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Shubman Gill
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Born8 September 1999
FromFazilka, Punjab, India
Known forFastest male batter to reach 2,000 ODI runs, Player of the Series in 2018 ICC Under-19 Men's ODI World Cup, Captain of India's Test and ODI squads (2025), Youngest Indian captain to win a Test match overseas, Vice-captain during 2025 ICC Champions Trophy victory, Highest ODI score of 208 against New Zealand (2023)
Shubman Gill is an Indian right-handed batter and one of the country’s most exciting top-order talents. Born in Fazilka, Punjab, he announced himself as Player of the Series in the 2018 ICC Under-19 Men’s ODI World Cup, signalling early that serious pedigree had arrived.
He made his ODI debut in 2019 and steadily climbed international cricket’s ranks. In 2023, he slammed 208 runs against New Zealand in Hyderabad, his highest ODI score to date. He holds the distinction of being the fastest male batter to reach 2,000 ODI runs in international cricket, a record that underscores his aggressive approach and early-career momentum.
In 2025, Gill was appointed captain of India’s Test and ODI squads. At 25 years and 301 days, he became the youngest Indian captain to win a Test match overseas, shattering Sunil Gavaskar’s 49-year record. He served as vice-captain during India’s 2025 ICC Champions Trophy victory, cementing his place as a central figure in Indian cricket.
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Who is Shubman Gill?
Shubman Gill is an Indian cricketer from Fazilka, Punjab, India, known for Fastest male batter to reach 2,000 ODI runs, Player of the Series in 2018 ICC Under-19 Men's ODI World Cup, Captain of India's Test and ODI squads (2025).
How old is Shubman Gill?
Shubman Gill is 27 years old, born on 8 September 1999.
Where is Shubman Gill from?
Shubman Gill was born in Fazilka, Punjab, India.
What is Shubman Gill known for?
Shubman Gill is best known for Fastest male batter to reach 2,000 ODI runs, Player of the Series in 2018 ICC Under-19 Men's ODI World Cup, Captain of India's Test and ODI squads (2025), Youngest Indian captain to win a Test match overseas, Vice-captain during 2025 ICC Champions Trophy victory, Highest ODI score of 208 against New Zealand (2023).
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