Sunil Gavaskar on Shubman Gill: Indian team opener Shubman Gill has impressed a lot with his batting. Recently scored a double century against New Zealand in Hyderabad. Shubman Gill became the fifth Indian batsman to score a double century in ODI format. Before Shubman Gill, Sachin Tendulkar, Virender Sehwag, Rohit Sharma and Ishaan Kishan have done this feat. At the same time, former Indian player Sunil Gavaskar is very impressed with the batting of this young player. Often, Sunil Gavaskar praises Team India’s young opener Shubman Gill during the commentary.
Sunil Gavaskar gave nickname to Shubman Gill
However, Sunil Gavaskar gave a new nickname to Shubman Gill during the first ODI against New Zealand. Sunil Gavaskar gave Shubman Gill the nickname ‘Smoothman Gill’ during the commentary in the Hyderabad ODI match. At the same time, after the Hyderabad ODI, Sunil Gavaskar told Shubman Gill that I have given you a new nickname. I am sure you will not mind. After this there was a smile on Shubman Gill’s face. Also, the young opener said that he likes this name, he will not mind at all.
Shubman Gill made a record double century in Hyderabad ODI
Significantly, Shubman Gill played an excellent inning of 208 runs in 149 balls. He hit 19 fours and 9 sixes in his innings. Shubman Gill has made a big record by scoring a double century in the first ODI against New Zealand. He has become the youngest batsman to score a double century. Shubman has done this feat in 23 years and 132 days. Before him this record was in the name of Ishaan Kishan. He scored a double century in ODIs against Bangladesh at the age of 24 years and 145 days. At the same time, the name of Indian captain Rohit Sharma is at number three in this list.
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