Shubman Gill, an Indian opener, was one of many cricketers who used social media on Father’s Day. His father, who also serves as his coach, and Gill are very close.
The cricketer’s father made a significant contribution to his journey to becoming a professional, and the opener posted a touching caption with a photo of the two of them.
“I can’t possibly express how I feel about you, Dad, in words or in writing. For me, you are beyond words.”
On Father’s Day, renowned Indian batter Sachin Tendulkar wrote on Twitter about the influence his late father had on him personally.
He tweeted:
“My dad was a loving guy, not a strict guy. He operated with love instead of fear. He was a huge influence on me and taught me so much. His way of thinking, his values, and his conception of parenting were well beyond his time. Baba, I miss you!
Rohit Sharma and Mayank Agarwal, two other cricketers, also shared photos of themselves with their children and wrote about the unique feeling they experience as fathers. On the occasion, KL Rahul, Mithali Raj, and Dinesh Karthik all posted on social media.
Here are a few of the responses:
Forever grateful for this incredible man by my side, my hero. Happy Father's Day. ♥️ pic.twitter.com/o9MjAGM7vO
— Kuldeep yadav (@imkuldeep18) June 18, 2023
Like father like son ❤️
— Mayank Agarwal (@mayankcricket) June 18, 2023
Wishing all the wonderful men out there a very Happy #FathersDay pic.twitter.com/riG5AQFL13
Happy Father’s Day, Dad! You have always been a mentor to me, but more than that you have been my staunch supporter in all the life choices I have made. ❤️#FathersDay pic.twitter.com/p9bieNlE7p
— Mithali Raj (@M_Raj03) June 18, 2023
My father was loving, not strict. Instead of fear, he operated with love. He taught me so much and meant the world to me. His thinking, values and his idea of parenting were far ahead of his time.
— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) June 18, 2023
Miss you, Baba!#FathersDay pic.twitter.com/EYt6RUiEGL
Happy Father's Day Papa. Your love is eternal, and though I may miss you everyday, your memory fills my heart with immeasurable love and gratitude. From the heartfelt conversations to the laughter-filled adventures, your presence remains imprinted in every cherished memory and… pic.twitter.com/BJpY9KTkOV
— Suresh Raina🇮🇳 (@ImRaina) June 18, 2023
Happy Father’s Day to the best there is ❤️@DCross_psycho9 pic.twitter.com/r1q7SLtpji
— Kate Cross (@katecross16) June 18, 2023
Hanste raho, khelte raho, zindagi ke maaza lete raho – That's something I learnt from my father. He didn't teach me this, I just followed his footsteps. #FathersDay pic.twitter.com/ml18eOnQFi
— Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif) June 18, 2023
There is no place safer than the arms of a father. Happy father’s day to all dads.
— Akshar Patel (@akshar2026) June 20, 2021
I know I never tell you this often But I love you dad.😘😘😎 pic.twitter.com/MKlbeLH9SK
Fun Dad Wise Dad Kind Dad Strong Dad Fair Dad Sweet Dad Best Dad My Dad ❤️❤️#HappyFathersDay2021 pic.twitter.com/e29rXeJXxG
— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) June 20, 2021
Thank you Pappa for always being by me and supporting me in all my endeavours. I hope to follow your footsteps in everything I do.
— Vinod Kambli (@vinodkambli349) June 20, 2021
And to all dads everywhere, wishing you a very special Father’s Day.
#FathersDay pic.twitter.com/Da4pXFyh2l
The man who taught me the importance of honesty, discipline, hardwork and many other things. Happy Father's Day appa ❤️ #fatherday
— Veda Krishnamurthy (@vedakmurthy08) June 20, 2021
💕 #FathersDay pic.twitter.com/hQxQRD256m
— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) June 20, 2021
The following month, India will play again against the West Indies. A full-fledged tour featuring two Test matches, three ODIs, and five T20 internationals will now take Team India to the West Indies in July and August.
It’s possible that new players will be added to the longest format after the defeat in the World Test Championship final against Australia.
The three ODIs and five T20Is will be important for India’s preparation for the T20 World Cup in 2024 and the ODI World Cup in 2023, respectively.
Given that the T20 World Cup will be held in the West Indies and the United States next year, it will be intriguing to see which fresh faces get called up to the T20I team.
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