Watch: Shubman Gill Credits Hardik Pandya For His Maiden T20I Century

Shubman Gill thanked Hardik Pandya for keeping faith in him

It was a historic moment for Indian cricket as Shubman Gill bashed his way to a brilliant 126-run-knock, including 12 fours and seven sixes, becoming the youngest Indian to score a T20I century. With this knock, Gill not only silenced his critics but also powered India to a massive 168-run victory over New Zealand in the 3rd T20I.

Hardik and Shubman
Hardik and Shubman during 3rd T20I against New Zealand

Despite his success in the ODI format, Gill struggled in T20Is and faced questions about his place in the team. However, his skipper, Hardik Pandya, had full faith in the opener and encouraged him to play his natural game.

Hardik Pandya, skipper and Gill’s close friend and teammate at Gujarat Titans. Pandya showed unwavering faith in the opener and gave him the confidence he needed to shine. In the post-match conference, Shubman Gill credited Pandya for his trust and support, saying, “I wasn’t performing well in T20Is, but you gave me the confidence I needed. You told me to play my natural game, and those small things really help.”

Here is the official video shared by BCCI:

Gill also gave a shoutout to his father, who he credits with 90% of his success due to the countless hours of practice he put in. With this remarkable century, Shubman Gill has solidified his place in the Indian cricket team.

It was a day to remember for the young opener and Indian cricket fans alike, and they will be eager to see more of Shubman Gill’s scintillating form with the bat in the future.

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