India’s five-match Twenty20 International series against Zimbabwe in Harare will feature Shubman Gill leading the team for the first time. After winning the T20 World Cup 2024 last month, this will be India’s first T20I assignment. Additionally, this will be the Men in Blue’s first series following the iconic pairing of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli’s retirements.
Prior to Saturday, July 6, the inaugural Twenty20 International, Shubman discussed the responsibility of carrying on the legacy that Rohit Sharma and Virat established. The batter from Punjab admitted that it is challenging to equal the accomplishments of the two Indian cricket icons.
Expectations and pressure are constants. However, I believe that if I try to achieve or reach what Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli have, it will be challenging.
There is pressure since every player has personal targets that they hope to achieve. Gill stated as much during the pre-game press conference. “And if your goal is to go where someone has already accomplished, then you’re under even more pressure.”The 24-year-old batsman went on to say that his inspirations and favourite Indian cricket legends are Rohit and Kohli.
“Obviously, there is pressure, but given what they have accomplished and what they have meant for India, I don’t feel any pressure because they are both my heroes and the embodiment of Indian cricket legend. However, there is constant pressure to accomplish our goals as a team, he continued.
Shubman hasn’t yet been able to establish himself in Twenty20 international cricket. He has scored 335 runs at a strike rate of 147.58 and an average of 25.77 in 14 games. One hundred and fifty years are included in this. In his previous eight innings, he has scored 133 runs with a strike rate of 126.66 and an average of 16.62. The right-handed hitter is anticipated to take up the mantle for India’s batting once Rohit and Kohli retire. He would want to show off to Zimbabwe in order to greatly increase his confidence.
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