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Consistent ‘A’ tour after IPL inspires Shubman Gill to dream big


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“For me the transition from U-19 World Cup to T20 (IPL) and then to ODIs in England was not that difficult. The mental preparation and getting used to the conditions well in advance helped a lot. And when you have a mentor like Rahul Dravid, every challenge becomes worth taking on. His contribution has been enormous in shaping my game. He is the best thing that has happened to me,” said Gill, who is currently attending Punjab’s off-season camp in Mohali.

When asked if there was rivalry with Prithvi Shaw, considering both are seen as future international players, Gill replied: “Not at all. We are like brothers. He does his job and I do mine. And when we do well, we congratulate each other too.”

“Post the U-19 World Cup, I have had a chance to play alongside cricketers like Dinesh Karthik and then seeing Chris Gayle and others from close quarters have been a learning curve. Now I need to deliver in the domestic tournaments to get to next level,” said Gill, Shubman, who made his Ranji debut last season and scored a century in his second game against Services.

Gill also harbours the dream of making it to the squad for next year’s World Cup. He wasn’t even born when India won the 1983 World Cup but watching MS Dhoni lift the 2011 World Cup has inspired Gill to dream big. “I remember bursting crackers right after Dhoni hit that six to seal the win for India against Sri Lanka in the final. That World Cup win was enough to ignite that passion in me. My mission had started back then. It was memorable to be part of U-19 World Cup winning team in New Zealand. Now the dream is to be part of Indian team for 2019 World Cup,” said Gill.

Even making it to the reserves of the senior team will be a tough ask but Gill is ready to put in the hours with Virat Kohli as his inspiration. “He captained India to U-19 World Cup win in 2008 and is now leading the country. He never lost his focus. I also look up to his achievements and hard work,” said Gill.

 

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7 minutes ago, UrmiSinhaRay said:

Meow.
He will be a Papa of a kid By the time Kohli retires and he gets a look in.

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Post 2019 WC when all the trash gets cleared I can see him,Iyer and Pant being regulars in the side.

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Post 2019 WC when all the trash gets cleared I can see him,Iyer and Pant being regulars in the side.
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Lmaooo... The only guy who is not a certainty is continuation is Dhoni and even he can stay put if he wants.
People just don't give a damn anymore.


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1 minute ago, UrmiSinhaRay said:

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Lmaooo... The only guy who is not a certainty is continuation is Dhoni and even he can stay put if he wants.
People just don't give a damn anymore.


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He is already embarrassing himself right now till 2023 he will be humiliated.

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He is already embarrassing himself right now till 2023 he will be humiliated.
Dude, nobody really cares about
Cricket like 10-11 yrs back.
Also Phony is one of the last cricketers whom people have emotional connection with.
His farewell will be big with bucketloads of tears.
Kohli will be silently ridiculed after he retires and not forced into giving up captaincy.


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