Shubman Gill‘s current performances in each worldwide cricket and Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 haven’t solely earned him a bulk of reward but in addition sparked a large debate amongst cricket fanatics. Whereas many assume Gill resonates with India’s legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar, some really feel it’s fairly early to match the teenager with the ‘God of Cricket’.
Notably, Gill’s batting approach resembles Sachin’s, and he lately etched his title into the historical past books by changing into the youngest cricketer to hammer a double ton in ODI cricket. Though Gill’s profession has simply began, he has already scored tons in all three codecs of the sport and is just the fifth Indian to take action. The 23-year-old even went on to slam three centuries within the lately concluded IPL 2023 and gained the Orange Cap for ending because the main run scorer within the league.
The golden run of Gill made many marvel and talk about if he’s somebody who might play the function of Sachin within the Indian workforce and carry the legend’s legacy ahead. Nonetheless, there have been some who weren’t thrilled by the dialogue as effectively. Amidst all the controversy and comparability talks, World Cup-winning veteran Pakistani quick bowler Wasim Akram has now drawn similarities between Gill and Sachin.
Talking to Sportskeeda, Akram acknowledged that no matter the format, any bowler bowling to Gill would really feel that he’s bowling to Sachin. The all-time nice pacer additional lauded Gill for his correct cricketing photographs throughout codecs and hailed him as the longer term famous person of world cricket.
“After I bowl to a participant like Gill, even in T20 format, it’s like I’m bowling to Sachin Tendulkar in one-day cricket within the first 10 overs, when solely two fielders had been allowed (exterior the 30-yard circle),” stated Akram.
“If I needed to bowl to Jayasuriya or Kaluwitharna, I knew I had an opportunity. I can get them out as they hit on each ball. However, gamers like Sachin and Gill, they play correct cricketing photographs. I believe he’s the form of participant who can rating in all three codecs constantly. He’s a future famous person of world cricket,” he added.
It’s value mentioning that Gill is at the moment in England, making ready for World Take a look at Championship (WTC) 2023 Ultimate in opposition to Australia that begins from June 7.
