India’s Test Captain Shubman Gill has revealed the inspiration and philosophy that shaped his career from Punjab to international cricket. Shubman Gill has shared an insight about his cricket development, love for Apple Music and mentality to handle pressure at the highest level.
The right -handed batsman also reflected India’s recent test series against England. Gill described the tour of England as a ‘tough challenge’ and explained how high-level cricket and mental strength demands.
He said that the talent requires drive, focus and passion to make it larger at the highest level. Gill said that he learned these important qualities by looking at Indian batting Mestro Virat Kohli.
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Shubman Gill revealed how Virat Kohli helped him reach this level
The vice-captain of India’s T20I revealed that he had closely looking at Kohli around 2011-2013 and was deeply inspired by his terrible passion, intensity, dedication and tireless drives to succeed.
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Shubman Gill said in a podcast on Apple Music: “Talent and skill is one thing, but if you do not have a drive and passion, it doesn’t matter. This (2011-2013) was also the time when I started to chase Virat Kohli closely. I loved to see the way to go about my business, I was a passion for the way to go to my business.
You can learn all skills and all techniques, but hunger is something you have or you are not. Virat kept it in abundance, and it inspired me. ,
Shubman Gill opens about his idols
The captain of Gujarat’s Titans also revealed that he gives idolatry to Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli. He shared that Tendulkar was his father’s favorite, and he took the game because of him.
Gill further said, “I have two idols. The first one was Sachin Tendulkar. He was my father’s favorite, and I really came into cricket because of him. He retired in 2013, and around 2011-2013 when I actually started understanding cricket properly, not only skills but also the mental and disturbing side of the game.”
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Captain Gill’s Darshan appeared for captaincy and to deal with pressure
As a captain, he has developed his own leadership style influenced by philosophy, especially stickism. Gill revealed that he focuses on the process rather than recognition, stressing honest and dedicated work without appreciating applause, comparing honey to bees. Gill said, “I want to share my share honestly and honestly without appreciation.”
The Punjab child said that this mentality helps him to handle pressure, stay disciplined and perform continuously at the highest level. Speaking about his love for music, Gill said that he prefers to listen to classical tunes that help him to be calm and concentrated before matches.
Shubman Gill impressed in his T20i return
In particular, Gill is currently playing in the ongoing Asia Cup 2025 with Team India in the United Arab Emirates. He returned to the T20I team after a year with a quick cameo of just 9 balls during a nine -wicket win over UAE in his Asia Cup 2025 opener.
Now, Gill and The Main in Blue are set to face Pakistan in their next Asia Cup 2025 Clash in Dubai on September 14 in their next Asia Cup 2025 clash, followed by the last league game against Oman on 19 September.
