World Cup winner Yuvraj Singh praises Shubman Gill and feels Gill is a strong contender to open for India in the 2023 ODI World Cup at home.
Yuvraj Singh Praises Shubman Gill
Gill is not a part of the ODI series in Bangladesh but was part of the second-string India squad in New Zealand. During the India tour of Bangladesh 2022 Indian cricket team was scheduled to play 3 ODIs and 2 Tests where the host leads the ODI series by 1-0.
“I think Shubman is doing very well and is performing consistently. I believe he is a strong contender to open for India in the 2023 World Cup,” Yuvraj replied to a PTI query on the sidelines of the inauguration of the T20 World Cup for the visually impaired.
During the COVID-19 lockdown in 2020, Shubman stayed with Yuvraj and trained under him alongside current Punjab skipper and Sunrisers Hyderabad all rounder Abhishek Sharma.
“Shubman is very hardworking and is doing all the right things. I believe he is destined for greatness in the next 10 years,” Yuvraj said.
On a different note, Yuvraj said that he is open to work as a sports/cricket administrator.
“I can’t say what will happen in future but if I can help in growth of sports in the country, I wouldn’t mind. But it is not just cricket but I will like to help in growth of sports in this country,” said the hero of 2007 and 2011 global triumphs.
Shubman Gill has so far played 15 ODIs and scored 687 runs with a highest of 130 at an average of 57.25.
The two-match Test series will be played on December 14, and December 22 at Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium, Chattogram and Shere Bangla National Stadium, Dhaka.
