India's Unexpected Captain: Shubman Gill!

Born in Fazilka, Punjab, Shubman Gill's cricket journey began early, nurtured by his father who even bowled 500-700 balls daily to him.

He shot to fame as vice-captain in the 2018 U19 World Cup, scoring 418 runs and playing a key role in India's title win.

Gill debuted for India in ODIs in 2019, Tests in 2020 (against Australia), and T20Is in 2023, showcasing his talent across formats.

Despite ODI success, his Test average of 35.05 is the lowest among top Indian batters in the last decade, particularly struggling in SENA countries.

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At 25, he's India's "accidental" Test captain, promoted due to a leadership vacuum created by Rohit Sharma's retirement, Kohli's non-reinstatement, Pant's injury, and Rahul's age.

He has five Test centuries, including 128 against Australia (home, 2023) and two vital hundreds against England (home, 2024).

Currently holds the No. 1 ranking in ICC ODI batting. He is ranked 23rd in Test batting and 41st in T20I batting

Known for his "elegant and classy style of batting

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