'Gill needs to watch out for...': Kapil Dev fires outright warning to GT star
Kapil Dev asserted that GT's Shubman Gill is capable of destroying any bowling attack.
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With three centuries and over 850 runs in 16 matches of the world's richest Twenty20 league, India opener Shubman Gill is expected to deliver his A-game against the tournament darlings, Chennai Super Kings (CSK). On Sunday at the Narendra Modi Stadium, the defending champions Gujarat Titans (GT), led by Hardik Pandya, will face MS Dhoni and Co. in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 championship match.
Considered the obvious successor to run-machine Virat Kohli, India opener Gill is in prime position to win the Orange Cap this season. Gill overshadowed a century-making Kohli in GT's final league game before the in-form batsman blasted his third century of IPL 2023 against Mumbai Indians (MI) and Rohit Sharma. Gill's batting masterclass propelled the defending champions to the IPL 2023 championship game.
Speaking of the changing of the guard in Indian cricket, legendary cricketer Kapil Dev acknowledged Shubman's meteoric rise across all formats, as the former India captain was extremely astounded by the GT superstar's batting prowess. "He must remain vigilant for the next three years before being inducted into the hall of modern greats.
After Sunil (Gavaskar) concluded his performance, Sachin (Tendulkar) continued the excellent work. After Sachin's departure, Virat (Kohli) donned the cap. Now, with Kohli still in the game, Indian cricket is fortunate to have Gill preparing to dominate international cricket with his extraordinary talent, according to Kapil, who spoke to Sportstar.
Kapil, who led India to its first World Cup victory in 1983, stated that Gill possesses the ability to decimate any bowling attack. Using the instances of former India cricketers Sadanand Viswanath, Siva L Sivaramakrishnan, and Maninder Singh, the legendary Indian all-rounder observed that a talented batter like Gill should be nurtured and directed.
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The former captain of India advised Gill to remain focused and anchored. "The issues may not inherently stem from the playing field. As his popularity grows, he must concentrate on his game. Expectations for him will inevitably increase. In today's world of exposure, he may require counseling.
It was different when Tendulkar and Gavaskar ruled the cricketing universe. Currently, a child is continuously scrutinized. Every action is broadcast on social media. I desire for Gill to remain grounded and fortunate. He is destined for greatness, but he must remain concentrated and consistent for the next three years," Kapil added.
