'Shubman Gill Can be The Player of This Era': Yuvraj Singh Lauds Indian Opener Ahead of OD World Cup

Veteran India all-rounder Yuvraj Singh heaped praise on young batting sensation Shubman Gill and talked about his work ethic which sets him apart from others.

Shubman is the best-ranked batter for India in the One-day format – second and is close to pipping Babar Azam who holds the numero uno spot. The 23-year-old batter is the only player to score 1000 runs in ODIs this year including 5 centuries. He will enter the World Cup in supreme form and look to set the stage on fire with his class.

Yuvraj, who witnessed Gill’s growth closely, said he works four times harder than a normal guy right from a very young age.

“Shubman Gill has the potential to become the best player of this generation. The guy works hard. Since he was 19-20, his attitude has always been like that. He works four times harder than a normal guy since he was a kid. Whatever I have worked with him, he can be the player of this era,” Yuvraj told the Week.

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The former all-rounder recalled Shubman’s impressive show on his debut Test tour in Australia where he scored a crucial 91-run knock in the fourth Test in Gabba to lay the foundation of a historic triumph.

“He (Gill) scored 91 in a Test match which India won. He scored two fifties as well on his first tour to Australia which I don’t know how many players have done. I am sure he will score runs in Australia, South Africa as well as England,” he added.

The 23-year-old opener has scored 1230 runs in 20 matches this year and also scored a historic double century. He will open the innings alongside skipper Rohit Sharma in the WC starting October 5.

Yuvraj, who was the Player of the Tournament in 2011 ODI World Cup, suggested that Gill has the ability to be a game-changer for India in the upcoming mega ICC event.

“He (Gill) is in such a stage right now that he is fearless. He can be a game-changer for India in the World Cup. He opened up the game against Pakistan and put the bowlers under pressure,” he added.

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