Virat Kohli praises Shubman Gill’s ‘extraordinary talent’ ahead of WTC final at The Oval

In the much-anticipated World Test Championship final against Australia, all eyes will be on two Indian batsmen: Virat Kohli and Shubman Gill. Kohli, who has been a proven performer in Indian cricket over the past decade, and youngster Pratibha Gill with immense potential are expected to play a key role in the match. Kohli recently shared his thoughts on Gill’s abilities while praising the budding cricketer’s attitude and skill set.

Speaking to ICC, Kohli highlighted Gill’s eagerness to learn and his exceptional skills at such a young age. He expressed confidence in Gill’s ability to perform at the highest level, praising Gill’s temperament and self-assurance. Kohli stressed the importance of their relationship being built on mutual respect and expressed his commitment to helping Gill grow and reach his full potential. He wished Gill a long and consistent career that benefits Indian cricket as a whole.

The social media sphere has nicknamed Kohli the ‘King’ and Gill the ‘Prince’, reflecting the public’s appreciation for their cricketing skills. However, Kohli humbly acknowledged that the role of a senior player goes beyond such headlines. He stressed on the responsibility of senior players to guide and mentor the young talents, share their insights and experiences for their growth and improvement.

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Kohli expressed optimism about Gill’s future, noting that as long as the young batsman maintains his eagerness to learn and continues to perform, he will thrive in the game. Kohli described Gill as a wonderful human being and praised his exceptional performance so far. The Indian skipper expressed his best wishes for Gill, hoping he continues his fine form in the upcoming Test match.

Virat Kohli has taken Shubman Gill under his wing since coming into the national setup.

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– ICC (@ICC) June 7, 2023

In the World Test Championship final, Rohit Sharma will join Gill as his opening partner, and Kohli also expressed confidence in Sharma’s abilities. Led by the trio of Kohli, Gill and Sharma, Indian cricket fans are eagerly awaiting their performance in the all-important encounter against Australia starting in South London.

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