Shubman Gill has rapidly emerged as one of the most exciting young talents in Indian cricket, capturing the attention of fans and experts alike with his impressive batting skills and promising performances. Indian cricket’s young sensation, Shubman Gill, is not just making waves with his batting but also with his off-field swag.
A recent image of Gill sitting cross-legged in the dugout during the Champions Trophy 2025 has taken social media by storm, with fans dubbing it his “Diva Era.” Dressed in India’s training kit, his relaxed yet stylish posture reminded fans of a similar iconic moment from Virat Kohli, leading to a flood of memes and comparisons between the two.
Gill in his Diva era today. pic.twitter.com/I319YrsnXh
— Silly Point (@FarziCricketer) March 4, 2025
Gill-Virat Bromance
The Kohli-Gill comparisons are nothing new, but the internet has now elevated it to a whole new level. A viral collage of Kohli and Gill features both in identical relaxed, cross-legged poses, with fans jokingly labeling them as “Roll No. 68 and 69” – a classic school reference to two mischievous yet inseparable classmates. Their bromance, which has been evident both on and off the field, continues to be a fan-favorite storyline in Indian cricket.
Roll no. 68 and 69 pic.twitter.com/zcvqVLGBSZ
— Sagar (@sagarcasm) March 4, 2025
Shubman Gill Joins the MRF Legacy
Apart from his viral moments, Gill has also made headlines with his new bat sponsorship deal with MRF. This move aligns him with legends like Sachin Tendulkar, Virat Kohli, and Brian Lara, who have all been associated with MRF. The endorsement further solidifies his status as the future of Indian batting, and fans are excited to see him carry forward the legacy of power hitters who have wielded the iconic MRF blade.
MRF confirmed on social media that Gill has been signed up as a brand ambassador. “MRF is delighted to welcome Shubman Gill to the MRF Family for a relationship that will endure like other Cricketing Greats who have been associated with MRF,” the company’s corporate account posted on Instagram.
The sports good division account added: “With legends like Sachin Tendulkar, Virat Kohli, and Brian Lara having graced the iconic MRF bat, Shubman Gill now carries forward this tradition, inspiring the next generation of cricketers.
Gill Performance in Ongoing Champions Trophy
Gill is currently the world No 1 batter and was named vice captain for the ICC Champions Trophy. It wasn’t the most auspicious of starts for Gill with the MRF bat though, as he was dismissed for 8 off 11 balls, inside edging the ball on the stumps off Ben Dwarshius.
In the ongoing ICC Champions Trophy 2025, Gill has accumulated 158 runs from four innings. He scored a sublime century (101* off 129) in India’s opening game against Bangladesh to take them over the line in 229-run chase.
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