Today, 8th September 2025, Indian cricket fans are celebrating the birthday of Shubman Gill, one of the most stylish and consistent young batsmen in the world. Born in 1999 in Fazilka, Punjab, Gill has already established himself as the future of Indian batting.
Career Highlights
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Made his international debut in 2019 against New Zealand.
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Played a key role in India’s historic Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2020-21 victory in Australia.
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Holds the record for being the youngest Indian to score a double century in ODIs (208 vs New Zealand, 2023).
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Scored centuries across formats, proving his adaptability and class.
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Known as the “Prince of Indian Cricket” after following in Rohit Sharma's and Virat Kohli’s footsteps as the next batting star.
Style of Play
Shubman Gill is admired for his:
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Elegant stroke-making
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Perfect timing and balance
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Calmness under pressure
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Ability to adapt in all formats
Fan Favourite
Whether it’s Test cricket, ODIs, T20Is, or IPL for Gujarat Titans, Gill continues to inspire millions of cricket lovers with his fearless yet classy batting.
Top 10 wonderful Performances by India’s Star Batter Across Formats
98* vs West Indies in 2022 (ODI)
116 vs Sri Lanka in 2023 (ODI)
91 vs Australia in 2021 (Test)
208 vs New Zealand in 2023 (ODI)
126 vs New Zealand in 2023 (T20I)
110 vs Bangladesh in 2022 (Tests)
104 vs England in 2024 (Tests)
80* vs New Zealand in 2023 (ODI)
87 vs England in 2025 (ODI)
269 and 161 vs England in 2025 (Tests)
Cricket Capital wishes Shubman Gill a very Happy Birthday!
May he continue to shine bright and bring more glory to Team India.