As India is ready for much awaited T20 Asia Cup 2025A name that has been in the headlines Shubman GillAppointed as the vice-captain of the Indian team, there is nothing less than notable to promote Gill’s promotion.
During their successful leadership India‘S England Tour for your stellar performance in Indian Premier League (IPL)Gill is now seen as an important person in India’s cricket future. In a video released by Star Sports India on Gill’s birthday on 8 September, Gill shared personal insights, including his famous Jersey number, 77 and some interesting aspects of his career and life.
Shubman Gill: Story behind Jersey 77 T20 Asia Cup from 2025
While cricket jerseys often have a deep personal meaning for players, Gill has a unique story behind number 77. Speaking about his choice of numbers, Gill revealed that he originally wanted for number 7 Under -19 World CupHowever, with the number unavailability, he opted for ‘Do Cages’ instead.
“My jersey is number 77, and was the reason behind receiving it when I played the Under -19 World Cup and number seven was desired, but it was not available, so I took two intakes,” Gill said.
Every cricketer has his own favorite challenge, and for Gill, it is facing India’s major pacer, Jasprit BumrahIn the trap. Gill explained that he enjoys a fight with Bumrah, calling it the most difficult challenged yet. Bumrah, known for its rapid speed and accurate delivery, provides a test that speeds up Gill’s batting skills.
“A battle that I enjoy the most is facing Bumrah in the nets. He is always on you, and he never gives you an inch. He always wants to scare you, shows you that he is best,” Gill concluded.
Gill’s stellar performance with bat for India in recent times
Gill has actually emerged as one of the most consistent batsmen in modern cricket. His remarkable form has seen him becoming one of the leading players of India in both Test and Limited Over Format. A recent attraction of his career was his record-breaking performance during India’s England Test tour. In that series, Gill scored 758 runs with four centuries. His ability to perform under pressure made him a standout artist, even leading the Indian side.
Gill’s extraordinary form continued in IPL, where he played as captain Gujarat Titans In 2025 season. Under his leadership, Titans flourished, and Gill displayed his all-round skills, scoring 650 runs in 15 matches. His average of 50 and 155.87 was a banging strike rate of his IPL 2025 season, which proved not only as a batsman, but also as a leader.
As Gill has gears to play an important role in the Asia Cup, his recent performance and leadership experiences make him an essential part of India’s plans. with Suryakumar Yadav Leading the team, the vice-captain only displayed its growing importance in the Indian cricket team as Gill’s appointment.
