From practising on a charpoy mat when he was a child to making it to the Indian team at the age of 19, Shubman Gill has surely come a long way. He has ascended up the ranks quite quickly and already had an opportunity to rub shoulders with some of the finest cricketers in India. The Punjab lad is one of the finest cricketers in his age group and promises to play for India for a long time.

Even though he is yet to make his international debut, Gill will believe that he belongs to this level and is capable of delivering. He has been terrific in domestic cricket and has honed his skills under the guidance of the great Rahul Dravid. Gill is known for his penchant to score big runs and always seems to be hungry for a good score.

The World Cup 2019 is just a few months away from now and there are several players who are competing for the 15 or 16 spots that are available. Shubman Gill is surely one amongst them and could be a perfect fit in the India squad.

Here are three reasons why Shubman Gill should be picked:

<img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-216827" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Shubman-Gill-hundred.jpg" alt="Shubman Gill hundred" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-216827" class="wp-caption-text">Shubman Gill. (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption>

With Rohit Sharma and Shikhar Dhawan doing well, India hasn&#8217;t laid enough emphasis on having a backup opener. It was <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/3-reasons-why-kl-rahul-shouldnt-be-included-in-the-world-cup-squad/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">KL Rahul</a> who took the spot of a backup opener until a while ago. But, he is now struggling with his form and is surrounded by quite a few controversies.

Hence, the management could possibly look at Shubman Gill as the backup opener for the iconic tournament. Gill usually bats in the top order and negotiating the new ball shouldn&#8217;t be a big deal for him. Moreover, he has got the technique to counter the swinging conditions in <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/windies-vs-england-alastair-cook-slams-visitors-preparation-after-barbados-debacle/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">England</a>. Thus, the management should surely give it serious thought about having him as a backup opener.

2. India&#8217;s long term prospect at number four

<img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-312660" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Indian-team-picture.jpg" alt="Indian team" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-312660" class="wp-caption-text">Indian team. (Photo by Hannah Peters/Getty Images)</figcaption>

If you look at the current Indian team, it is Ambati Rayudu, <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/zaheer-khan-backs-ms-dhoni-for-world-cup-says-former-captain-knows-handling-pressure-best/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">MS Dhoni</a>, Dinesh Karthik and Kedar Jadhav who mostly bat in the middle-order. Each one of these players is already into their thirties and could continue to play for another three or four years if the ideal conditions are considered. Hence, the team needs to look at the future prospects as well. They wouldn&#8217;t want to end in the kind of situation they were in during the Dhoni era where the transition didn&#8217;t go on smoothly.

Hence, it is important to build players for the future right from now. Shubman Gill could be a long-term plan to bat at number four for the team. For that to happen, they need to invest in him right from now. Therefore, getting an exposure to a tournament like the World Cup, experiencing the emotions, pressure and dealing with the other factors will do him a world of good. Even though he might not get a game, just being a part of the Indian dressing room will be great for the youngster.

3. Gill&#8217;s records in domestic cricket and youth ODIs are terrific

<img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-169418" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Shubman-Gill-India-U19.jpg" alt="Shubman Gill" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-169418" class="wp-caption-text">Shubman Gill. (Photo by Sarah Ansell/Getty Images).</figcaption>

Shubman Gill played 37 List A games in his career thus far. He has been a consistent performer at this level and scored 1,575 runs at an average of 47.7. Gill hit four centuries and five half-centuries in as many games and scored at a strike rate of over 85. He has got a terrific record in first-class cricket as well. The young sensation scored 1,089 runs in just 9 matches at a mammoth average of 78.

Gill is known to be an aggressive batsman and rotates the strike well. He is the only player to average over 100 in Youth ODIs. The 19-year-old scored 1,149 runs in 16 Youth ODIs at an average of 104.45 and strike rate of 103.22. He hit four centuries and six half-centuries playing at this level.

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From practising on a charpoy mat when he was a child to making it to the Indian team at the age of 19, Shubman Gill has surely come a long way. He has ascended up the ranks quite quickly and already had an opportunity to rub shoulders with some of the finest cricketers in India. The Punjab lad is one of the finest cricketers in his age group and promises to play for India for a long time.
Even though he is yet to make his international debut, Gill will believe that he belongs to this level and is capable of delivering. He has been terrific in domestic cricket and has honed his skills under the guidance&nbsp;of the great Rahul Dravid. Gill is known for his penchant to score big runs and always seems to be hungry for a good score.
The World Cup 2019 is just a few months away from now and there are several players who are competing for the 15 or 16 spots that are available. Shubman Gill is surely one amongst them and could be a perfect fit in the India squad.
<h3>Here are three reasons why Shubman&nbsp;Gill should be picked:</h3>
<h3>1. Back-up opener</h3>
<figure id="attachment_216827" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-216827" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-216827" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Shubman-Gill-hundred.jpg" alt="Shubman Gill hundred" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img><figcaption id="caption-attachment-216827" class="wp-caption-text">Shubman Gill. (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption></figure>
With Rohit Sharma and Shikhar Dhawan doing well, India hasn’t laid enough emphasis on having a backup opener. It was <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/3-reasons-why-kl-rahul-shouldnt-be-included-in-the-world-cup-squad/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">KL Rahul</a> who took the spot of a backup opener until a while ago. But, he is now struggling with his form and is surrounded by quite a few controversies.
Hence, the management could possibly look at Shubman Gill as the backup opener for the iconic tournament. Gill usually&nbsp;bats in the top order and negotiating the new ball shouldn’t be a big deal for him. Moreover, he has got the technique to counter the swinging conditions in <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/windies-vs-england-alastair-cook-slams-visitors-preparation-after-barbados-debacle/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">England</a>. Thus, the management should surely give it serious thought about having him as a backup opener.
<h3>2. India’s long term prospect at number four</h3>
<figure id="attachment_312660" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-312660" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-312660" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Indian-team-picture.jpg" alt="Indian team" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img><figcaption id="caption-attachment-312660" class="wp-caption-text">Indian team. (Photo by Hannah Peters/Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
If you look at the current Indian team, it is Ambati Rayudu, <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/zaheer-khan-backs-ms-dhoni-for-world-cup-says-former-captain-knows-handling-pressure-best/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">MS Dhoni</a>, Dinesh Karthik and Kedar Jadhav who mostly bat in the middle-order. Each one of these players is already into their thirties and could continue to play for another three or four years if the ideal conditions are considered. Hence, the team needs to look at the future prospects as well. They wouldn’t want to end in the kind of situation they were in during the Dhoni era where the transition didn’t go on smoothly.
Hence, it is important to build players for the future right from now. Shubman Gill could be a long-term plan to bat at number four for the team. For that to happen, they need to invest in him right from now. Therefore, getting an exposure to a tournament like the World Cup, experiencing the emotions, pressure and dealing with the other factors will do him a world of good. Even though he might not get a game, just being a part of the Indian dressing room will be great for the youngster.
<h3>3. Gill’s records in domestic cricket and youth ODIs are terrific</h3>
<figure id="attachment_169418" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-169418" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-169418" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Shubman-Gill-India-U19.jpg" alt="Shubman Gill" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img><figcaption id="caption-attachment-169418" class="wp-caption-text">Shubman Gill. (Photo by Sarah Ansell/Getty Images).</figcaption></figure>
Shubman Gill played 37 List A games in his career thus far. He has been a consistent performer at this level and scored 1,575 runs at an average of 47.7. Gill hit four centuries and five half-centuries in as many games and scored at a strike rate of over 85. He has got a terrific record in first-class cricket as well.&nbsp;The young sensation scored 1,089 runs in just 9 matches at a mammoth average of 78.
Gill is known to be an aggressive batsman and rotates the strike well. He is the only player to average over 100 in Youth ODIs. The 19-year-old scored 1,149 runs in 16 Youth ODIs at an average of 104.45 and strike rate of 103.22. He hit four centuries and six half-centuries playing at this level.
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From practising on a charpoy mat when he was a child to making it to the Indian team at the age of 19, Shubman Gill has surely come a long way. He has ascended up the ranks quite quickly and already had an opportunity to rub shoulders with some of the finest cricketers in India. The Punjab lad is one of the finest cricketers in his age group and promises to play for India for a long time.
Even though he is yet to make his international debut, Gill will believe that he belongs to this level and is capable of delivering. He has been terrific in domestic cricket and has honed his skills under the guidance of the great Rahul Dravid. Gill is known for his penchant to score big runs and always seems to be hungry for a good score.
The World Cup 2019 is just a few months away from now and there are several players who are competing for the 15 or 16 spots that are available. Shubman Gill is surely one amongst them and could be a perfect fit in the India squad.
<h3>Here are three reasons why Shubman Gill should be picked:</h3>
<h3>1. Back-up opener</h3>
<figure id="attachment_216827" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-216827" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-216827" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Shubman-Gill-hundred.jpg" alt="Shubman Gill hundred" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-216827" class="wp-caption-text">Shubman Gill. (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption></figure>
With Rohit Sharma and Shikhar Dhawan doing well, India hasn&#8217;t laid enough emphasis on having a backup opener. It was <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/3-reasons-why-kl-rahul-shouldnt-be-included-in-the-world-cup-squad/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">KL Rahul</a> who took the spot of a backup opener until a while ago. But, he is now struggling with his form and is surrounded by quite a few controversies.
Hence, the management could possibly look at Shubman Gill as the backup opener for the iconic tournament. Gill usually bats in the top order and negotiating the new ball shouldn&#8217;t be a big deal for him. Moreover, he has got the technique to counter the swinging conditions in <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/windies-vs-england-alastair-cook-slams-visitors-preparation-after-barbados-debacle/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">England</a>. Thus, the management should surely give it serious thought about having him as a backup opener.
<h3>2. India&#8217;s long term prospect at number four</h3>
<figure id="attachment_312660" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-312660" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-312660" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Indian-team-picture.jpg" alt="Indian team" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-312660" class="wp-caption-text">Indian team. (Photo by Hannah Peters/Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
If you look at the current Indian team, it is Ambati Rayudu, <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/zaheer-khan-backs-ms-dhoni-for-world-cup-says-former-captain-knows-handling-pressure-best/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">MS Dhoni</a>, Dinesh Karthik and Kedar Jadhav who mostly bat in the middle-order. Each one of these players is already into their thirties and could continue to play for another three or four years if the ideal conditions are considered. Hence, the team needs to look at the future prospects as well. They wouldn&#8217;t want to end in the kind of situation they were in during the Dhoni era where the transition didn&#8217;t go on smoothly.
Hence, it is important to build players for the future right from now. Shubman Gill could be a long-term plan to bat at number four for the team. For that to happen, they need to invest in him right from now. Therefore, getting an exposure to a tournament like the World Cup, experiencing the emotions, pressure and dealing with the other factors will do him a world of good. Even though he might not get a game, just being a part of the Indian dressing room will be great for the youngster.
<h3>3. Gill&#8217;s records in domestic cricket and youth ODIs are terrific</h3>
<figure id="attachment_169418" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-169418" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-169418" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Shubman-Gill-India-U19.jpg" alt="Shubman Gill" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-169418" class="wp-caption-text">Shubman Gill. (Photo by Sarah Ansell/Getty Images).</figcaption></figure>
Shubman Gill played 37 List A games in his career thus far. He has been a consistent performer at this level and scored 1,575 runs at an average of 47.7. Gill hit four centuries and five half-centuries in as many games and scored at a strike rate of over 85. He has got a terrific record in first-class cricket as well. The young sensation scored 1,089 runs in just 9 matches at a mammoth average of 78.
Gill is known to be an aggressive batsman and rotates the strike well. He is the only player to average over 100 in Youth ODIs. The 19-year-old scored 1,149 runs in 16 Youth ODIs at an average of 104.45 and strike rate of 103.22. He hit four centuries and six half-centuries playing at this level.
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3 reasons why Shubman Gill should be in India's World Cup 2019 squad

Here are three reasons why Shubman Gill should be picked in the Indian team of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 which is just a few months away.