Who is called the Prince of Indian Cricket?

As the year progresses, Shubman Gill, the opening batsman for India, continues to gather an increasing number of fans and cricket experts who firmly believe that the next superstar of the game has emerged. It’s natural for people to constantly search for players who have the potential to replace the current stars, and Gill is the standout name mentioned in the same breath as former captain Virat Kohli.

Kohli, being a devoted fan himself, never misses an opportunity to praise Gill. Whether it was the night Gill scored his first T20I century or his recent third century in the Indian Premier League (IPL 2023), Kohli has already labeled Gill as the future of Indian cricket.

Why is Shubman Gill called the Prince of Indian Cricket?

After consistently performing with the bat across formats for over a decade, Kohli has rightfully earned the title of “King,” recognized universally by the cricketing community. While Kohli will likely hold onto this title until his retirement, Gill’s impressive rise in all formats has earned him the moniker “Prince of Indian Cricket” despite having only a few years of international experience.

Media have already begun referring to him as the “Prince” and have published numerous articles praising his exceptional innings. One of Gill’s strongest supporters and mentors, legendary all-rounder Yuvraj Singh, has already declared him the “New Prince of Indian Cricket” after he became the highest individual scorer in the history of IPL playoffs recently.

Another great innings by the new prince of Indian cricket !! @ShubmanGill ? GTvsmi #IPL2O23

— Yuvraj Singh (@YUVSTRONG12) May 26, 2023

The next run machine of cricket

At 23 years old, Gill is already considered the next Virat Kohli in the Indian team. He is perhaps the only batsman in the national side who is a guaranteed selection in the playing XI across formats, much like Kohli has been over the years. One of his biggest tests will be the upcoming World Test Championship Final against Australia, followed by the ICC Cricket World Cup later this year.

Fans often have a recency bias and a tendency to exhibit impatience when players have a spell of ordinary performances. However, whether it is his performance in international cricket or the ongoing IPL season, Shubman Gill is the name that currently deserves the “Prince of Indian Cricket” title. As time passes, fans themselves will determine whether the bestowed title and the hype surrounding his name were truly justified or not.

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