Gujarat Titans batter Shubman Gill plays a shot during the IPL 2023 cricket match between Punjab Kings and Gujarat Titans, at Punjab Cricket Association Stadium in Mohali, Thursday, April 13, 2023, former PCB chief Ramiz Raja. (PTI) Shubman Gill was the centre of attention once again in the 2023 Indian Premier League as he caressed a 49-ball-67 to guide Gujarat Titans to a third win in four games against Punjab Kings on Thursday.
It was a second half century for Gill this season, who has been in inspiring form all through this year across formats.
Such was the effect of his recent outing that former Pakistan Cricket Board chief Ramiz Raja would compare the Gujarat opener to the India captain Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli.
“He has so much potential, he has so much time. He looks so naturally beautiful when he plays. When he drives, there’s a curve on the shot. He has a lot of time to play his strokes. It doesn’t matter if he scores on the off side, on side, hook or pull, it’s just so beautiful and neat-and-clean. Many predict that he could be the next best batsman after Virat Kohli. He has touch, class, and elegance like Rohit Sharma. And his temperament is quite strong,” Raja said on his official YouTube channel.
He further added, “From Tests, ODIs, and T20Is as well, he has tormented the bowlers. When you see him, it seems the time has stopped. At such a young age, he already has records. Sky is the limit for him.”
Gujarat face Rajasthan Royals in their next game on Sunday, April 16 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
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