WTC 2021-23

‘Take it easy and express yourself fully in England’ – Murali Vijay’s words of advice for young India batting sensation ahead of WTC final

The WTC final between India and Australia will be played at the Oval from June 7 to 11

Jun 4, 2023 3:34 pm

Fans all across the world have become interested in Shubman Gill as a result of his rapid ascension in international cricket. The young player has drawn accolades for his exceptional ability to perform for the squad, whether in the IPL or for India on the international stage. Gill has had a fantastic year, scoring five centuries in his first 18 international games for India. His outstanding accomplishments include his first century in T20Is, a record-breaking double century in ODIs, and a crucial century in the Border-Gavaskar series.

In the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023, Gill continued his incredible play, surpassed Virat Kohli’s record of four centuries in a single season, and emerged as the league’s leading run-scorer. This year’s Orange Cap was awarded to the Gujarat Titans opener after he scored 890 runs in 17 games. All eyes will be on Gill as he prepares to play Australia in the World Test Championship final after such an outstanding stretch of play.

‘One of the most talented cricketers coming up in Indian cricket’ – Murali Vijay on Shubman Gill

Murali Vijay, a former India opener, emphasised the value of Gill’s contribution to the Indian squad. He praised Gill and referred to him as a superstar, calling him one of the most gifted cricketers to emerge in Indian cricket. The differences between T20 cricket and the Test format, as well as how important shot selection and focus are in Tests, were also stressed by Vijay. He commended the 23-year-old for his recent strong performance and attitude. He thinks that all Gill has to do to perform well for India in the WTC Final is unwind, express himself freely, and be himself.

“T20 cricket is a completely different format. In Tests, discipline is the key, especially with the shot selection. Shubman Gill is one of the most talented cricketers coming up in Indian cricket and an absolute superstar in his own way. I’m pretty sure, the mindset he has and the form he has carried over the last couple of months has been outstanding. All he needs to do is take it easy and express himself fully in England and give India a great start,” Vijay told on Star Sports.