Full Name: Shubman Gill
Nickname: Prince, Shubha
Date of Birth: September 8, 1999
Place of Birth: Fazilka, Punjab, India
Nationality: Indian
Profession: Cricketer
Batting Style: Right-Handed
Bowling Style: Right-arm Off Break
Role in Team: Opening Batsman
Jersey Number: 77
Net Worth: 20 crores
Early Life & Education:
Shubman Gill was born in Fazilka, Punjab, into a Sikh Punjabi family. He has a farmer for a father (Lakhwinder Singh Gill) and a housewife (Keart Gill).
At an early age, Shubman’s father saw his cricket ability and relocated to Mohali to provide him better instruction. Shubman gained popularity in Punjab’s youth cricket league after attending the Mohali Cricket Academy.
As a child, Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Sachin Tendulkar were his idols.
Personal Life:
- Father: Lakhwinder Singh Gill (Farmer)
- Mother: Keart Gill (Homemaker)
- Sister: Shahneel Gill
- Rumored Girlfriend: Sara Tendulkar (Daughter of Sachin Tendulkar)
Physical Stats:
- Height: 5 feet 10 inches (178 cm)
- Weight: Approx. 68 kg (150 lbs)
- Eye Color: Dark Brown
- Hair Color: Black
Cricket Career:
Debut Matches:
- First-Class Debut: 2017 (Punjab in Ranji Trophy)
- IPL Debut: 2018 (Kolkata Knight Riders)
- ODI Debut: January 31, 2019, vs New Zealand
- Test Debut: December 26, 2020, vs Australia (Boxing Day Test)
- T20I Debut: January 3, 2023, vs Sri Lanka
Major Achievements & Records:
- Youngest player to score a double century in ODIs (208* vs New Zealand, 2023)
- Fastest Indian to 2000 ODI runs
- Highest individual score by an Indian in IPL Final (129 in 2023)
- First Indian to score a century in all three formats in 2023
- Led India to victory in the 2018 U-19 World Cup (Man of the Tournament)
- Key player in India’s Test series win against Australia in 2020-21 (91 runs at The Gabba)
Awards & Honors:
- Man of the Tournament – 2018 U-19 World Cup
- ICC ODI Player of the Year (2023 Nominee)
- Fastest Indian to 1000 & 2000 ODI runs
- Named India’s Vice-Captain for 2023 Asian Games
IPL Career:
- Teams: Kolkata Knight Riders (2018-2021), Gujarat Titans (2022-Present)
- Highest Score: 129 vs Mumbai Indians (IPL 2023 Playoffs)
- Most Runs in IPL 2023: 890 Runs (Won Orange Cap)
Legacy & Influence:
Shubman Gill is regarded as Indian cricket’s next major star because of his daring approach and superb stroke play.
