India’s star batter Shubman Gill has opened up about the story behind his jersey number ahead of the 2025 Asia Cup. The youngster has been included in India’s 15-member squad and will also serve as the vice-captain for the tournament, which kicks off on Tuesday, September 9.
Gill is also making a comeback to the T20I setup, having last featured in the format before the 2024 T20 World Cup.
“My jersey number is 77. The reason behind getting the number was when I played the U19 World Cup, I wanted to take the number 7, but it was not available, so I took two sevens,” he said. (via Star Sports India)
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The right-handed batter also shared a few personal details, including his nickname and its meaning in his mother tongue. He further spoke about his cricketing idol, his current favorite player, his closest friend in the team, and even a superstition he believes in.
“My nickname is ‘kaka’, which in Punjabi means baby. My cricketing idol when I was growing up was Sachin (Tendulkar) Sir and my current favorite cricketer is Virat (Kohli). And My best friend in the team is Ishan Kishan. One thing that I cannot live without is my family. I wear the same set of clothing that I wore in the first match throughout the series,” he added.
“One Battle I Enjoy The Most Is Facing Bumrah In The Nets” – Shubman Gill On His Favourite Nets Battle
Shubman Gill spoke about the nets battle he enjoys the most, naming premier pacer Jasprit Bumrah as his toughest challenge. He mentioned that Bumrah consistently puts batters under pressure in the nets, always looking to assert his dominance and prove he is the best.
“One battle I enjoy the most is facing Bumrah in the nets. He is always on you and never gives you an edge. He always wants to intimidate you and show you that he is the best, and I love that about him,” he said.
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