As India Has started its campaign in Asia Cup 2025 With a dominating win against UAEvice captain Shubman Gill Fans have given a glimpse of their personal favorite and cricket inspirations. In a recently shared conversation Apple music on youtubeGill opened his favorite ground in England, his Go-to TV show and two legends, which he looks.
Shubman Gill revealed his favorite cricket ground
Gill, who recently captained India in five matches Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy against EnglandNominated Edgbaston Stadium As his favorite place in Birmingham. The choice of 24-year was not random-he scripted one of the best performances of his career earlier this year. Leading India for the first time in Tests, Gill presented his side for 2–2 series draws, while also finished as a top run-run with 754 runs in 10 innings at an impressive average of 75.40, including four centuries.
Speaking about his pick, Gill said, “I would now say Birmingham because I have the highest test score. Therefore, Birmingham.”
Gill’s favorite TV show?
After going away from cricket, Gill was also told about his entertainment preferences. When asked about his favorite television series, the young batting star did not hesitate before naming peaky blindersAfter the World War, I am globally acclaimed in Birmingham during the I era.
“My all-time favorite TV show is Piki Blinders,” Gill revealed with a smile. The choice has resonated with many of his fans, often associated Gill’s cool yet steely personality with a strong willpower characters.
Two idols that shaped Gill’s journey
Perhaps the most practical part of the conversation came when Gill was asked about his cricketing idols. Punjab -born batsman mentioned two prestigious names, who have shaped his career, Sachin Tendulkar And Virat Kohli,
“I have two idols. The first one was Sachin. He was my father’s favorite, and I came into cricket because of him. He retired in 2013. In fact around 2011, 2012, 2013 when I started having real knowledge about cricket: as how the game works, more than skills, only mental and strategies, such as mental and strategies, such as skills, only skills,” Gill explained.
He further said that whatever was standing in front of him was the passion for Kohli’s game and his hunger to succeed. According to Gill, skills and techniques in cricket can be learned through practice and training, but have internal hunger and drive natural properties to perform at the highest level – some that you have or you are not. Gill feels that Kohli was hungry in abundance, and it inspired him deeply.
“I loved to see Virat Bhai, Virat Kohli, how he used to go about his business and just for sports and real hunger he had a sheer passion. Because passion and hunger is a thing; you can learn all skills, all techniques, and all that, but that’s something that you can really learn.” Gill revealed.
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