'My parents were always on my side' - Shubman Gill reflects on journey from village boy to countrywide stardom

Star Indian batter and the skipper of Gujarat Titans, Shubman Gill, has been in exceptional form throughout the ongoing IPL 2024 season, garnering attention for his elegant batting and captaincy displays.

In a recent interview before their match against Delhi Capitals, Gill candidly shared insights into his cricket journey, attributing his father as the primary driving force behind his career progression, tracing back from their humble village beginnings to adapting to urban life. He acknowledged the unwavering support of his parents and how their guidance has been instrumental in shaping his approach to the game.

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“The most influence I think obviously came from my father, the way we used to live in the village first, where he used to practice. After that, there was such a big change when we moved to the city. After that, we practised there, and everything I learned there, and that one change in my life, after that, both my father and my parents were always on my side, so everything influenced me a lot,” Gill spoke exclusively Star Sports.

Emphasizing the essence of trust in both cricketing challenges and life experiences, the cricketer recalled Indian head coach Rahul Dravid's invaluable advice on believing in one's abilities. He underscored the significance of trusting one's instincts and staying true to one's game plan, irrespective of external circumstances.

“The advice that I felt was always to trust, whether it's in the game or in life. Rahul sir told me that you always have to trust your game, no matter what the situation is, whatever you've prepared for, always trust it, always trust your instinct, whether it's up to India A or even to India,” the ace batter added.

Whatever changes came in my game, all or came from experience: Gill

The Punjab-born highlighted the evolution of his game through experiential learning rather than technical modifications, stressing the pivotal role of mental growth in enhancing his batting prowess. He credited his gradual development to accumulated experiences on the field, emphasizing the mental adjustments and insights gained through each match played.

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“Whatever changes came in my game, all or came from experience, no technical changes or any such changes, I feel in my batting, as you play balls, as you go up, that experience comes into your batting, that mental change comes, that's the change that comes,” Gill concluded.