Shubman Gill has received backing from former star player Yuvraj Singh to open for India in the 2023 ODI World Cup. According to World Cup winner Yuvraj, Shubman is a strong contender to be a part of the opening duo.
Gill is not a part of the ongoing ODI series in Bangladesh. However, he was part of the second-string India squad in New Zealand.
"I think Shubman is doing very well and is performing consistently. I believe he is a strong contender to open for India in the 2023 World Cup," Yuvraj said while talking to PTI.
Shubman Gill's performance in ODIs so far:
- Matches played: 15
- Runs scored: 687 runs
- Average runs: 57.25
- Strike- Rate: 99.13
- 100s: 1
- 50s: 4
- 4s: 74
- 6s: 11
Yuvraj, who retired from all forms of the game in 2019, has been a mentor to some of the young cricketers from his state including Shubman.
During the COVID-19 lockdown in 2020, Shubman stayed with Yuvraj and trained under him alongside current Punjab skipper and Sunrisers Hyderabad all-rounder Abhishek Sharma.
"Shubman is very hardworking and is doing all the right things. I believe he is destined for greatness in the next 10 years," Yuvraj said.
Yuvraj also said that he is open to working as a sports/cricket administrator.
"I can't say what will happen in the future but if I can help in the growth of sports in the country, I wouldn't mind. But it is not just cricket but I will like to help in the growth of sports in this country," said the hero of 2007 and 2011 global triumphs.
