Shubman Gill

Cricketer

Indian Fazilka, Punjab, India

Quick Info

ProfessionCricketer
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth08/09/1999
Age26 years
BirthplaceFazilka, Punjab, India

Latest News about Shubman Gill

28/03/2026

Shubman Gill was acquired by Gujarat Titans for Rs 16.50 crore in the IPL 2026 auction, continuing his association with the franchise. He remains a key player for the team as they prepare for the upcoming IPL season.

20/02/2026

In the Champions Trophy opener against Bangladesh in Dubai, Shubman Gill scored an unbeaten 101 to guide India to a six-wicket victory while chasing 229 runs. His composed innings anchored the successful chase in the tournament match.

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Bio/Wiki

Nickname
  • Shubhi
  • Kaka

Physical Stats & More

Height5' 10"
Weight65 kg
Eye ColorDark Brown
Hair ColorBlack

Educational Qualification(s)

SchoolManav Mangal Smart School, Mohali, Punjab
Qualification10th

Personal Life

ReligionSikhism
Food HabitNon-vegetarian
AddressA bungalow in Sector 48, Chandigarh

Relationships & More

Marital StatusUnmarried
Affairs/Girlfriends

Family

FatherLakhwinder Singh Gill (Agriculturist)
MotherKirat Gill
SiblingsShahneel Kaur Gill (Elder)

Career

Coach/Mentor
  • Karsan Ghavri
  • Sukhwinder Singh Tinku
Batting StyleRight-handed
Bowling StyleRight-arm off break
Jersey Number
  • #7 (Gujarat Titans)
  • #77 (India)
Domestic/State Team
First-Class/List-A/T20
  • Punjab Under-16 (2013-2016)
  • Punjab Under-19 (2014-2017)
  • Punjab Cricket Association XI (2016)
  • North Zone Under-19 (2016-17)
  • India Under-19 Red (2016-17)
  • India Emerging Players (2016-17)
  • Punjab (2016-present)
  • India Under-19 Green (2017-18)
Indian Premier League (IPL)
  • Kolkata Knight Riders (2018-2021)
  • Gujarat Titans (2022-2023)
CountyGlamorgan (2022)
Other Teams
  • India Under-19 (2016-2018)
  • India A (2017-2020)
  • India B (2018-19)
  • India C (2018-2020)
  • India (2018-present)
International Debut
ODI31/01/2019 against New Zealand at Hamilton
Test26/12/2020 against Australia at Melbourne Cricket Ground
T2003/01/2023 against Sri Lanka at Wankhede Stadium
Records
  • Highest score of 330 runs in Punjab’s Under-16 district-level tournament in 2010
  • 4th youngest cricketer for Punjab to hit a first-class century in Ranji Trophy in 2017
  • Youngest cricketer to captain a team in Deodhar Trophy (At the age of 20 years and 57 days, captain of the India C in 2019)
  • Youngest Indian batsman to score a double century in a first-class match (At the age of 19 years and 334 days, against West Indies A in 2019)
  • Fastest Indian cricketer to hit 1000 ODI runs (in 19 innings)
  • Fastest cricketer to reach 2000 ODI runs (in 38 innings)
  • Youngest player to score a double century (200) in ODI (At the age of 23 years and 132 days, on 18 January 2023)
  • Highest individual score by an Indian batsman in T20I (126 runs against New Zealand on 1 February 2023)
  • Fastest cricketer to reach 2500 ODI runs (in 50 innings)
  • Second highest run scorer in a single IPL season with 890 runs in 2023
  • Highest score in an IPL playoffs match (129 off 60 balls in Qualifier 2 versus MI in 2023)
  • 40 Test matches played with 2843 runs at an average of 41.81 and 10 centuries
  • Scored 983 runs in nine Tests in 2025 with a batting average of 70.21
  • Scored 269 runs in a Test against England in 2025, the highest-ever individual score by an Indian in a Test played outside Asia
  • Leading run-scorer for Punjab in the Ranji Trophy 2018-19 with 728 runs in five matches
  • Inaugural batsman to amass 2000 international runs in a calendar year (against Netherlands in Bengaluru)
Awards, Honours, Achievements
  • ODI Batter of the Year and International Cricketer of the Year Awards in 2022
  • ICC Player Of The Month Award in January 2023 and September 2023
  • Polly Umrigar Award for the best men's cricketer of the year in 2024
  • Orange Cap winner in IPL 2023
  • Played crucial role in India's 2025 Champions Trophy victory
  • Captain of Gujarat Titans in IPL 2024
  • BCCI's Best Junior Cricketer award for 2013-14 and 2014-15
  • Player of the Tournament in 2018 ICC U-19 World Cup with 418 runs at an average of 104.50
  • Appointed Test Captain of India in May 2025 ahead of England series, scoring 754 runs in the five-match series
  • Appointed ODI Captain in 2025, topping ICC ODI batters rankings
  • Captains Test, ODI, and T20I teams for India

Favourites

Cricketer
Batsman
Footballer
FootaballerNeymar
FoodButter Chicken
ActorHrithik Roshan
PerfumeBond No.9 New York Oud
Film
Hollywood
  • The Godfather Trilogy
  • The Irishman
Actor who played SpidermanTobey Maguire

Style Quotient

Car Collection
  • Mahindra Thar
  • Range Rover Velar

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Shubman started playing cricket at a young age, using a hand-made bat.
2. Watching cricket legends on TV inspired him to pursue cricket as a career.
3. In 2007, his family relocated to Mohali to support his cricket passion.
4. At 11 years old, he impressed in the Under-16 Punjab cricket team, scoring a record 330 runs.
5. He scored over 200 runs in his debut Vijay Merchant Trophy match in 2014.
6. Shubman achieved a world record partnership of 587 runs in an Under-16 Punjab cricket tournament.
7. He received the M.A. Chidambaram Trophy for being the best under-16 cricketer in 2013-2014.
8. In 2017, he made his List A debut playing against Vidarbha cricket team.
9. Shubman excelled in the U-19 team, winning the Man of the Series title in his debut match.
10. He served as the vice-captain of the 2018 U-19 Cricket World Cup.
11. Kolkata Knight Riders bought him for Rs. 1.8 crore in the 2018 IPL auction.
12. He carries a red handkerchief for superstition while batting.
13. In the 2022 IPL auction, Gujarat Titans acquired him for Rs 8 crore.
14. He played in the WTC final and became part of a controversial catch incident.
15. Shubman voiced the character of Indian Spider-Man in a movie.
16. He went on a date with a social media influencer in June 2023.
17. In the 2023 IPL season, he won the Orange Cap and Most Valuable Player titles.
18. Shubman was awarded the ICC Men’s Player of the Month twice.
19. He scored 354 runs in 2023 ODI World Cup and topped the ICC Men’s Batting Rankings for ODIs.
20. He loves collecting sneakers and has a jersey number 77 as a nod to his initial preference for number 7.
21. Shubman gives credit to his father for coaching and mentoring him.
22. He features on magazine covers and serves as a brand ambassador for various companies.
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