Indian all-rounder Ramandeep Singh, who represents Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), has shared his insights on playing alongside Shubman Gill ahead of the Asia Cup 2025. He highlighted that Gill’s ability to adapt his game according to different situations and conditions has been his biggest takeaway so far.
While Gill has long been recognized as a prolific run-scorer, 2025 has also seen him emerge as a leader. After guiding the Gujarat Titans to the IPL playoffs, the 25-year-old managed to draw the away Test series against England in his debut stint as India’s red-ball captain. Ahead of the Asia Cup 2025, he has been named vice-captain of the T20I team.
Speaking during the 2025 Buchi Babu tournament, the 28-year-old Ramandeep Singh noted that Shubman Gill has mastered the art of adjusting his approach based on the match situation, as quoted by New Indian Express:
“He moulds himself according to the situation which is not easy. He is very tactical I would say. He plays according to wickets. He is not rigid. That’s what I have learnt from him — to be flexible. On green wickets, you have to leave the balls as well. Leaving balls and not giving your wicket is also dominance. That’s what I am learning from Gill.”
“KKR Will Always Be Close To My Heart” – Ramandeep Singh
Ramandeep, who has represented India in two T20Is, stated that he would always opt to play for KKR if given a choice. He expressed that the franchise brought him recognition and will always hold a special place in his heart. The all-rounder further added:
“I have never played cricket for money. I always wanted to remain loyal to the franchise that has given me an opportunity at the highest level. Phone calls will keep coming. Every team needs good players and luckily I am in that group. But it was KKR that gave me that opportunity and fame so it will always remain close to my heart.”
“So when Venky (Mysore) sir (KKR managing director) asked me about their retention plan about me and told me I am free to go to the auction pool to fetch a bigger price, I told him sir ‘I want to play for KKR.’ Anyway I was playing for 20 lakh in the previous season and getting 4 crore was a big thing for me.”
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