Team India captain Shubman Gill shared enjoyable moments from his meet-up with renowned British YouTuber Olajide Olayinka Williams Olatunji, popularly known as KSI, ahead of India’s upcoming ODI series against New Zealand. KSI is currently in Mumbai for a four-day visit to India, featuring several collaborations, accompanied by his brother, Deji Olatunji.
The duo met Shubman Gill upon their arrival in Mumbai on Wednesday, January 7. Gill shared multiple pictures capturing their interaction. The photos showed the trio laughing and enjoying light-hearted conversations, with one picture even showing KSI holding Gill’s bat. The Indian captain also shared a shot featuring himself along with KSI and Deji together on a set.
KSI was seen dressed in a printed black T-shirt paired with black pants and shoes, while Gill wore a black jacket, jeans, and white sneakers. Deji Olatunji appeared in a pink T-shirt. You can watch the post here:
https://www.instagram.com/p/DTNNoDOCqAU/?igsh=MW9xY3Q3ZmhhMmNvag==
Shubman Gill Back From Injury Ahead Of NZ ODIs
Shubman Gill will make his comeback from a toe injury in the upcoming New Zealand ODIs, an injury he sustained during India’s home T20I series against South Africa in December 2025. Earlier, he had also missed ODIs against South Africa due to a neck injury he suffered during the Test series.
While KL Rahul had captained the side in the South Africa ODIs, Gill will resume his role as captain against New Zealand. He recently appeared in a Vijay Hazare Trophy (VHT) 2025-26 match for Punjab against Goa in Jaipur on Tuesday, January 6, scoring 11 runs off 12 balls before being dismissed.
Gill had been left out of the T20I series against New Zealand and the 2026 T20 World Cup, despite serving as vice-captain, following a string of underwhelming performances. This ODI series presents him with a chance to make a strong return and contribute significantly with the bat.
The series is scheduled to begin on Sunday, January 11, with the opening match set to take place in Vadodara.
Get the latest cricket news here, like us on Facebook, and follow us on Twitter and Instagram for more such updates.