‘He’s been consistent for a year and a half’ – Suresh Raina backs India youngster to do well in ODI World Cup 2023
Shubman Gill has been one of the best performers in the Indian team in the last 18-20 months. In ODIs, the youngster has been arguably the best Indian batter since 2022. The opening batter has been highly consistent and aggressive in ODIs, which has been a big positive for the Indian team in ODIs. Gill has received huge praise from many players for his contribution to the Indian team.
The former Indian cricketer said that Gill has the same aura as Virat. “He’ll be one of the most important players at the World Cup. I know that he wants to be a superstar and wants to be the next Virat Kohli and is in that aura already and after this World Cup, we will be talking about him more often. The form he’s playing in with his hand speed – it’s extremely strong,” said Raina.
The former World Cup winner made a big statement about Gill in a recent interview. Raina praised the way Gill has played spinners. “Spinners don’t know where to bowl to him and if fast bowlers don’t swing the ball, he can play those well with a straight or a flick. His mindset will not stop here,” added Raina.
‘I think he’s a born leader and he shows that in his game’ – Suresh Raina
Raina felt that Gill could do what Rohit did in the 2019 World Cup. “What Rohit Sharma did in the 2019 World Cup; Gill could do the same for India this year. He’ll get 50 overs to bat, so it’s a takeoff point for his batting. I think he’s a born leader and he shows that in his game,” said the former Indian batter.
“He’s been consistent for a year and a half. He struggled in the middle against West Indies, but the way he’s come back and scored good runs in the Asia Cup. He is looking positive, using good footwork, and from getting out at 40 against the West Indies, he is now comfortably hitting 50s and even 100s,” concluded Raina as he praised the Indian youngster.
